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Seattle Department of Transportation · 3 days ago

Senior Financial Analyst

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$54.01/hr - $62.90/hr

3+ years exp

Seattle Department of Transportation is recognized across the country for its efforts in combining different modes of transportation. They are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide deep financial analyses and complex budgeting solutions for transportation operations and maintenance projects.

Government Administration

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develops, recommends, monitors, and reports complex transportation operating program budgets; prepares budget revisions to reflect changes in project, funding, or policy levels; reconciles budget and expenditures to reimbursements

Supports departmental planning, coordination, and administration of budget management process

Provides financial management and analyses for complex programs and projects; ensures accuracy of financial data; monitors project and grant fund expenditures; assures regulatory compliance with outside funding agencies; and closes out projects and grants

Conducts complex research on fiscal and financial policy issues; analyzes and reviews current and prior year expenditures, grant balances, and fund sources; develops financial models; prepares financial forecasts, cost projections and recommendations

Researches and analyzes various factors that will impact projects’ financial situation; identifies risks and opportunities regarding revenue, expenditures and other financial issues; provides frequent communication with project managers and lead the conversation to address emerging financial issues

Identifies and advises on potential budget overruns, revenue shortfalls and other financial problems; recommends options and solutions; and works with management to take corrective action

Supports information management and reporting requirements to SDOT management, City Budget Office, City Council and granting agencies; maintains current reports; designs new reports; and writes ad-hoc reports when necessary

Works with systems personnel to develop, modify, and improve financial reporting and budgeting systems

Promotes equity, diversity, and race and social justice at SDOT

Qualification

Budget developmentFinancial analysisData analysisMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsCustomer serviceMulti-cultural workplaceOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or a similar field

Three (3) years of professional experience in budget development and management, financial analysis, accounting, or similar field

An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties

Technical skill in analyzing large data sets and presenting results in an easy-to-follow format

Detail-oriented, with proven analytical and critical thinking skills

Experience with transportation projects or other large, complex public operating or capital projects/programs

Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office applications, specifically MS Excel and MS Word

Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

Strong customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills, ability to respond to unanticipated requests, prioritize work, and meet tight deadlines

Ability to work within SDOT's Workplace Expectations, including our values of Safety, Respect, Diversity, Trust, Productivity, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership, and Accountability

Effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base