Financial Services Analyst, Principal

Location: San Tan Valley

IMPORTANT APPLICANT INFORMATION:
The advertised salary range provided covers the entire compensation spectrum for the position classification. The anticipated hiring range for this role is between $ to $ annually. It's essential to note that the actual salary offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity considerations. JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY Positions assigned to this class are responsible for complex, multi-faceted project management for the Finance Department including providing advice and support to the Department Director and senior management team;

performing financial analysis; and overseeing, developing, and presenting financial activities, reports, projections, analyses, and performance measures. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a senior level professional classification in the financial services job family. Incumbent(s) perform the full range of advanced accounting/finance duties that demonstrates broad practical knowledge in a variety of processes, methods, techniques and best practices. As a first-level supervisor, work involves planning, directing and coordinating difficult assignments, the modification of established guidelines, and the initiation of new approaches.

May be responsible for daily work assignments, conducting work reviews, supervising and training staff, and providing recommendations to management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs. When assigned to the Budget Division within the Finance Department:
* Provides strategic direction in support of critical tax and revenue policy objectives by analyzing market trends, statistical data, and proposed legislation.
* Prepares and/or reviews projections and reports for the Town's annual revenue budget process; includes forecasts for various revenue sources, population, development activity, and demographics; develops dynamic models to assist in forecasting.
* Prepares and/or reviews fiscal impact reports related to proposed developments and growth projections, considering near and long-term economic forecasts, land use assumptions, and development patterns.
* Prepares and/or reviews complex account reconciliations and journal entries.
* Assists with preparing monthly financial analyses and reports.
* Plans, approves, and supervises the deployment of systems and processes to manage and analyze financial data and other records.
* May supervise staff; direct and evaluate assigned staff; respond to employee concerns and problems; direct daily work; counsel, coach, and discipline assigned employees; complete employee performance appraisals; conduct interviews and make hiring recommendations.
* May oversee policies and activities related to the Town's portfolio of cash and investments.
* Performs related work as assigned. When assigned to the Accounting Division within the Finance Department:
* Assists in the production of the Town's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
* Assists in the annual financial audit process.
* Performs complex financial analysis; prepares financial reports; develops, updates and implements policies and procedures pertaining to accounting functions.
* Provides guidance and assistance in the resolution of difficult accounting issues; interprets and resolves accounting problems identified by staff, auditor or other departments; clarifies accounting requirements.
* Reviews work and Journal Entries prepared by accounting staff.
* Assists with the analysis and implementation of automated financial systems.
* May supervise staff; direct and evaluate assigned staff; respond to employee concerns and problems; direct daily work; counsel, coach, and discipline assigned employees; complete employee performance appraisals; conduct interviews and make hiring recommendations.
* Performs related work as assigned. When assigned to the Customer Service Division within the Finance Department:
* Plans, coordinates and supports the evaluation, selection, acquisition and implementation of applicable computer systems to support departmental activities and processes.
* Develops and executes comprehensive systems testing plans to ensure that software systems perform in conformance with business process specifications and all regulatory requirements.
* Coordinates communications with software vendors to ensure timely resolution of software errors and performance issues.
* Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of automated financial systems and develops strategies and alternatives that focus on continuous improvement, innovation and customer service.
* Analyzes assigned departmental processes and collaborates with appropriate internal departments; develops specifications for system modifications…