Fiscal Analyst 2

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

1d•$71,486 - $85,783•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chattanooga is seeking a Fiscal Analyst 2 to join their Wastewater department. This role involves performing advanced, complex financial analysis and serving as a lead fiscal representative for the department. The position requires coordinating and monitoring complex departmental budgets, preparing and presenting high-level financial reports, ensuring compliance with governmental accounting regulations, and providing lead guidance to lower-level staff. This is an Exempt position with considerable independent judgment, working under general supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, or a related field
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience involving the analytical research and reporting of complex financial data
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as a lead liaison between assigned divisions and internal fiscal managers; resolves complex questions regarding budgets, grants, payments, or collections.
Coordinates and assists in the budgeting process for assigned areas; develops budget forecasts and presentations; reviews and analyzes past, present, and projected expenditures and revenues; monitors complex budget expenditures; and prepares final budget documents.
Performs advanced analysis, coordination, and reconciliation of complex, multi-funded financial data, including accounts receivables, accounts payable, budget line items, payroll, position control, revenue, and capital budgets.
Monitors and analyzes major projects, functions, and programs for fiscal compliance and performance; prepares projections and conducts advanced forecasting for long-range departmental needs.
Develops, recommends, and implements changes to standard operating procedures and policies related to fiscal activities and processes.
Prepares, analyzes, and presents a variety of highly complex special reports, reconciliations, work papers, and statements to senior management and external agencies.
Resolves highly complex and systemic account analysis problems requiring in-depth research.
Compiles, prepares, and reviews comprehensive financial information to facilitate internal and external auditing activities.
Serves as a lead worker to lower-level fiscal staff; assigns, monitors, and reviews work; provides training and guidance on complex fiscal issues and procedures.
Participates in designing, creating, and implementing budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting systems.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.