Financial Analyst II (DOT)
About The Position
The Financial Analyst II is a senior-level professional finance position that develops, interprets, and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. The position works under very general supervision and may independently manage an assigned function or program, depending on the organizational structure. The role performs technical financial analysis and research, prepares forecasts and recommendations, and supports invoice payments, financial entries, and grant administration for the Department of Transportation. It also provides work-group guidance, training, and technical mentoring to less experienced staff. The position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy, with at least four days per week at City worksites or facilities and the option to work remotely one day per week, subject to eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The schedule may change to five days of in-person work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Three years of specific professional experience.
- Extensive knowledge of finance concepts and processes.
- Strong understanding of how the professional discipline relates to other organizations and functions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, accounting software, and databases.
- Interpersonal communication skills and the ability to present information.
- Ability to apply professional knowledge to assignments with limited supervision.
- Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately.
- Ability to identify inconsistencies, troubleshoot issues, or escalate them to a higher level.
- Ability to train others and build effective relationships within the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Five years of financial experience.
- Some project management or leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop, interpret, and implement financial concepts for financial planning and control.
- Perform technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance.
- Gather, analyze, prepare, and summarize recommendations for financial plans, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts.
- Conduct economic research and studies concerning rates of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities and performance, and the impact of governmental requirements.
- Collaborate with senior peers on projects and select among procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.
- Apply organizational policies.
- Provide work-group leadership, guidance, and training to less experienced staff; serve as a technical resource or mentor.
- Assist with analysis of distribution variances and payment issues.
- Assist with invoice payment processing and prepare direct payments for invoices.
- Update the Fiscal Drive log, log requisitions and assign them to buyers, and process Blackline and journal entries upon request.
- Respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Oversee and complete grant reporting for most grants issued to the Department of Transportation; submit required paperwork and renewal applications, and apply for new grants.
- Ensure compliance with current grants and maintain an inventory of items purchased with grant funds.
- May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high-level or technical jobs and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
