Financial Analyst

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Financial Analyst is located in the Office of the CFO, Office of the Executive Director, Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council. The role independently plans and executes financial research, problem formulation, and analyses; reports analysis and research results; and recommends solutions or changes to current processes and procedures.

The analyst conducts programmatic analyses using Council accounting, budgetary, and programmatic data for financial assistance programs, providing management information about progress toward mission goals and objectives. The position performs complex analyses and evaluations of financial statements and reports, identifies financial and programmatic trends and anomalies, and develops and implements approaches to address current and anticipated problems. The incumbent works closely with management and uses quantitative fact-finding and analysis techniques to inform recommendations for improvements.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or comparable work. The job has no education qualification requirement. Telework and flexible work schedules are available under agency policy. A one-year probationary period may be required, and continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification. Applicants must meet federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship or national status, a background investigation, and other stated federal hiring requirements.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or comparable work in the private sector, state, or local government.
• Experience developing, recommending, and implementing solutions to current and anticipated financial management problems, including analyzing issues not previously examined and presenting findings to diverse audiences to gain consensus.
• Experience analyzing financial statements and reports to identify trends and anomalies, and recommending revisions to accounting concepts applied in daily operations.
• Experience providing technical assistance and advice to officials within and outside an organization in formulating financial management policies and programs and revising financial procedures.
• For Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants subject to time-in-grade requirements, one year at the GS-12 grade level is required for GS-14 consideration.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and provide requested suitability information.
• Must use Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Must complete a Personal Identity Verification process requiring two forms of identification from Form I-9.
• Must obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct programmatic analyses of Council accounting, budgetary, and programmatic data for financial assistance programs to provide management information on achievement of mission goals and objectives.
• Perform complex financial analyses and evaluations of Council financial statements and reports, identifying trends, anomalies, and relevant financial and programmatic information.
• Develop, recommend, and implement approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues.
• Work closely with management to solve problems.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize information from Council accounting, programs, grants, information systems, and other sources to understand program costs, trends, and anomalies and recommend improvements.
• Prepare trend analyses and identify unfavorable trends, situations, ratios, and deviations from standards based on financial analyses.
• Present findings on financial management issues to diverse audiences to gain consensus.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to officials inside and outside the organization on financial management policies, programs, and procedures.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Insurance programs that may be continued after retirement, including a choice of health insurance plans; the government pays up to 75% of health insurance premiums.
• Retirement program with employer-matching contributions.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Telework opportunities under agency policy.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed