Financial Analyst II - Finance & Risk Management

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • $62,337 - $87,276 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Finance & Risk Management has an opening in the Departmental Analysis Division for a Financial Analyst II. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting departments in the development of annual operating budgets and monitoring those adopted budgets through monthly analysis and reporting, including preparing and correcting journal entries, reviewing transactions for compliance with the chart of accounts, projecting year-end amounts, and other ad hoc projects. The successful candidate will work closely with department contacts and gain a keen understanding of the department's operations. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys working in a team environment and is self-motivated to expand their skills.

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.)
• OR 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing and processing journal entries in compliance with 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 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.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• a generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level