Financial Analyst III - Treasury & CIP Divison

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Pima County’s Department of Finance and Risk Management is seeking a dynamic, motivated professional to join its Treasury & CIP Division (Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Section). The successful candidate will work independently to create, modify, and close CIP projects, review reports for accuracy, and create and analyze data sets using Microsoft Excel formulas, project management software, and financial system software. They will also assist in the CIP budget process and participate in 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 flexible, reliable, and detail-oriented. If you enjoy working collaboratively within 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 to join our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment
• Two years of professional-level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis, or financial management
• Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted
• A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, or business administration
• Minimum two (2) years experience in accounting, financial analysis, or financial management, including experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial or budgetary data
• Minimum two (2) years experience using Microsoft Excel features such as V-lookups, pivot tables, and other advanced tools
• Experience working with capital programs
• Experience working within a governmental accounting environment

Responsibilities

• Conducts Countywide and departmental financial studies to analyze current and projected fiscal and operational matters, providing recommendations for new programs or service expansions
• Gathers, analyzes, and prepares financial and operational reports, including assumptions, methodologies, findings, and recommendations to support decision-making
• Performs revenue and expenditure forecasting, financial impact analyses, and develops forecasting models and software tools to project budget trends, guide budgetary decisions, and ensure the accuracy of financial estimates and long-term sustainability
• Reviews, monitors, and evaluates designated County contracts (expense and revenue) to assess their financial impact and reports findings
• Prepares, reviews, and evaluates Countywide and departmental budget requests, including operating budgets and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) proposals
• Analyzes and recommends funding levels for departmental capital improvement requests and assesses new and amended CIP budget proposals
• Updates Countywide and departmental budgets to reflect changes in operations, funding levels, and other adjustments as necessary
• Monitors and evaluates the fiscal performance of operational and CIP budgets, providing recommendations for adjustments or improvements based on findings
• Analyzes the fiscal impact of changes to legislation at the federal, state, and local levels and incorporates those impacts into budget planning
• Designs economic models for forecasting departmental expenditures and revenues, identifies anomalies, and prepares reports on long-term financial projections
• Participates in budgeting system design, development, and testing, including the preparation of budget books, and assists with tax-related duties, such as gathering property tax rate data.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service

What This Job Offers

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