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Senior Financial Analyst

Washington County, Oregon
Full-time
Remote
United States
$97,423.80 - $118,369.20 USD yearly
Finance & Professional Services

THE POSITION

Washington County's Land Use & Transportation is now hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Administrative Services Division!

The Position
The Senior Financial Analyst is a critical function within the department. This role supervises 3 Financial Analyst who manage budgets for Capital Project Services, Engineering, Traffic and Survey, and  Operations and Maintenance divisions of LUT. This role share responsibility for budget development and monitoring, and department financial support to include: development of the fee schedule, department cost plan development, cash flow analysis on special and capital funds, state financial reporting, and annual asset reporting. In addition, this role is responsible for interpreting budget requirements, following state budget laws and County budget compliance requirements, reviewing historical data, and predict future trends related to financial forecasting. If you feel you have a strategic mind, strong communication skills, and you enjoy cross-team collaboration, we encourage you to apply!

Ideal Candidate
Will have knowledge of:
  • Public budgeting, fiscal management, and administration
  • Governmental finance and accounting practices, principles, and procedures
  • GAAP and GASB rules
  • Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of financial analysis and forecasting
  • Workday, Questica (cloud)
Will have the skills to:
  • Be a  leader in managing financial data and budgets
  • Be a self-starter with strong organizational skills
  • Be solution-oriented, collaborative, strengths-based, and innovative approach

Will have the ability to:
  • Reconcile data and ability to present findings to a wide audience
  • Understand and apply applicable Federal, State, and local laws
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing to convey information to others
  • Exercise judgment in responding to and resolving complex issues
  • Work accurately under pressure and time constraints
  • Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
  • Analyze, organize, and interpret data from various sources, draw logical conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
  • Maintain and balance a variety of financial records, ledgers, accounts, and associated files
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, follow this link: Senior Financial Analyst

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: 

  • 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.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Steps of the process:

  1.  Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
  2. MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualification(s) screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received.
  3. Panel Interview(s): Candidates who pass the screening step(s) will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
  4. Reference Checks: We will conduct reference checks for the final candidate(s), generally 3-4 professional references.
  5. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the final candidate(s) and the hiring manager will extend a conditional offer of appointment.
  6. Post-Offer Check: The final candidate will require to successfully clear a third-party background check as a pre-employment condition. If offered for a bilingual position, additional oral and written bilingual proficiency tests are required.
  7. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all pre-employment condition(s) have been met.

Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail 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. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. 

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.

Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a 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 e-mail: Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.Gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
 
Questions Regarding This Recruitment
Contact Brighton Bohnenkamp, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov

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