Senior Financial Analyst

THE POSITION

The Department

The Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) serves Washington County as an Internal Service Fund, providing outstanding IT solutions that innovate while maintaining financial stewardship of limited public resources.

The Administrative Team provides core functionality of day-to-day business operations ensuring the department team is fully supported in their roles and ensuring they can provide the highest level of service to internal customers. The administrative team consists of talented individuals who appreciate a collaborative, high functioning team dynamic driven to serve their community as a dedicated public servants.

If you have the ability to synthesize complex information, enjoy working with budgets, systems, and large sets of financial data, have a strategic mind, strong communication skills, and enjoy cross-team collaboration please consider joining our team!

The Position

ITS is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support a critical function within the County. This role is responsible for understanding and managing budgets, cost allocations, financial policies, and strategy around replacement, capital, and operational budgets. In addition, this role will work with and maintain multiple systems. ITS utilizes ServiceNowfor capital project planning, which must reconcile to the County's accounting and budget systems. Because this work will include transitioning to Workday for the County's ERP system, individuals with Workday experience are highly encouraged to apply. If you feel you have a strategic mind, strong communication skills, are comfortable with analyzing data from multiple perspectives, and you enjoy cross-team collaboration, we encourage you to apply!

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

This role is a key partner to other County Departments and performs the following tasks:

• Utilizes ServiceNow for ticketing, project planning, project tracking, reporting, and more to support budget development. This system must align with the County's systems of record; a strong ability to manage data, and develop and manage databases is critical.
• Co-leads the budget process for ITS under the Senior Management Analyst, and in partnership with Finance and impacted County departments.
• Participates directly in monitoring, controlling, and reporting on all aspects of budget management through the fiscal year.
• Bills and allocates costs throughout the County for ITS, which involves a strategic and collaborative mindset and the ability to dive deep into details while being able to make decisions quickly and with a high level of accuracy.
• Communicates effectively with key stakeholders on a broad range of issues of importance for the department.
• Contributes to the development of customer facing materials, including general correspondence, policies, procedures, training, and presentation materials.
• Manages year-end reconciliations for projects and capital determinations in partnership with Finance and other ITS staff, across systems.
• Approves and researches releases, requisitions, and purchasing card transactions in alignment with the budget.
• Works directly with functional managers to facilitate understanding of fiscal matters.
• Acts as a key point of contact for department's business stakeholders on the broad range of fiscal matters.
• Represents the department on committees and in meetings as needed.
• May serve as backup to contract management for the Senior Management Analyst which requires collaboration with many County Departments and the ability to understand the budgetary impact to decision making.
• May supervise administrative staff as backup to the Senior Management Analyst.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

Knowledge Of

• Public budgeting, fiscal management, and administration;
• Governmental finance and accounting practices, principles, and procedures;
• GAAP and GASB rules;
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of financial analysis and forecasting;
• Internal Service Funding models including full cost recovery approaches for capital costs, asset replacement costs, and ongoing operational costs.
• System SME in Workday, Questica (cloud), ServiceNow a plus.
  
  

Skills

• A demonstrated leader in managing financial data and budgets;
• A self-starter with strong organization skills;
• A solution-oriented, collaborative, strengths-based, and innovative approach;
• Strong system management abilities, which include:
• Understanding of how changes to a system will impact reporting and data;
  
  

Ability To

• Think strategically about systems and system structure;
• Understand the needed reportable output and how to pull data to accomplish the objective;
• Reconcile data and ability to present findings to a wide audience;
• Understand and apply applicable Federal, State, and local laws;
• Understand, manage, maintain, and report on multiple systems;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to convey information to others;
• Exercise judgment in responding to and resolving complex issues;
• Work accurately under pressure and time constraints;
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions;
• Analyze, organize, and interpret data from various sources, draw logical conclusions and make appropriate recommendations;
• Maintain and balance a variety of financial records, ledgers, accounts, and associated files;
• Perform procedures in an organized and accurate manner;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors;
  
  

Why Washington County?

Washington County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship, and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Washington County celebrates diversity in our employees' backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.

