Fiscal Analyst (Head Start)

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing fiscal assignments of a complex nature, participating in a broad variety of budget, project management, and grant-related assignments. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, or a related field and have four years of governmental budgetary/finance experience. Head Start experience is preferred. The chosen candidate should be a detail-oriented problem solver with strong analytical, critical thinking, and financial skills who can interpret complex data, communicate insights clearly, and support sound budgeting and financial decision-making. The ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, as well as evaluate budgets and forecast outcomes is also essential. A solid understanding of budgeting and forecasting, accounting principles, and financial statements and reporting is required. Attention to detail and accuracy is vital and will be expected in relation to financial reports, budget data, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, or a related field.
Four years of governmental budgetary/finance experience.
Solid understanding of budgeting and forecasting, accounting principles, and financial statements and reporting.
Knowledge of GAAP, governmental grants, budgetary procedure and controls.
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations controlling budgetary and fiscal record keeping.
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems to include automated accounting system applications.
Knowledge of the specific accounting and reporting requirements and the complete accounting cycle of the organization to which assigned.
Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, payroll and leave data, reports and statements.
Ability to prepare accounting and audit records, statements, and reports.
Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply job related laws, rules, policies and procedures.
Ability to develop computer-based spreadsheets, graphs, summaries, and reports.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others within and outside own organization.

Nice To Haves

Head Start experience is preferred.
Detail-oriented problem solver with strong analytical, critical thinking, and financial skills.
Ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, as well as evaluate budgets and forecast outcomes.

Responsibilities

Leads, facilitates, and/or participates in the preparation and management of operating, capital improvement, and program/grant budgets by compiling and analyzing federal, state, and local financial and programmatic data including statistical and performance measures of budget figures.
Prepares monthly program and department financial reports including projections, variance analyses and explanations.
Leads or assists in the development and reporting of program and/or department performance measures.
Identifies fiscal needs for budget amendments and prepares draft budget resolutions and amendments for approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
Performs financial analysis providing regular reports on all aspects of the department's budget to include budget versus actual revenue / expenditures and variance analysis, and environmental scan/trend analysis for impacts to the costs of services and/or productivity.
Prepares budget reports and projections, special assessments, and reports for state and federal grant funds.
Consults with and elicits input from departmental representatives while formulating, analyzing, reviewing, and controlling individual department budget.
Reviews various personnel requests, accounting and auditing reports, federal applications, contracts, grants, budget resolutions, and payroll changes for accuracy and conformance with federal, state, local, and contractual requirements.
Consults with county officials and personnel on funding requests and justifications, organizational changes, expenditure levels, fiscal ramifications of proposals, and enhancement of budgetary processes.
Prepares and/or facilitates preparation of Revenue and Expense Overview Reports, Capital Improvement Program Status Reports, and other budget related reports.
Suggests cost-cutting and efficiency alternatives.
May serve as grant coordinator for a variety of local, state, and federal grants obtained by the county or department; ensures compliance with grant provisions and timetables and directs reporting and audit responses to external agencies.
Monitors the fiscal aspects of grants and capital projects to include set-up in the financial system, creation of task structure, projections and cash flows, reimbursement requests, and internal and external reporting.
Presents findings orally and in writing to department management and/or outside departments.
Consults with and informs Department Director and management on fiscal position, budget, and/or grant matters and participates in committees relating to budget and grant issues, providing technical input.
Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial and status reports for management to include customized Business Intelligence (BI) reports, cost recovery reports, rate studies, and statistical information.
Prepares programmatic monthly financial reports that may include analyzing multi-funding sources and bond/grant requirements, attends oversight board meetings, departmental leadership meetings and other meetings as required to provide financial and program reports and information.
May participate with franchise acquisitions and revenue bond compliance.
Provides assistance to auditors during local, state, federal and annual financial audits.
Performs other duties as needed, including those performed by subordinate fiscal, financial, and clerical staff.
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.