FINANCIAL ANALYST

Summary

Incumbents perform professional budget preparation and financial analysis work. This position provides frequent analysis of the City's financial position to aid in decision making and reporting throughout the year and is engaged in various municipal budget compliance tasks and other special assignments.

This position also monitors and reviews policies and procedures/processes, prepares financial analyses for short- and long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts, and identifies process improvements.EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in economics, finance, accounting, public administration, or other business-related field from an accredited institution, and two years of experience in financial cost analysis, budget preparation, or a closely-related financial/fiscal activity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNoneSELECTION PROCESSApplicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HEREThe City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays.

For additional benefit information, please Click Here01I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application.

I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.I acknowledge the above statement.02Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

YesNo03Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

YesNo04Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

• Master's Degree, or higher in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or other business-related field from an accredited institution
• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or other business-related field from an accredited institution
• Associate's Degree
• High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
• None of the above05How many years of experience do you have in financial cost analysis, budget preparation, or a closely related financial/fiscal activity?6 years or more4 years to less than 6 years2 years to less than 4 years
• Less than 2 years
• None of the above06Please describe any budgeting experience, highlighting any municipal experience in Arizona.
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• If none, enter N/A.07Please describe your experience with Microsoft Office products.
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