Financial Analyst II - County Attorney

Pima County, AZ•Tucson, AZ

30d

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II - Elected Official analyzes departmental and budget proposals for the Pima County Attorney's Office, performing special studies, conducting research on budgetary matters, and monitoring departmental revenue and expenditures for compliance with adopted budgets. This classification is also responsible for monitoring, preparation, analysis and evaluation of departmental short-term operating budget data.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, accounting, economics or a closely-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional-level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing or accounting analysis, or financial management research.
One year with Pima County as an Accountant I, Financial Analyst I, Financial Investigator, or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
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.
Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Responsibilities

Prepares, analyzes, reviews, evaluates, and monitors the department's operating and capital improvement budget requests;
Conducts budgetary and financial studies specific to the department, addressing current and projected fiscal and operational matters, and develops recommendations for new programs and service expansions;
Provides technical assistance to department staff in budget preparation, explaining financial policies and procedures to ensure clarity and proper use of the budget system;
Develops initial recommendations for core funding levels for the department, based on revenue and expenditure projections, overall program budgets, and performance measures;
Compiles, analyzes, and prepares budget data for inclusion in the department's annual budget documents;
Manages user access and approval workflows for business and financial systems used within the department;
Utilizes internal tools and procedures to reconcile and balance financial data across various systems specific to the department;
Provides user support and troubleshooting for the department's business and financial systems, ensuring efficient operations;
Tests enhancements and configurations of financial systems utilized by the department;
Creates and maintains the chart of account elements in the department's financial system for accurate tracking;
Understands departmental programs, goals, and objectives to analyze targets and provide financial recommendations for achieving them;
Performs cost-benefit analysis and financial studies, researching alternatives and critiquing justifications for expenditures;
Prepares internal financial and budget reports by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting departmental data;
Monitors departmental spending throughout the year, providing recommended forecasts to support management decision-making;
Ensures departmental inventory is safeguarded by conducting reconciliations and verifying that proper controls are in place.