Financial Analyst @ Business & Finance

administrative - professional-technical - analyst

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open date 11/04/2026

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financial analyst summary description

under general direction, the financial analyst performs professional budget development, budget monitoring and financial analysis duties to support effective fiscal management for the district's capital projects program. The position also supports the senior accountant and assistant controller in the financial management of the capital projects program by performing elementary accounting duties as a backup to the senior accountant.

essential duties and responsibilities

• prepares, monitors and analyzes capital project budgets and supporting schedules, including the mid-year budget amendments submitted to the department of taxation.
• identifies budget variances and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• tracks project costs from inception through completion and closeout.
• calculates and tracks retainage in compliance with nrs 338.
• reviews project budgets, expenditures, encumbrances, and funding sources to ensure compliance with approved appropriations and funding restrictions.
• assists district leadership in preparing the project budgets for the district's capital improvement plan, including the preparation of reports for presentation to the capital funding protection committee and the board of trustees.
• develops cost analyses, variance analyses, trend reports, capital project cost projections, burn-rates and operational performance reports, utilizing financial modeling and analytical methodologies.
• identifies budget variances, unallowable costs, and timing issues within capital project spending.
• inputs, updates, and maintains capital project budgets in the financial management system, ensuring proper budget controls and accurate posting to fund and project codes.
• tracks obligated versus unobligated balances and ensures compliance with governmental fund accounting principles.
• documents process findings and recommends operational improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls.
• calculates interest earnings for capital funds and arbitrage reports required for tax-exempt bonds.
• supports the duties of the senior accountant, such as processing progress payments and other duties.
• may perform other duties as assigned.

qualifications

any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

education: bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or any other related field required.

experience: one (1) year of experience as a professional accountant, financial analyst or budget analyst required. Experience in a governmental organization is preferred.

licenses/certificates: none.

competencies for successful performance of job duties knowledge of:

• principles and practices of governmental budgeting, cost/benefit analysis and other financial analysis, and financial management.
• principles of report writing
• generally accepted accounting principles (gaap) and governmental fund accounting requirements.
• internal controls, audit requirements, and financial compliance standards.
• laws and regulations of governmental budgeting.

skill in:

• performing mathematical calculations and financial analysis.
• researching and resolving financial discrepancies.
• preparing and reviewing journal entries.
• utilizing financial software, spreadsheets, financial systems, and reporting tools.
• conducting cost and variance analyses to support decision-making.
• communicating financial information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• maintenance of budgetary controls.
• preparing detailed budget documents and projections.

ability to:

• make written and oral…