Financial Analyst

Washington County, OR

$90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or related field; OR Associate's Degree with 4 years of relevant experience; OR 6 years of relevant experience with 4 in public sector.
  • 2 years of progressively responsible experience in budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing; OR 4 years with an Associate's Degree.
  • Knowledge of revenue and expenditure forecasting methods.
  • Understanding of business or public budgeting and fiscal management.
  • Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Skills to effectively communicate complex budgetary information.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data to provide actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare annual operating and capital budgets for the Capital Project Services Division.
  • Supervise accounts payable, receivable, and contracting functions.
  • Create and present financial reports to division and department leadership.
  • Update financial forecast models for special funds.
  • Review and analyze financial activity reports in collaboration with department staff.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunity for ongoing professional development.
  • Positive and inclusive work environment.
  • Access to retirement savings plans.
  • Potential for flexible work schedules.
Full Job Description
Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.

Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Type:
Regular

Pay Range:
$90,615.36 - $110,120.04 Salary

Department:
Land Use and Transportation

FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt

The Financial Analyst helps prepare the Capital Project Services Division's operating and capital funds' annual budgets, supervises the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and contracting function for the division, prepares financial reports, updates financial forecast models for special funds and analyzes and reviews financial activity reports with division and department leadership. This position reports to one of two Senior Financial Analysts in the department. Budget preparation involves working with the Senior Administrative Manager, Senior Financial Analysts, Division Manager and other staff over several months to prepare, review, and analyze the department's requested budget. The total department budget is approximately $635 million and includes 339 full-time positions.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Knowledge of revenue and expenditure forecasting methods and models;


  • Knowledge of business or public budgeting, fiscal management, and administration;


  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;


  • Skills to work accurately under pressure and time constraints;


  • Skills to exercise judgment in responding to and resolving complex issues;


  • Skills to communicate effectively orally and in writing to convey information to others;


  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, employees, and/or vendors.


  • Ability to analyze, organize, and interpret data from various sources, draw logical conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.


To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Financial Analyst

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing; OR


  • An Associate's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing; OR


  • Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, of which at least four (4) years of experience must be in the public sector.


Selection Process:

You can review our standard selection process here.

Notice: Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.

Questions?

Recruiter:
Brighton Bohnenkamp

Email Address:
[email protected]

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