Senior Financial Analyst; Temporary

The City of Oxnard's Finance Department is seeking a temporary/extra-help Senior Financial Analyst with strong technical skills to be part of our Budget team. The ideal candidate will have experience in budget development and analysis and will also be interested in working with large volumes of data. This position will be responsible for basic principles, methods and practices of municipal finance, budgeting and accounting.

• Participates in preparation of Citywide mid-year update and annual budget. In addition, the position will lead the Citywide preparation of the annual personnel budget in coordination with City departments and the Budget Manager
• Leads monthly/quarterly/year-end budget to actual variance analysis
• Participates in ERP setup and maintenance related to budgeted accounts, projects, etc., reviews requests and recommends approval or modification
• Participates in Committee & Council agenda review
• Participates in identifying and testing new ways to configure Open Gov to enhance the budget production and monitoring processes
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Payroll Title/Classification
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Administrative Services Analyst, Senior

This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Analyst in that it performs advanced professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides professional program analysis, evaluation and administration. May lead professional level staff and may serve as a designated subject matter expert.

Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of any unusual or irregular issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management. Supervises paraprofessional staff and less than two professional staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.

PLEASE NOTE: Extra-Help positions are not expected to last more than 960 hours. Under the terms of the City's benefits plan and policies, this position is not eligible for benefits due to the short duration of employment. In this position, employment with the City of Oxnard is at will, and those selected for temporary placement retain the option, as does the City of Oxnard, to end employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Performs advanced professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work; supervises and oversees paraprofessional and professional staff in assigned area; may assist in training staff and serving as a lead worker
• Provides programs management in assigned area; provides analytical support and coordination of special projects, as assigned.
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers; conducts research, audits and/or assessments; provides information, guidance and materials in support of designated programs; troubleshoots issues and resolves problems; and, provides project staff support, liaison services and/or general oversight to designated committees, external stakeholders or project teams. Monitors and ensures compliance with policy, procedures, standards and/or regulations.
• Gathers information, analyzes and compiles data, identifies requirements and trends, and presents findings; prepares, updates and maintains records, reports, presentations, and databases.
• Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned division, program, and/or project budgets and expenditures. Provides procurement recommendations and assists in purchase acquisitions.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

Positions assigned to fiscal analysis may be responsible for:

4 Providing accounting, budget, financial management and financial reporting/analysis in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);

4 Researching discrepancies and reconciling funds and accounts;

4 Preparing financial reports;

4 Analyzing and forecasting expenses and revenues

4 Reviewing and approving requisitions

4 Overseeing daily operations, initiative or projects;

4 Lead project development, design, coordinate and implement programs;

4 Preparing cost estimates, forecasts, financial analyses and financial statements;

4 Preparation of the CAFR, including financial statements and schedules;

4 Preparing and coordinating…