City of Detroit · 2 days ago
Financial Analyst II
MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $83K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Detroit is seeking a Financial Analyst II to join the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. This role involves performing a range of professional analyst assignments, including financial evaluation, strategic financial modeling, and developing compliance measures for financial and operational policies.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Using ERP Cloud applications performs the following activities:
Strategic planning, financial and operational analysis, budget preparation and analysis, and other critical analysis
Financial evaluation of agencies and departments
Strategic financial modeling, annual target setting, and annual business planning process for City Agencies to assess financial implications and support complex business decisions
Using Process Management to manage the financial review cycle
Development, implementation, and monitoring of financial and operational policies, guidelines, processes, procedures, internal controls, and performance measures
Partnering with City Agencies to develop and monitor multi-year operating and capital plans, reserve forecasts, and long range financial strategies
Develops, implements, monitors, and ensures compliance of financial and operational performance measures based on guidance and instructions provided by the supervisor
Analyzes and reviews as a part of a team or with guidance from higher level Financial Analysts prior year expenditures, grant balances, and fund sources and prepares detailed financial forecasts, cost projections, and recommendations based on actual results
Prepares, provides, and responds to routine and non-controversial requests and inquiries regarding financial, expenditure, revenue/fund status, appropriation transfers, supplemental appropriations, and variance reports to management to enable financial and budgetary monitoring and control
Evaluates monthly financial and operational performance against plan, prior year, and forecast
Identifies and advises higher level Financial Analysts or on occasion, agency or departmental staff on budget overruns, revenue shortfalls, and other financial problems; recommends options and solutions; and works with the supervisor to resolve problems
Draws charts and graphs, using computer spreadsheets, to illustrate technical report
Compiles and analyzes accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in accounting, business, public administration, or a closely related field
At least twenty-four (24) semester (36 terms) credits of coursework in accounting, finance, or economics
For Financial Analyst II, at least two (2) years of experience
Demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions
Preferred
One (1) year of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of budgets, loans or other financial data
Financial Analysts with a master's degree, such as Master in Business Administration, Master in Finance, Masters in Economics, and other appropriate and related courses of study
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
City Employees Retirement System
Company
City of Detroit
Detroit is a dynamic, diverse city with an intriguing history. It's a place of people and places, trends and events.
10001+ employees
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Gary Brown
Director/CEO of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
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