Financial Analyst IV (May underfill at a leve III

Position: Financial Analyst IV (May underfill at a leve III)
## Financial Analyst IV (May underfill at a leve III)
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR6132
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* Position Title:

** Financial Analyst IV (May underfill at a leve III)
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* Job Description:

** Performs cost and revenue analysis, including review of City revenues, expenditures, existing fees, fines, taxes, etc. Reviews financial reports, plans and capital expenditures; billing/assessments; revenue management practices; operating records and financial statements. Determines appropriate activity costs and proposes alternatives.
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* Work Location:

** This position follows a
** hybrid work schedule**, with a combination of remote and in-office work. Employees are expected to work onsite as required by the department.
** Visa Sponsorship:*
* ** Salt Lake City Corporation does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
**** This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
*** Health Insurance
* Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
* Paid vacation and personal leave
* 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
* Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
* A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
* Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
* Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
** TYPICAL DUTIES:
*** Performs internal financial and process reviews to assess department compliance, efficiency, effectiveness of internal controls, and utilization of City resources.
* Analyzes financial data to evaluate trends, variances, and performance, exercising discretion and independent judgment in recommendations.
* Utilizes historical data to recognize, calculate, and forecast monthly and annual revenue and expenses for current and future City programs. Assists in determining program cost and effectiveness.
* Conducts complex economic research and studies designed to identify potential revenue sources and enhance existing revenue streams. Reviews and interprets current and pending legislation with potential financial impacts on City programs and revenue.
* Provides input for and assists in annual budget preparation. Prepares periodic closing statements and various reports for management and external agencies. Develops and completes periodic and annual financial reports.
* Prepares special reports and financial studies for management and alerts leadership to significant variances from plan. Coordinates and resolves financial compliance or reporting issues to ensure accurate interpretation of policies.
* Develops and/or modifies policies and procedures related to financial reporting, cost analysis, and specialized financial processes. Provides interpretation of financial accounts, methods, and records for directors, managers, and officials.
* May provide work leadership for a finance or accounting functional unit, supporting team members with financial analysis tasks and process improvement initiatives.
* ** FINANCIAL ANALYST III** – Demonstrates a sound understanding of, and ability to follow, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and precedents in performing various financial functions. Demonstrates sound discretion and competence in performing financial functions related to financial, accounting, investigation, coordination, and analysis. Develops, interprets, and implements highly complex financial/accounting concepts and advanced techniques for financial planning and control. Provides specialized technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance.

Directs the development and implementation of new concepts and techniques for financial information analysis. Requires five to eight years of related work experience. A Master’s degree level of education or certification may be required at this level.
* ** FINANCIAL ANALYST IV** – Demonstrates a sound understanding of  and ability to follow, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and precedents in performing various financial functions. Demonstrates sound discretion and competence in performing financial functions related to financial,…