Senior Financial Analyst - RPU - Limited Term

Senior Financial Analyst
- Limited Term

The City of Rochester invites applications for Senior Financial Analyst
- Limited Term with Rochester Public Utilities. The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work. We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work.

We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community. It takes us all working together.

Nature of Work

The Senior Financial Analyst performs complex budgeting and accounting functions; conducts financial, statistical, and analytical studies; prepares and assists in the preparation of financial and regulatory reports, statements, and claims for reimbursement according to prescribed guidelines; performs related duties as required. This position fulfills the financial analysis and information needs for all levels of management and serves as the financial, budget, cost and rate analyst for Rochester Public Utilities.

The incumbent will design, create, and maintain systems used to effectively initiate, record, and report financial transactions and operational statistics.

Work Schedule
- The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days a week after the initial 6-month probationary period.

Limited Term:
This position is anticipated to last 12 - 18 months, and is contingent upon the availability of allocated funds, as well as favorable performance by the incumbent. When the need for additional staff ends, the position will be eliminated unless the City chooses ongoing continuation.

Pay
- The salary range is $92,267 to $108,550, depending on qualifications, with advancement to $135,688.

Benefits – This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. Please check out the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details.

To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by Wednesday, September 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM. The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.

Budget Development/Monitoring

• Develop the annual schedule for RPU budget preparation.
• Coordinate the development of required budget model components by Finance staff.
• Provide technical expertise in creating or modifying budget collection/consolidation applications in budget software and create new budget coding.
• Offer information and assist/train staff and executive team in budget preparation, implementation, and control.
• Arrange, balance, compile and enter budget data; perform statistical analysis of cash flow and budgets.
• Prepare and execute quarterly budget reviews with each manager; monitor and evaluate budgets and cash flow for appropriateness to ensure fiscal solvency and accountability.
• Prepare the official budget document that is approved by the RPU Board of Directors.

Accounting

• Perform complex accounting functions for internal departments.
• Maintain chart of accounts; audit and post general ledger proposed entries; review and reconcile account and fund balances; analyze and assign codes in accordance with state reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Review documents and claims for accuracy, completeness, and uniformity to rules, regulations and laws; coordinate, prepare and review year-end closing process.
• Lead work order closing/fixed asset unitization process while gathering information from various sources to determine what assets were installed and the appropriate value to capitalize.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable, performing periodic reviews of financial reports to verify accuracy and fiscal solvency.

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