Financial Analyst

City of Hollywood, Florida • Fl, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the assigned department’s Director or designee, the Financial Analyst performs detailed cost and financial analyses across budgeting, forecasting, accounting, credit card processing, revenue management, operational analysis, and special projects. The position develops and interprets accounting information, recommends efficient use of resources and proper transaction accounting, and exercises discretion on varied and difficult assignments, including technical problems without established precedent.

The role supports departmental financial operations through rate development, reporting, reconciliations, budget monitoring, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial controls. It also coordinates payroll and timekeeping analysis and, where assigned, oversees billing and revenue collection processes with vendors and staff. The position uses the City’s Oracle Cloud ERP system to manage financial data, generate reports, monitor budgets, and support fiscal operations.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment where the employee must respond to changing goals, priorities, and needs. The City advertises a four-day work week, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending plans, a wellness program, paid time off including 13 paid holidays, and a pension plan. Employees meeting stated eligibility criteria may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, plus two years of experience in auditing, cost accounting, governmental budgeting, financial analysis, payroll reconciliation, lifecycle billing, or revenue cycle management; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be accepted.
• Experience is preferred in a public safety or government environment.
• An MBA or MPA may substitute for one year of experience.
• Additional education and experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, may be substituted for the stated requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Acceptable background record and driving record.
• Knowledge of governmental budgeting and accounting, including general and specific revenue, debt service, capital projects, enterprise and internal service funds, purchasing, and taxation.
• Knowledge of cost and financial accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word-processing, graphics, and database-management systems.
• Knowledge of management studies, systems analysis, financial analysis, and internal-control systems and procedures.
• Skill in complex numerical calculations and timely preparation of complex management reports and presentations.
• Skill in optimizing the lifecycle of billing accounts and using multi-payer reimbursement methodologies to support fiscal compliance and revenue integrity.
• Skill in using personal computers and related financial and statistical software.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex financial documents and conduct thorough analytical work.
• Ability to make rational decisions using sound logic and deductive processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues, supervisors, managers, and the public.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a public safety or government environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform rate-development tasks, including identifying cost centers and related expenses, calculating recovery rates, and preparing reports.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensure financial information is accurately recorded.
• Use Oracle Cloud ERP to manage financial data, generate reports, monitor budgets, and support daily fiscal operations.
• Perform financial reconciliations and analysis using Oracle Cloud modules, including general ledger activity, payroll expenditures, and revenue tracking.
• Coordinate and review timekeeping and payroll data to ensure accurate payroll-expense reporting and reconciliation.
• Monitor and analyze overtime usage, minimum staffing requirements, and personnel deployment; identify trends and recommend cost-control and operational-efficiency improvements.
• Assist with developing, monitoring, and projecting personnel-services budgets, including salaries, overtime, and fringe benefits.
• Oversee and monitor billing and revenue collection, coordinating with third-party billing vendors to support timely and accurate claims and reimbursement.
• Review reports and documentation practices to support billing accuracy, reduce claim denials, and improve reimbursement outcomes.
• Analyze billing data, payer trends, and collection rates to identify revenue opportunities and operational improvements.
• Coordinate with billing vendors, Finance, and department staff to process and pay invoices for services rendered and resolve billing discrepancies, denials, and compliance issues.
• Ensure billing practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
• Perform specialized financial or cost analyses and prepare related reports.
• Provide technical assistance in designing cost-accounting or reporting systems and related forms and documents.
• Forecast and reconcile internal accounts, and identify trends in financial analysis and departmental operations.
• When assigned, assist the Director or designee in reviewing financial and internal controls for adequacy and asset safeguarding.
• Assemble spreadsheets and prepare charts and graphs to illustrate technical reports.
• Perform tasks related to budget practices and policies and recommend changes to improve operating efficiency.
• Research and prepare management reports on revenues and expenditures, including short- and long-term forecasts and financial trends.
• Perform departmental cost analysis.
• Represent the City effectively and positively and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, supervisors, managers, and clients.
• Perform other related work as required by the position description.

Benefits

• Low-cost health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Four-day work week.
• Award-winning wellness program.
• Paid time off, including 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, personal leave, and sick leave.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments.
• Pension plan.

What This Job Offers

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