Senior Finance Analyst for Budget

Vision: Seattle is a thriving and equitable community powered by dependable transportation. 

Mission: To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.  

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we are recognized across the country for our efforts in combining different modes of transportation to make travel easier and more convenient. As our city grows quickly, we're always thinking about how to make transportation more accessible, safe, affordable, and reliable for people who live in, work in, and visit Seattle. We're passionate about creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for everyone.

We have important jobs to do at SDOT.  We look after the city's transportation network, add more bicycle and pedestrian paths, take care of over 240 bridges, and help people get better access to the regional transit system. We're a team of nearly 1,200 hardworking people, ready to serve Seattle's public transportation needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter the weather.

SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and detail-oriented Senior Finance Analyst for Budget on our Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Team within the Finance and Administration Division. This position will provide deep financial analyses and complex budgeting solutions for transportation capital improvement programs. In addition, this position supports complex Federal or State Grants administration and related reporting. 

This is the ideal position for someone with a depth of experience in municipal or public budgeting and analysis, and who is resilient, inquisitive, self-motivated, driven, and brings a workstyle geared toward success with multiple and competing priorities. Come help keep Seattle moving!

• Partners with stakeholders to develop and monitor complex capital program budgets. This includes planning, coordinating, and supporting the divisional budget development process. 
• Within the assigned project portfolio, prepares the annual budget and budget revisions to reflect changes in revenue and/or program levels. 
• Directly supports program owners and project managers to reconcile the variances between budget and expenditures. 
• Advises capital project teams, project control teams, and other key stakeholders on budgetary and financial issues. 
• Provides financial management and analysis for complex grants, including supporting grant administration in compliance with City and SDOT policies, initializing the grant in City and SDOT financial systems, and monitoring grant expenditures. 
• Supports the CIP Manager through analysis and ad hoc special projects. This requires effective communication and partnership across SDOT and other City Departments. 
• Identifies budget overruns, revenue shortfalls, and other financial issues and works with management to implement solutions. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or related field. 

Experience:

• Three (3) years of professional experience in budget management, financial analysis, or accounting.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties. 

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with attention to detail. 
• Strong orientation to customer service.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite with emphasis on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Clarity PPM, and general understanding of budgeting tools.
• Public sector budget and grants management experience, including managing budgets funded by multiple sources of revenue.
• Previous Capital project experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, present and communicate financial information clearly at all levels, including non-financial managers and field staff.
• Strong customer service skills. 
• Ability to work within SDOT’s Workplace Expectations, including our values of Safety, Respect, Diversity, Trust, Productivity, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and Accountability. 
• Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.

Other Requirements:

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of the work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of the work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process:

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.  

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $52.13 - $60.71 hourly.

 The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary : $52 - $61