Senior Financial Analyst

City of Everett • Everett, WA

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About The Position

The City of Everett is hiring an appointive Senior Financial Analyst in its Public Works Department. The department plans, designs, constructs, operates, and maintains the City’s water, sewer, drainage, and streets systems, and has more than 300 staff members across six divisions.

Under the direction of a department director or designee, the Senior Financial Analyst evaluates complex financial information, prepares reports identifying trends, recommends actions to management, and provides professional counsel in response to inquiries. The role focuses on financial analysis rather than daily operations. The analyst may lead accounting procedure development and implementation and coordinate accounting-related special projects requiring expert understanding of connections among systems, operations, and processes. Work is performed under broad supervision, with regular opportunities for independent judgment and recommendations. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and periodic audits; the position may include supervision of lower-level accounting support staff.

The incumbent performs professional accounting, finance, budget, and statistical analysis; serves as a technical resource and subject-matter expert; reviews and analyzes transactions and financial data; supports City budgets and financial statements; and advises City staff on financial and accounting matters. Duties may vary by assignment.

The City describes its work as personally rewarding and emphasizes employee professional growth, work-life balance, and an inclusive and welcoming workplace. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans, as well as accrued vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Newly hired appointive personnel receive 40 hours of vacation leave upon hire and accrue an additional 112 hours during their first year of service. Applicants must submit an online City employment application and resume; applications must be completed through the City’s online system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; a combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.
• Five years of professional related experience in budgeting, finance, investments, financial policy analysis, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Public-sector experience, government experience, or experience at an accounting firm providing services to governmental entities.
• Experience auditing water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities.
• Understanding of enterprise fund accounting practices.
• Public-sector experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level accounting, finance, budget, and statistical analysis for the assigned area; serve as a technical resource and subject-matter expert to City staff.
• Research, audit, and analyze accounting and technical transactions; resolve questions, validate data, and verify fiscal accountability and fund integrity.
• Coordinate City fixed-asset accountability, including inventory.
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of City financial activities and work products, and monitor documents for compliance with applicable policies and practices.
• Consult with City staff on financial, technical, and accounting issues; research issues, recommend solutions, and advise on procedures and account status.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting research, analysis, corrections, documentation, notes, tables, schedules, and supplemental information.
• Coordinate preparation of City budgets; develop budget procedures and materials; review budget submissions and recommend actions; provide technical assistance and training; and prepare financial models and projections.
• Develop complex operating and capital budget analyses, reconcile information from different sources, assess proposed operational changes and trends, estimate fiscal impacts, and prepare supporting analysis and narratives.
• Research and analyze statistical reports and other information to identify anomalies and variances, determine their causes, and prepare special studies and reports.
• Assist with financial analyses and reports, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and interpret City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assist in developing financial strategies, priorities, plans, and policies; analyze financial information about City operations; monitor status reports; recommend actions; prepare forecasts and status reports; and communicate financial and technical issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues, records, and City information.
• Ensure compliance with established procedures, requirements, laws, and regulations, and ensure data completeness and adequate documentation.
• Train and assist City staff with financial tasks and procedures.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Basic life insurance
• Accrued vacation leave
• Accrued sick leave
• Holidays
• Newly hired appointive personnel receive 40 hours of vacation leave upon hire and accrue an additional 112 hours during their first year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior