Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

The City of Phenix City is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Financial Analyst.

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Financial Analyst FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Finance Pay Grade: EAP-10

Location: Municipal Building Reports to Position: Finance Director

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Finance Director performs complex financial analysis and financial forecasting for the City. Manages municipal debt and investment activity, assists with the annual budget preparation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Researches and obtains a thorough understanding and knowledge of laws and best practices related to municipal debt and strategic financial planning
• Conducts complex financial analysis
• Researches financial market and the economic environment and make recommendation for long-range financial planning and assists in preparation of the City's annual budget and related documents
• Manages the city's investment portfolio
• Prepares cash flow projections and monthly investment reports in accordance with the best practices and the City's guidelines and policies
• Possesses an in depth understanding of governmental finance and municipal debt to assist with municipal borrowing and capital expenditure planning
• Manage and maintains all warrants issued by the City to include appropriate accounting and reporting, debt repayment and statuses of planned projects funded with warrant funds
• Reads and interprets contents of intergovernmental agreements
• Assist with routine accounting functions when needed to include audit preparation
• Maintain work area in an organized and neat manner

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Guidelines

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's Degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Experience

Five (5) years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a government setting

Licenses or Certifications

N/A

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

• Accounting standards, accounting principles and concepts
• In depth knowledge of governmental finance, municipal debt and the laws and regulation governing municipal finance
• Federal, state and municipal laws and regulations governing finance

Ability to:

• Utilize economic trends and data for financial forecasting, planning and budget preparation
• Read, comprehend, analyze and report on highly complex material related to financial, accounting, purchasing, cash management and payroll operations
• Effectively use written communication to prepare forms, reports, memoranda, letters and document processes and procedures
• Effectively use verbal communication to effectively interact with employees, supervisors, elected officials and the public
• Utilize computer skills including software for word-processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, database utilization and other specialized accounting and financial software
• Build and maintain relationships with employees, supervisors, elected officials, city, county, state and federal administrators and officials
• Work from an administrative direction in terms of broadly defines goals
• Work non-duty hours including weekend or holidays when necessary
• Work in constant state of alertness and a safe manner