Financial Analyst II - Finance & Risk Management

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5413 - Financial Analyst II - Central Services

Salary Grade: 13

Pay Range 
Hiring Range: $62,337 - $74,796 Annually 

Pima County’s Department of Finance & Risk Management is seeking a skilled, motivated professional to join their Treasury & Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division as an Analyst II. Pima County offers many great benefits including an alternative work schedule and telecommuting up to two days per week after successful completion of the probationary period. The successful candidate will assist in the creation, modification and close out of CIP projects, review reports for accuracy, assist with creating and analyzing data sets using Microsoft Excel formulas and pivot tables. They will also assist in the CIP budget process and assist with the oversight of Community Facilities Districts. The candidate will work with and provide support services to CIP staff in multiple departments within the County. We are looking to hire a team player with a positive attitude who is reliable and detail oriented. If you enjoy working collaboratively within a team of dedicated professionals and have a passion for learning and growing, then this may be the perfect opportunity to join our team.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in finance, accounting, or business administration.
• Minimum one (1) year professional-level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing financial data, financial analysis, or financial management.
• Minimum one (1) year experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial or budgetary data.
• Minimum one (1) year experience using Microsoft Excel (V-lookups, pivot tables) and/or other advanced tools with large amounts of data.
• Experience working with capital programs.
• Experience working within a governmental accounting environment.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Assists with financial studies to analyze fiscal and operational matters and provides data to support recommendations for programs or service adjustments;
• Compiles, organizes, and analyzes financial and operational data for reports, including basic assumptions and findings to assist in decision-making;
• Supports revenue and expenditure forecasting by maintaining datasets and performing preliminary analyses under guidance;
• Monitors and reviews designated County contracts (expense and revenue) and reports findings to senior staff;
• Reviews and prepares Countywide and departmental budget requests, including operating budgets and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) documentation;
• Assists with evaluating departmental capital improvement requests and supports the review of CIP budget proposals;
• Updates Countywide and departmental budgets to reflect changes in funding levels and operations, with input from senior staff;
• Monitors operational and CIP budget performance, preparing preliminary recommendations for adjustments or improvements;
• Supports analysis of fiscal impacts of legislation under the direction of senior staff and incorporates findings into budget planning as needed;
• Participates in budgeting system maintenance, updates, and testing, including assisting with the preparation of budget documents.

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
 

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. The Finance & Risk Management Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion activity - grasping; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a cell; Vision - distinguish colors, have dept perception.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.