Fiscal Analyst

City of Mesa•Mesa, AZ

18h

About The Position

The Fiscal Analyst performs professional-level fiscal analysis, research, accounting, forecasting, and budget-related work involving financial and budgetary systems. The role plans, coordinates, monitors, and may supervise staff responsible for preparing and administering capital and operating budgets. The current vacancy is in the Water Resources Department; this recruitment may also establish a Citywide list for possible future vacancies in other assignment areas. The employee manages the daily operations of a program, section, or work unit; develops programs and procedures; directs and instructs assigned staff; evaluates staff and program performance; prepares or supervises financial reports; and ensures compliance with professional standards and contractual, legal, and policy provisions. The work also includes resolving operational problems, setting objectives and priorities, coordinating work schedules and activities, and preparing and administering department or large-unit budgets. The position requires initiative and independent judgment in applying accounting principles and information systems analysis to accounting and financial systems, and in making technical, financial, budget, and fiscal-analysis decisions. The class may supervise and performs related duties as required. It is classified as FLSA exempt-professional.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
Five years of full-time professional-level experience in budget preparation, accounting, financial cost analysis, or closely related financial/fiscal activity.
Three to five years of experience using computerized or PC-based financial systems.
A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public or Business Administration may substitute for two years of experience.
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by the hire or promotion date, by assignment.
Employees are expected to uphold the City of Mesa’s values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform fiscal analysis, research, accounting, forecasting, and budget-related work involving financial and budgetary systems.
Plan, coordinate, and monitor preparation and administration of capital and operating budgets.
Manage the daily operation of a program, section, or work unit.
Develop effective programs and procedures.
Provide direction and instruction to assigned staff; the position may supervise.
Evaluate staff and program performance.
Prepare and supervise preparation of periodic and non-recurring financial reports.
Ensure compliance with professional standards and contractual, legal, and policy provisions.
Identify and resolve operational problems.
Establish objectives, priorities, and work schedules for a program, section, or work unit.
Coordinate timely completion of program activities.
Prepare and administer department and/or large-unit budgets.
Apply accounting principles and information systems analysis concepts to financial systems and program determinations and recommendations.
Perform related duties as required.