Financial Analyst (ADRC - Accounting)

Waukesha County, WI•Waukesha, WI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Waukesha County's Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a skilled Programs & Projects Analyst (may underfill as Financial Analyst) to provide financial, budgetary, and operational analysis for our Aging and Disability Resource Center. This position is responsible for overseeing the division’s budget, monitoring expenditures and revenues, analyzing variances, and recommending corrective actions to ensure fiscal integrity. The Programs & Projects Analyst evaluates financial performance, develops forecasts, and prepares accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reports. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. We are seeking a candidate that can translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights to support the fiscal health of the department while building strong working relationships with internal teams.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
High School Diploma or GED, and a combination of recognized post high school education and progressively responsible work experience, in finance, accounting, or closely related field, totaling four (4) years.

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
Ability to build strong working relationships with internal teams

Responsibilities

Overseeing the division’s budget
Monitoring expenditures and revenues
Analyzing variances
Recommending corrective actions to ensure fiscal integrity
Evaluating financial performance
Developing forecasts
Preparing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reports

Benefits

Excellent health/dental/vision
Life insurance
Generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year)
Exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
Optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
Pay for performance system
Performance-based merit increases
Non-base performance awards
Balanced work-life culture
Exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic
Professional development opportunities
Encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles
On-site fitness center
Free parking