Senior Financial Analyst - Grants

Professional level work providing fiscal/budgetary services and analysis in support of Public Works Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and/or assigned functional areas.

Coordinates countywide grants activities, including development and communication of processes, tracking and reporting grants activity, and providing support to departments in meeting grant-related needs.

** Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

** Additional compensation based on licensure.

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These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Assist and report to the Financial Business Administrator with County Level grants management and financial reporting. Work is performed with independence requiring the exercise of discretion, sound judgment and initiative, under general direction of the assigned supervisor. Requires analytical skills and technical knowledge of financial and administrative systems, standards, policies and procedures.

Develop and implement procedures and controls to ensure grant compliance. Provide technical support to recipient divisions, assist with contract interpretation, process expenditures and monitor budget. Maintain files, records, inventory, and other documentation. Perform financial oversight, budget establishment/amendment, analysis, tracking, and reporting. Analyze monthly expenditure reports and track, record, and ensure accuracy of account payables/receivables. Maintain grant management software. Manage calendar to provide sufficient time for reporting requirements.

Prepare and submit required financial, programmatic, and monitoring reports. Facilitate monitoring visits, examination of files, and follow up reporting. Work with external auditors in examination of files and assemble necessary audit responses. Assist Grant Supervisor with research, grant applications, and development of the Grant annual budget.

Coordinates CIP budget activities, including development and communication of processes, tracking and reporting activity, and providing support to Public Works in meeting the financial planning and execution of CIP program.

Review, research, and resolve financial issues. Analyze revenue and expenditure patterns. Prepare, develop and distribute financial records and reports. Review financial records to ensure proper documentation and compliance

Assist in the purchasing of professional services, construction contracts, coordination of the budget process, application of fiscal policy and other special projects.

Performs other related work as required.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in finance, accounting, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and two (2) years grant management experience required.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Requires analytical skills and technical knowledge of financial and administrative systems, standards, policies and procedures.

Knowledge of laws, regulations and statutes and processes as related to grants and budget development. Knowledge of local government administration, management, budgeting, accounting, and financial administration. Knowledge of research techniques and technology as applied to budgeting.

Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting data.

Ability to research and analyze information and data, recognize trends, arrive at valid conclusions, and make recommendations regarding plans for action.

Ability to…