What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst position at City of Modesto?
Seeking highly qualified and skilled financial analysts to join our Office of Performance Management and Budget team! Apply today!
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible to plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of assigned professional, technical and administrative personnel; and to perform a variety of advanced professional accounting and budgeting duties to include analyzing and processing financial data and preparing financial reports.
The current vacancy is in the Budget Division of the City Manager's Office and will provided budgetary support to various departments in the City. There are allocations for this classification in the Accounting Division of the Finance Department as well, but no current vacancies in that area. The list established will be utilized to fill the existing vacancy and other potential vacancies that occur within those divisions.
- Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
- Incomplete supplemental questionnaires will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
- A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
- Any work experience described in your supplemental question answers MUST also be found under Work Experience on your application.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform accounting functions in support of payroll, accounts payable, capital assets, investments and budget preparation, cash management, and review general government, utilities, and internal service operations.
Maintain general ledger accounting records; preparing journal entries, adjustments, and closing entries; reconciling accounts.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish methods for performing a variety of professional and technical accounting functions; implement policies and procedures.
Review and evaluate laws, controls, grants, and administrative policies for guidelines in performing accounting and fiscal operations.
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staffing involved in accounting and budgeting activities; serve as a technical advisor and resource to City departments and staff on accounting and budgeting related matters.
Prepare highly technical and complex financial analysis, monitor budgets, and communicate financial and budget information to data users and management.
Participate in the preparation and review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and annual audit process.
Maintain and update the data and reporting tools within the City’s budget software.
Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
Assure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, city ordinances and policies, and federal, state, and local laws.
Plan, prioritize, and review the work of staff assigned to a variety of financial, budgeting, administrative, and clerical work.
Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
May participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications.
Provide interpretation of administrative policies and technical procedures to other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and organizations.
Assist in the preparation of presentation materials for the City Council, committees, and outside businesses.
Respond to and resolve sensitive citizen or business inquiries and complaints.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
Principles and practices of managerial accounting, reporting, and finance including cost allocation.
Principles and practices of governmental accounting and budget preparation, analysis and administration.
Various professional accounting standards such as generally accepted auditing standards and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAS, GAAP), generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS), and standards set by the governmental accounting standards board (GASB), financial accounting standards boards (FASB), general accounting office (GAO), and other regulatory agencies.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
Principles and practices of activity-based costing and management (ABC/M).
The use of specialized accounting and budget-based information systems.
Technical report writing procedures.
Policies and procedures of cash management.
Capital financing models.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
Analyze and prepare complex and technical financial documents and reports.
Understand, analyze, and develop utility rate models.
Perform complex fiscal and program analyses.
Interpret, explain, and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned work unit.
Perform the most complex budget-related duties of the work unit.
Calculate and recommend various rates and fees.
Analyze financial data, develop conclusions based on analysis, and recommend one or more needed actions to prevent or solve problems.
Reconcile and maintain records and files.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of professional journey level accounting, auditing, or budgeting experience, including one year of supervisory responsibility. Experience in governmental accounting, grant accounting, and auditing is desirable.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is desirable.
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions may require occasional overtime or weekend work and travel is rare.
Salary : $94,682 - $115,086
