Financial Analyst

City of Phenix City

Job Title:

Financial Analyst

Starting Salary: $29,904.2 – $34,301.9 per hour (DOQ)

Date Needed: ASAP

Number of Employees Requested:
One

Work Hours:

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Weekends/Overtime as needed)

Reports to:

Finance Director

Under the direction of the Finance Director, performs complex financial analysis and financial forecasting for the City. Manages municipal debt and investment activity, assists with the annual budget preparation.

• Research and understand laws and best practices related to municipal debt and strategic financial planning.
• Conduct complex financial analysis.
• Research financial markets and the economic environment, and make recommendations for long‑range financial planning and assist in preparation of the City’s annual budget.
• Manage the city’s investment portfolio.
• Prepare cash flow projections and monthly investment reports in accordance with best practices and the City’s guidelines and policies.
• Possess in‑depth understanding of governmental finance and municipal debt to assist with municipal borrowing and capital expenditure planning.
• Manage and maintain all warrants issued by the City, including appropriate accounting and reporting, debt repayment and status of planned projects funded with warrant funds.
• Read and interpret contents of intergovernmental agreements.
• Assist with routine accounting functions when needed, including audit preparation.
• Maintain work area in an organized and neat manner.

Education & Experience Guidelines:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field (preferred).
• Five (5) years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a government setting.

Knowledge of:

• Accounting standards, accounting principles, and concepts.
• In‑depth knowledge of governmental finance, municipal debt, and the laws and regulations governing municipal finance.
• Federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations governing finance.

Ability to:

• Utilize economic trends and data for financial forecasting, planning and budget preparation.
• Read, comprehend, analyze and report on highly complex material related to financial, accounting, purchasing, cash management and payroll operations.
• Effectively use written communication to prepare forms, reports, memoranda, letters and document processes and procedures.
• Effectively use verbal communication to interact with employees, supervisors, elected officials and the public.
• Utilize computer skills including software for word-processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, database utilization and other specialized accounting and financial software.
• Build and maintain relationships with employees, supervisors, elected officials, city, county, state and federal administrators and officials.
• Work from an administrative direction in terms of broadly defined goals.
• Work non‑duty hours including weekend or holidays when necessary.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment:
Work location will be indoors with potential for overnight travel to attend and participate in training, seminars and workshops.

Other Finance Department employees including Finance Director, Department Heads and Office Managers, City Council, and City Management.