5215 - Finance Analyst - Principal (Departmental Analysis Division)

Salary : $63,044.80 Annually

Location : Tucson, AZ

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2023-00822

Department: Finance and Risk Management

Division: FN DEPT ANLYS

Opening Date: 05/19/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Position Description

These two (2) positions are located in the Finance and Risk Management Department.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 60
The Pima County Department of Finance and Risk Management is seeking a dynamic, motivated professional to join their Departmental Analysis Division
The successful candidate will assist highly complex departments in the development of annual operating budgets and monitoring those adopted budgets through monthly analysis, analytical tools, and reporting: including preparing and correcting journal entries in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, reviewing transactions for compliance with the chart of accounts, projecting year-end amounts, and other detailed projects.

The chosen candidate will establish close working relationships with department contacts, fostering a deep comprehension of the department's operations.

If you enjoy working collaboratively with a team of dedicated professionals and have a passion for learning, growing, and serving others, in a fast-paced business environment, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you to join our team.

Duties/Responsibilities
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Conducts Countywide and departmental budgetary and financial studies concerning current and projected fiscal and operational matters, and develops recommendations on the feasibility of initiating new programs and maintaining or expanding existing services;

Establishes work plans, gathers and analyzes financial and operational data, and prepares reports, listing assumptions, methodologies, findings and recommendations;

Conducts revenue and expenditure forecasting studies and conducts financial impact analyses;

Reviews, analyzes, monitors, evaluates and reports findings related to specifically designated County expense and revenue contracts;

Prepares, analyzes, reviews, evaluates, and monitors Countywide and multiple departmental operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget requests;

Analyzes Countywide and multiple departmental requests for capital improvement expenditures, obtains information for new requests, and recommends appropriate levels of funding;

Updates Countywide and multiple departmental operating and capital budgets to reflect operating and funding changes;

Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations on departmental requests for additional funding;

Researches, analyzes, and develops recommendations on departmental requests for amendment(s) to the approved CIP;

Monitors and evaluates Countywide and multiple departmental operating budgets and CIP budgets and develops a report on findings with appropriate recommendations;

Provides technical assistance to multiple departments engaged in budget preparation by explaining budget procedures and processes to ensure mutual understanding of the budget requests and in the use of the budgeting system;

Provides zero base budget training (e.g. program/services structure, line-item justifications, goals/objectives/performance measures etc.) to all County departments;

Analyzes the fiscal impact of changes to legislation considered or enacted by the federal, state and local government;

Designs econometrics models to forecast departmental expenditures and revenues, identifies anomalies and prepares monthly and annual reports on long-term projections;

Develops projections and trends using microcomputer software for modeling and forecasting;

Interprets and applies established policies and procedures relating to the operating budgets and CIP budgets and develops recommendations for their revision;

Interprets the budget amendment process for departments;

Participates in the design, development and testing of the budgeting system, screens, and reports;

Prepares the budgeting for annual distribution and use by all County departments;

Researches and gathers various benefits and other information for inclusion in the budgeting, including health, social security, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and retirement;

Contacts all taxing jurisdictions in Pima County and compiles listings of property tax rates and levies, as part of the annual Tax Assembly process;

Answers tax payer's questions concerning property taxes;

Prepares multiple sections for the annually published Pima County Recommended and Adopted Budget Books.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• data collection, research and fiscal audit methods, designs and technique;
• mathematics and statistics as applied to budgetary control and financial management;
• general governmental financial and budgetary principles and practices;
• automated accounting systems, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• methods and techniques of financial management, budget preparation and analysis;
• federal, state and local laws and regulations as applied to budget and financial management.

Skill in:

• researching, analyzing, interpreting and auditing financial and budgetary data and preparing reports on findings;
• developing logical conclusions and preparing recommendations;
• performing applicable statistical and mathematical analysis;
• communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
• identifying budgetary problems and developing concise recommendations for revision and improvement;
• developing long-/short-term financial forecasts;
• using a computer to produce reports and spreadsheets;
• analyzing management systems and operating efficiencies;
• use of computer-based resources to facilitate assigned work.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment and two years of professional level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis or financial management.

(Additional relevant education from an accredited college or university and/or experience may be substituted.) (A CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.)

OR:

(2) Two years of experience with Pima County as an Accountant - Senior, Finance Analyst-Senior, Grant Accountant and Compliance Specialist, Financial Operations Specialist - Central Finance, Internal Auditor I or Finance Accountant - Principal.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

Experience preparing and processing journal entries in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Experience working with databases and large amounts of data in applications such as Microsoft Excel or Access.

Experience preparing annual budgets, monthly forecasting, and trend analysis.

Experience presenting financial data to management (e.g., budget documents, revenue and expenditure analysis, financial projections, etc.).

Experience working within a governmental accounting environment.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Item: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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