Financial Analyst II - Finance & Risk Management

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima County’s Department of Finance & Risk Management is seeking a skilled, motivated professional to join their Treasury & Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division as an Analyst II. Pima County offers many great benefits including an alternative work schedule and telecommuting up to two days per week after successful completion of the probationary period. The successful candidate will assist in the creation, modification and close out of CIP projects, review reports for accuracy, assist with creating and analyzing data sets using Microsoft Excel formulas and pivot tables. They will also assist in the CIP budget process and assist with the oversight of Community Facilities Districts. The candidate will work with and provide support services to CIP staff in multiple departments within the County. We are looking to hire a team player with a positive attitude who is reliable and detail oriented. If you enjoy working collaboratively within a team of dedicated professionals and have a passion for learning and growing, then this may be the perfect opportunity to join our team. This is an in-office position located in Tucson, AZ, and cannot be remote. The Finance & Risk Management Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business or public administration, or a closely related field, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, financial management, or budgeting.
A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.
Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
One year with Pima County in an Accountant I – Central Services, Financial Analyst I – Central Services or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in finance, accounting, or business administration.
Minimum one (1) year professional-level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing financial data, financial analysis, or financial management.
Minimum one (1) year experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial or budgetary data.
Minimum one (1) year experience using Microsoft Excel (V-lookups, pivot tables) and/or other advanced tools with large amounts of data.
Experience working with capital programs.
Experience working within a governmental accounting environment.

Responsibilities

Assists with financial studies to analyze fiscal and operational matters and provides data to support recommendations for programs or service adjustments
Compiles, organizes, and analyzes financial and operational data for reports, including basic assumptions and findings to assist in decision-making
Supports revenue and expenditure forecasting by maintaining datasets and performing preliminary analyses under guidance
Monitors and reviews designated County contracts (expense and revenue) and reports findings to senior staff
Reviews and prepares Countywide and departmental budget requests, including operating budgets and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) documentation
Assists with evaluating departmental capital improvement requests and supports the review of CIP budget proposals
Updates Countywide and departmental budgets to reflect changes in funding levels and operations, with input from senior staff
Monitors operational and CIP budget performance, preparing preliminary recommendations for adjustments or improvements
Supports analysis of fiscal impacts of legislation under the direction of senior staff and incorporates findings into budget planning as needed
Participates in budgeting system maintenance, updates, and testing, including assisting with the preparation of budget documents