Senior Financial Systems Analyst

Las Vegas Valley Water District • San Jose, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, performs a variety of advanced professional duties in planning, leading, coordinating and implementing continuous improvement initiatives for District/SNWA financial and accounting systems and processes; leads and participates with key stakeholders in evaluating financial systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and lead in their implementation; serves as Finance Department project manager and liaison with Information Technology for development and installation of new systems and other technology solutions; and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance or a closely related field
• At least five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, preferably in a large government agency or utility
• Experience in a lead or project management role on finance and/or accounting systems improvement projects
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Demonstrated record of working collaboratively with various departments and different levels of employees
• Knowledge of principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and governmental accounting, including financial statement preparation and methods of financial control and reporting
• Knowledge of provisions and pronouncements of accounting standards, including GAAP, GASB and GFOA applicable to the work
• Knowledge of principles and practices of cost accounting
• Knowledge of internal control and audit principles, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of cost accounting methods and procedures
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to the financial administration of public agencies
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public agency budgeting
• Knowledge of advanced uses and operations of financial systems and tools
• Knowledge of research methods and statistical and financial analysis techniques
• Knowledge of general principles, methods and techniques of business process reengineering and systems analysis and design
• Knowledge of principles and practices of information technology applicable to accounting and financial analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of group facilitation methods and techniques
• Knowledge of project management principles, processes, methods and tools
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective business communication
• Knowledge of general human resources policies and practices applicable to the exercise of team leadership
• Ability to analyze varied and complex systems and process issues and problems
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to develop a big picture conceptual framework for conducting finance and accounting system, process and practice improvement projects and initiatives
• Ability to evaluate options and alternatives, reach sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations on complex financial operations and systems of internal control
• Ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply local, state and federal law, codes, ordinances and regulations and professional accounting standards regulating District/SNWA financial accounting, reporting and recordkeeping
• Ability to work collaboratively with department managers and staff and technology professionals to formulate integrated technology solutions to finance and accounting systems and process issues and enhancements
• Ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional teams
• Ability to negotiate understanding and build consensus agreements
• Ability to perform project management and program coordination responsibilities for projects of varying size and scope
• Ability to set priorities and balance responsibilities for multiple projects and initiatives to ensure timely, high quality results
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and courteously
• Ability to prepare clear comprehensive reports, documentation and other written materials
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex and/or confidential issues and situations
• Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with all levels of department and Information Technology staff, consultants and others encountered in the course of work
• A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree in accounting or finance
• License as a Certified Public Accountant
• Other professional accounting or finance certification
• Project management certification
• Certification in process improvement techniques such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Responsibilities

• Planning, leading, coordinating and implementing continuous improvement initiatives for District/SNWA financial and accounting systems and processes
• Leading and participating with key stakeholders in evaluating financial systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and lead in their implementation
• Serving as Finance Department project manager and liaison with Information Technology for development and installation of new systems and other technology solutions

Benefits

• Job-related physical evaluation

What This Job Offers

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