Essential Job Duties

This position is classified as a Senior Financial Analyst. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review the full information of this classification, please use the following link here.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Master's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR
• A Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR
• An Associate's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, of which at least four (4) years of this experience must be in the public sector and includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification.
  
  

Preferred Qualification

• CPA Certification
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Incumbent is required to participate in an extensive background check post-offer.
  
  

To be considered for this opportunity, please ensure to attach your cover letter and complete the online application.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Apply today! In addition to a cover letter, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
• Minimum Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes. This process will begin after April 6th, 2025.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Depending on the number of applicants that meet MQs, a SME panel may perform an in-depth evaluation of your application materials, including your responses to the supplemental questions. This process will begin after April 20th, 2025.
• Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the SME Review as soon as possible.
• Background Investigation: The selected candidate for this position must be able to pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office. This typically takes 6-8 weeks to complete.
• Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
• Post-Offer Check: The successful candidate will undergo a background check including a reference check.
• Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
  
  

Please note: Candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Status of Your Application: You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
• Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
• Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.
  
  

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment

Yvonne Villa, Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Yvonne_Villa@washingtoncountyor.gov

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Management, Administrative and Professional Personnel System (MAPPS) - FLSA exempt employees are paid on a salaried basis. The premise of salaried/exempt employment is that established compensation recognizes the time and effort needed to accomplish all assigned job duties. Job responsibilities may require work outside of the employee's standard work week or a work week in excess of 40 hours.

For more information on the MAPPS policy, please review the specific document using this link:Click Here

This position is not represented under a collective bargaining agreement.

Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week and job share employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Job share employees are responsible for 50% of the premium. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!

Benefits

Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include:

• Paid Time Off - 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday, 12 vacation days for new employees (accrual rates increase based on length of service), AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year without limit to provide pay and security if needed).
• Wellness Program - Washington County has been named one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to make your health and wellbeing a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live and work well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or telephonic with a personal health coach); discounts on gym memberships, fitness activities, and sports tickets; and Health & Wellness events and onsite flu shot clinics.
• Alternative Care Coverage
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• TriMet Hop Card at no cost to the employee
• Bike lockers and repair stations
• A charitable giving program
• Oregon College Savings Plan
  
  

To learn more about our Benefits and Wellness program and view our current benefits guide, plan summaries, and premium rates, click here.

Already have medical, dental, and vision coverage? No problem! Full-time employees who choose to waive medical, dental, and vision coverage will receive a $125 monthly contribution into a tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account, which can be used to reimburse you for qualified out-of-pocket medical care costs, such as copays, deductibles, and prescription drugs. HRA accounts offer many benefits including significant tax savings, and no annual “use it or lose it” requirement. Proof of other creditable coverage is required.

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A cover letter is required to apply for this position. Your cover letter should:

• Highlight key points of your application
• Discuss your interest in this opportunity and why you are applying
• Address how you meet the ideal candidate profile
• Provide an overview of your qualifications, including any experience, education, training and skills you have relating to system management and financial oversight in a diverse public sector organization
  
  

Please note: Your answer should include experience with financial systems, budget-to-actual monitoring, as well as your ability to enter, approve, and review general ledger activity. By selecting yes below, you are indicating that you have read and understood the information provided, and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes
  
  

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The Minimum Requirements For The Senior Financial Analyst Are

• A Master's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR
• A Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR
• An Associate's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, of which at least four (4) years of this experience must be in the public sector and includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification.
  
  

Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

Note: One (1) year of work experience is equivalent to 2080 hours (Ex: 40 hours/week x 52 weeks = 2080 hours).

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Select the option that best describes your highest related level of education completed.

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associate Degree
• High school diploma or GED
• None of the above
  
  

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In the space provided below, describe the focus of your college education and/or degree(s). If you do not have a college education and/or degree, enter N/A.

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Select the number of years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing,

• 10 or more years of experience
• 9 years but less than 10 years of experience
• 8 years but less than 9 years of experience
• 7 years but less than 8 years of experience
• 6 years but less than 7 years of experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• No experience
  
  

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Are you currently a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Select the number of years of supervisory or lead worker experience.

• 5 or more years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience
• Required Question