Senior Financial Analyst

Summary

Responsible for providing complex financial analysis, budget development, oversight for special projects, and financial recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DUTIES

• Developand monitor the operating and capital budgets for assigned departments, including but not limited to, the development of financial proformas, rate and impact fee research, development, and implementation, preparation and review of financial forecasts, maintenance of business reports and documents, and recommendation(s) and information presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison to assigned enterprise/utility fund departments, specifically addressing the financial complexities associated with their revenues, expenditures, and capital improvement plans.
• Prepare major public documents, including but not limited to, the annual budget, rate book, budget in brief, and capital improvement program.
• Confirm funding is available for order requisitions and projects; research and prepare funding recommendations when funding is insufficient.
• Provide ad-hoc research and assistance in the development and compilation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and periodic bond rating call packets.
• Maintain position control for assigned departments, review for accuracy against budgeted positions, research, and correct errors, and assist with updating position control for next fiscal year.
• Review external funding agreements, reimbursement schedules, and financial data associated with grants, as needed.
• Review and process departmental budget transfers.
• Prepare financial reports including but not limited to revenue and expenditure reporting; present data to internal and external stakeholders as need.
• Serve as the lead for revenue, fee, and/or cost-of-service study analysis and maintenance of the financial software, including but not limited to adding new funds, divisions, or object codes.
• Assist in monitoring City of Denton franchise agreements and handling correspondence for agreements.
• Assist in the development of the City of Denton cost allocation model, annual tax rates, debt forecast, and general fund forecast.
• Collaborate with governmental agencies to obtain financial and legislative information.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and training to peers as requested.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field; and,
• Two (2) years' experience in financial analysis, budgeting, rate, costs, revenue analyses, or related field,

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Knowledge of appropriate Federal, State, and Local Government laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of City of Denton policies, procedures, mission, and goals.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Skill at the advanced level with Microsoft Office 365 and other software systems necessary to complete work.
• Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions to problems that maintain compliance.
• Skill in complex problem solving; identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill in performing complicated mathematical and statistical calculations on large data sets with accuracy.
• Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to prepare and forecast budget documentation for multi-department budgets.
• Ability to analyze, understand and communicate complex financial reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and in written forms, speak publicly, and listen intently to other points of view.
• Ability to work independently to manage multiple work tasks while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.
• Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.
• Ability to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and confidentiality.
• Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or presentations with internal and external stakeholders.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check and social security number verification.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

SAFETY

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No.
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Lifting no more than 10 pounds.
• Environment: Works in an office setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

CORE VALUES

• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Service-Oriented
• Strategically Focused
• Fiscally Responsible

TOP TIER BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans?
• Employee Health Clinic
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.