Financial Analyst Iii
Posted on Dec. 24, 2025 by CapMetro
- Austin, United States of America
- $nan - $nan
- Full Time
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Do you enjoy turning complex financial data into clear insights that help strengthen public transit operations and long-term planning?
The Financial Analyst III reports directly to the Director, Budget, and Financial Planning. This position is responsible for the lead role in financial planning, reporting and analysis for operating and capital expenditures of the organization. This includes reporting on trends, identifying cost-saving opportunities, preparing reports for the Board of Directors, analyzing complex financial actions by preparing Cost Benefit Analyses and special cost reports as required.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
- Review monthly financial reports and provide explanations of variances. Determine schedules and cost variances, analyze results, forecast future status, and prepare management reports to document findings and recommendations.
- Work with department managers to identify cost saving opportunities in their areas.
- Prepare cost analysis of various operating areas and recommend most cost-effective solutions.
- Consolidate, control, and maintain capital, operating and maintenance cost estimates.
- Gain thorough understanding of the organization and business drivers for costs.
- Identify and analyze trends and recommend improvements in processes.
- Assist EVP, Chief Financial Officer in the development and analysis of financial plans to be used by CapMetro for long-range financing purposes.
- Prepare cost analysis and provide recommendations of changes to management to maximize resources.
- Assist in cost analysis to support labor contract negotiations and to assist management in other contract negotiations.
- Develop forecast models and pro formas as needed.
- Assist in the development of the annual operating and capital budget.
- Prepare final recommendations for the Executive Team.
- Assist with the review of consultant reports and performance.
- Assist Freight Rail and Commuter Rail in development of operating plans and budgets.
- Support the Procurement department by providing bid pricing analyses.
- Assist in identifying and executing systems, tools, and processes enhancements.
- Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by ensuring staff follows safety and security policies, considers safety in every action, and ensures safety and security concerns are reported.
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
- Six (6) years of progressively more complex experience in a financial analysis role involving research, financial analyses, reporting and making recommendations to senior management on complex organizational issues relating to financial functions, operating budgets, cost of service studies, debt management, cash management, financial modeling, and policy analysis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of modern methods of fiscal planning, cost benefit analysis, capital financing and present value theory.
- Skill in using a variety of financial software applications, spreadsheet modeling and presentation software, Microsoft Office in a Window Environment.
- Skill in designing financial models and developing financial forecasts.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Ability to make decisions in an expedient manner.
- Ability to manage high levels of stress.
- Must be customer service oriented.
- Ability to interact with team members as well as members of the management staff and Board of Directors.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for managing employees performing work of a complex nature.
Incumbent must be able to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach vertically for overhead use and horizontally. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.
Mobility Status:
As a Remote position, your primary workplace is your home or another location in the state of Texas. The incumbent is expected to work in the office as needed and must have the ability to respond to a CapMetro facility within 24 hours if business needs require. Must be in-office for socialization, strategic collaboration, supervision, oversight, and accountability as needed. Mobility status is subject to change at any time based on business needs or organizational decisions. This position is based in Austin, Texas. Successful out-of-state candidates must relocate to the state of Texas prior to start date and may have the opportunity to work remotely anywhere in Texas after a specified period.
At CapMetro, we work to empower, enhance, and serve the region and its communities through the responsible delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality transportation. We are driven by a culture of Safety, Equity, Transparency, Sustainability, and Innovation . These values guide us in our daily activities, and decision-making and position us to be a great community partner and to better serve our riders who trust us to get them where they’re going!
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- Work with a diverse, collaborative, and energetic workforce whose focus is to bring innovation into the industry and how we serve our customers and team members.
- Utilize our free and reduced-fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym (for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back home.
- If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Childcare and Learning Center.
…and much more!
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.
CapMetro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985 and work every day to give residents, commuters, and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives.
We're always on the move, connecting people with jobs, schools, restaurants, shops, festivals, and other great places to hang out. In fact, we have more than 31 million boardings each year.
Advertised until:
Jan. 23, 2026
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