Senior Financial Analyst

Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.

Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

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About the Opportunity:

The Senior Financial Analyst in the Facilities, Fleet, and Parks Department provides advanced financial, statistical, and budgetary analysis to support the Department’s facilities operations, capital projects, parks, and mail and print services teams. The role uses a variety of financial and project management tools to extract, analyze, and interpret data. Key responsibilities include budgeting, overseeing grants, setting up capital projects, and reconciling funds. The individual in this position is expected to apply independent initiative and professional judgment to solve complex budget issues, track and reconcile any grant and project management reports and assisting in fiscal year closing activities. Experience in project management and budget software programs, governmental accounting, and advanced skills in building complex queries, charts, tables, and graphs is highly desirable. This position works closely with the Department Director, Division Managers, and staff across the County departments, including Asset Management, Finance, and Grants.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of –

• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of financial analysis and forecasting.

• Revenue and expenditure forecasting methods and models.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & GASB.

Skills to –

• Exercise judgment in responding to and resolving complex issues.

• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Ability to –

• Analyze, organize, and interpret data from various sources, draw logical conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.

• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Financial Analyst, Senior

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR 

• A Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR 

• An Associate's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR 

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, of which at least four (4) years of this experience must be in the public sector and includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification.

Additional Requirements

• Some positions may require the incumbent to pass an extensive background check.

About the Department/Division:

The Director’s Office for the Facilities, Fleet and Parks Department has broad range of program budgets, capital improvement project funding, and grant management responsibilities. This staff will oversee support of the Director, Division Managers and internal/external stakeholders such as  auditors and the County’s Finance Department staff.

Selection Process:

You can review our standard selection process here.

Our commitment to you:
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

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If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
 
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
 
Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Notice: Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, and which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.

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