Senior Financial Analyst (Departmental Promotional Only)

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard's Finance Department is seeking Senior Financial Analysts with strong technical skills to be part of our talented Budget team. The ideal candidates will have experience in budget development and analysis and will also be interested in working with large volumes of data. This position will be responsible for basic principles, methods and practices of municipal finance, budgeting and accounting. This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Analyst in that it performs advanced professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides professional program analysis, evaluation and administration. May lead professional level staff and may serve as a designated subject matter expert.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration/policy or a related field.
Three (3) years of journey-level professional experience in area of assignment.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in budget development and analysis.
Interest in working with large volumes of data.

Responsibilities

Participates in preparation of Citywide mid-year update and annual budget.
Leads the Citywide preparation of the annual personnel budget in coordination with City departments and under direction of the Budget Manager.
Participates in fiscal year-end carryover analysis, monthly/quarterly/year-end budget to actual variance identification and analysis, and recommends any resolving actions needed.
Participates in ERP setup and maintenance related to budgeted accounts, projects, etc., reviews requests and recommends approval or modification.
Participates in Committee & Council agenda review and provides financial related recommendations to management.
Participates in identifying and testing new ways to utilize OpenGov budget software to enhance the budget production and monitoring processes.
Leads technical OpenGov budget software annual and mid-year budget instance set-up requiring timely and accurate reconciliation of large volumes of data.
Coordinates with external consultants and internal departments as needed and leads input to City systems including reconciliation of Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) Updates and Internal Service Fund allocations required during the annual budget process.
Performs advanced professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work; supervises and oversees paraprofessional and professional staff in assigned area; may assist in training staff and serving as a lead worker.
Provides programs management in assigned area; provides analytical support and coordination of special projects, as assigned.
Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers; conducts research, audits and/or assessments; provides information, guidance and materials in support of designated programs; troubleshoots issues and resolves problems; and, provides project staff support, liaison services and/or general oversight to designated committees, external stakeholders or project teams.
Monitors and ensures compliance with policy, procedures, standards and/or regulations.
Gathers information, analyzes and compiles data, identifies requirements and trends, and presents findings; prepares, updates and maintains records, reports, presentations, and databases.
Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned division, program, and/or project budgets and expenditures.
Provides procurement recommendations and assists in purchase acquisitions.
Provides accounting, budget, financial management and financial reporting/analysis in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Researches discrepancies and reconciling funds and accounts.
Prepares financial reports.
Analyzes and forecasts expenses and revenues.
Reviews and approves requisitions.
Oversees daily operations, initiative or projects.
Lead project development, design, coordinate and implement programs.
Prepares cost estimates, forecasts, financial analyses and financial statements.
Preparation of the ACFR, including financial statements and schedules.
Assisting customers with financial and accounting issues.
Recommends policies and procedures.
Serves as second level of approval for expenditures, budget requests and support documentation.
Perform professional advanced journey-level analysis policy support and program/project administration.
Manage projects.
Conduct financial analyses.
Administer contracts.
Prepare agenda items for City council and other boards and commissions.
Compile and analyze data.
Prepare complex reports.
Represent the city in professional meetings and/or with other agencies.
Write grant applications.
Conduct surveys.
Participate in the design of new and revised programs, systems, procedures and methods of operations.
Coordinate and review transactions.
Plan and coordinate safety programs and emergency plans, as assigned.
Perform injury/accident investigations, as assigned.
Assist with deterring reasonable accommodations, as assigned.