Financial Reporting Analyst

Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller

22h

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Analyst is a professional role within the Reporting and Analytics Division of the Comptroller Department of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial reporting in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles. In fulfilling these duties, the Financial Reporting Analyst ensures that all activities align with an environment of accountability and transparency. The Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and production of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), as well as federal, state, and other compliance-related financial reports. Duties include reviewing, interpreting, and documenting complex financial transactions and disclosures to support public accountability and informed decision-making. The analyst ensures the timely and accurate recording and reporting of all financial activities and maintains robust documentation to support audit and compliance requirements. As a subject matter expert in governmental accounting and financial reporting, the Financial Reporting Analyst leads high-impact projects and provides technical guidance on accounting issues, internal controls, and budget-related matters across County operations. Success in this role requires advanced technical accounting expertise, proficiency with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools, and strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data transformation tools, to analyze complex datasets and support reconciliations and reporting accuracy. Strong analytical and organizational skills, sound judgment, and discretion are valued. The analyst must demonstrate attention to detail, effective time management, and a commitment to professional excellence. A desire to understand the County’s broader operational landscape is essential to ensure relevant and meaningful financial reporting. This includes upholding a high standard of professionalism in appearance, preparation, demeanor, and actions to maintain trust and credibility among those relying on the office’s services. A strong commitment to high-quality service and sound judgment is essential in this role. The Financial Reporting Analyst supports the implementation of new GASB standards, contributes to the development and enforcement of financial policies and procedures, and participates in compliance training initiatives. This position leads or contributes to special projects and drives process improvements by monitoring performance metrics, streamlining workflows, and enhancing data integrity and departmental productivity. Ongoing professional development is expected in order to maintain certifications and stay current with evolving standards and best practices in public sector accounting and financial management. In all interactions, the position exemplifies the Clerk and Comptroller’s core values of integrity, making a difference, and proficiency, while promoting a culture of accountability, commitment, and trustworthiness. By setting high standards for professionalism in appearance and demeanor, leaders promote respectful work and service environments that emphasize individual commitment to excellence and integrity across all functions. The Clerk and Comptroller retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position to align with the mission, core values, and goals of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Proven experience in public sector financial reporting, or other highly regulated industry
Expertise in preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and meeting GASB standards
Skilled in analyzing complex financial data
Participating in audits
Ensuring compliance with bond and debt regulations
Proficient in enterprise financial systems
Proficient in advanced Excel tools (pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data transformation tools) to support accurate reporting
Strong analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
Sound judgment and discretion
Attention to detail
Effective time management
Commitment to professional excellence
Desire to understand the County’s broader operational landscape
Upholding a high standard of professionalism in appearance, preparation, demeanor, and actions
Strong commitment to high-quality service and sound judgment
Valid Florida Driver’s License (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate or Expert
Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Power BI & Excel)

Responsibilities

Ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial reporting in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles
Ensuring that all activities align with an environment of accountability and transparency
Preparation, analysis, and production of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Preparation, analysis, and production of federal, state, and other compliance-related financial reports
Reviewing, interpreting, and documenting complex financial transactions and disclosures to support public accountability and informed decision-making
Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and reporting of all financial activities
Maintaining robust documentation to support audit and compliance requirements
Leading high-impact projects as a subject matter expert in governmental accounting and financial reporting
Providing technical guidance on accounting issues, internal controls, and budget-related matters across County operations
Drafting financial statements
Preparing audit schedules
Collaborating with external auditors
Overseeing accounting for bond and debt proceeds to ensure compliance with bond indentures, resolutions, and treasury regulations, including arbitrage
Ensuring the timely execution of debt service payments
Supporting the implementation of new GASB standards
Contributing to the development and enforcement of financial policies and procedures
Participating in compliance training initiatives
Leading or contributing to special projects
Driving process improvements by monitoring performance metrics, streamlining workflows, and enhancing data integrity and departmental productivity
Maintaining certifications and staying current with evolving standards and best practices in public sector accounting and financial management through ongoing professional development