Sr Financial Analyst

Las Vegas Valley Water District•San Jose, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, performs complex fiscal, statistical and management analyses supporting financial and budgeting functions, programs and initiatives for the District, Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), Springs Preserve, Big Bend Water District (BBWD) and small systems; performs highly complex analyses and provides sound professional recommendations and significant assistance in strategic and long-term financial planning, budget development and implementation and policy formulation; and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance or a closely related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience performing complex financial, statistical and budgetary analyses, preferably in a governmental agency or public utility.
Operate a computer and spreadsheet, word processing, financial modeling and other enterprise software.
Analyze and make sound recommendations on complex financial data.
Select appropriate methodologies and perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations and analyses.
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive financial analyses, reports and presentation materials.
Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Understand, interpret, explain and apply District and state policies and laws regulating financial accounting, reporting and recordkeeping.
Ability to distinguish colors and use of both eyes.
Use written and oral communication skills.
Read and interpret complex financial and statistical data, information and documents.
Analyze and solve complex problems.
Use math and apply mathematical reasoning and abstract statistical concepts.
Observe and interpret people and situations.
Learn and apply new information or skills.
Perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks.
Work under changing intensive deadlines.
Interact with District managers, staff, officials of other entities, advisory committee members, and others encountered in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of progressively responsible professional financial planning and analysis experience, preferably in a large government agency or utility.
Exhibit strong written and oral presentation skills.
Hold a demonstrated record of working collaboratively with various departments and different levels of employees.
Knowledge of theory, principles, best practices and techniques of public agency budget development, implementation and monitoring.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal law and regulations governing budgeting and financing of public utilities.
Knowledge of computer tools and software particularly as related to budget development, control and monitoring.
Knowledge of methods, tools and best practices in budget management, reporting and variance management.
Knowledge of sophisticated statistical analysis, financial modeling, data management and manipulation.
Knowledge of financial/statistical/econometric/comparative analysis techniques and formulae.
Knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication.
Knowledge of correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of the District's enterprise budgeting and accounting systems, their functionalities, requirements and usage.

Responsibilities

Performs complex fiscal, statistical and management analyses supporting financial and budgeting functions, programs and initiatives for the District, Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), Springs Preserve, Big Bend Water District (BBWD) and small systems.
Performs highly complex analyses and provides sound professional recommendations and significant assistance in strategic and long-term financial planning, budget development and implementation and policy formulation.
Evaluates financial programs and reporting processes and makes sound recommendations for improvement within areas of responsibility.
Makes clear, effective oral presentations on complex financial issues.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District management, staff, officials of other entities, the public and others encountered in the course of work.