Municipal Finance Analyst - CFDs & Special Districts

Financial Analyst

The City is seeking an analytical finance/accounting professional with experience in special district administration to join the team. Under the direction of the Deputy City Manager and Deputy Finance Director, the Financial Analyst is directly responsible for supporting the formation of Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) in coordination with Community Development as well as administration of other Special Districts (LLMDs, CSAs, etc.),

and performing analytical functions on special projects such as fee and rate studies and financial planning to assist the City Manager's office.

Under general direction, performs a variety of professional and complex analysis in support of specialized financial activities, and the preparation of forecasts and reports; conducts rate/fee studies and forecasting; collects and analyzes business performance data; collects and analyzes market and risk data; serves as a resource to managers, supervisors, and employees on financial matters; maintains special taxing district budgets and assessment levies;

develops processes to enhance special district administration, bond issuance and monitoring; participates in complex policy development and strategic planning; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and performs related financial work as required.

Receives administrative direction from the Deputy City Manager, Department Director or senior management staff as assigned. May exercise functional, technical, or lead responsibility on a project basis and/or direct supervision over para-professional, technical, and clerical support staff.

This is the specialized/advanced journey level class in the Management Analyst job series. Employees at this level are generally assigned responsibility for the management and administration of multiple significant programs, projects, functions, and/or service areas within a department. Employees at this level also independently perform the most complex, difficult, and responsible analyses related to financial, systems, statistical, programmatic, management, and other administrative areas in providing highly responsible staff support to a City department.

Assignments are typically received in broad, outline form, and employees are expected to act independently in developing applicable resources and information. Employees at this level are assigned to highly complex areas and the scope of duties requires greater expertise than at the Management Analyst level.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge of advanced project and/or program management, analytical processes, and financial report preparation techniques; municipal programs such as, but not limited to community development block grant, finance, budgeting, and other related governmental programs. Assessment and Taxation rules, laws, regulations and City policies as required by the position. Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. General accounting principles and practices.

Financial analysis and modeling methods and tools. Principles and practices of contract negotiation, preparation, and evaluation; and public agency budget development and administration, and sound financial management policies and procedures. Methods and techniques of effective technical, administrative, and financial record keeping, report preparation, and presentation. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work. English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to independently perform professional duties in the analysis of a variety of complex financial and accounting data. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations including those related to assessment and taxation. Conduct rate studies and other financial studies. Perform financial planning and economic analysis. Perform computerized modeling and forecasting. Monitor assigned accounting and financial analysis activities including compliance with local, State, and Federal requirements and professional standards.

Provide authoritative review of Special District budgets to ensure Taxing District's authority to levy tax. Coordinate and oversee programmatic administrative, budgeting, and fiscal reporting activities. Conduct research on a wide variety of administrative topics including contract feasibility,…