Senior Financial Analyst

Company: City of Evanston
Location: Evanston
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

• Position Type:City Manager's Office/ Financial Analyst
• Date Posted:3/14/2025
• Location:New Civic Center
• Closing Date:03/24/2025$86,395.22 - $129,593.42*Starting salary is dependent on qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for the range.NATURE OF WORK:Under general direction of the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Financial Analyst supports the Finance Division with accounting, budgeting, auditing, payroll, and other financial responsibilities. The range of assignments will vary; ideal candidates will have a strong financial, analytical, accounting, technical, and business process experience. Job duties can include accounting and financial responsibilities including the reconciliation and maintenance of assigned general ledger accounts, reconciliation of bank accounts, regular financial reporting, and preparation of individual fund accounts as assigned.The Senior Financial Analyst coordinates self-initiated and assigned special projects and identifies process improvement opportunities that will enhance the internal and external experience as well as financial outcomes.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignments will include some or all of the following):
  • Provides support and acts as financial management staff liaison for New World ERP system. Provides support and backup to Human Resources HRIS Administrator with the City's HRIS system. Troubleshoots issues within the City's HRIS system on HR functions.
  • Assists with granting Process and Payroll Approval access to new managers, supervisors, directors, and payroll processors in the City's financial and payroll applications.
  • Assists in coordinating the annual budget process alongside the CFO and Deputy CFO.
  • Prepares the Monthly Financial Report.
  • Assists in monitoring the progress of the Capital Improvement Plan; scrutinizes and projects revenues and expenditures.
  • Assists the Department with the purchasing process while maintaining compliance with purchasing rules and regulations.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations on operating and Capital budget project requests.
  • Assists in the review, analysis and revision of financial policies and procedures.
  • Provides project analysis including gathering data, processing data, analyzing and making recommendations based on analysis.
  • Coordinates and supports self-initiated and assigned business process improvement initiatives in the areas of capital improvement planning, long-range forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Partners with IT and serves as subject matter expert for various applications utilized throughout the City.
  • Supports the Accounting Division during the annual audit process as needed.
  • Administrates over various software applications as needed and assigned.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
    • Must possess a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or substantially similar area from an accredited college or university.
    • Must possess three (3) or more years of progressively responsible financial and analytical work experience. Work experience in government or non-profit sector is preferred.
    • Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; including presentation skills.
    • Ability to analyze comprehensive business processes, perform in-depth work analyses, and associated project plans for executing changes to existing policies and processes.
    • Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications specifically, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access.
    • Knowledge of municipal policy and process theory, evaluation of concepts; the ability to assemble, analyze and organize critical data.
    • Ability to learn, understand, and incorporate city ordinances, rules, regulations and procedures into daily activities.
    • Ability to gather and analyze complex data using statistical methods and cost center analyses.
    • Ability to work on multiple projects, some which may have conflicting deadlines and/or priorities.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals and staff throughout the City and outside of the organization.
    • Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial accounting systems and procedures.
    • Ability to facilitate meetings and lead special project teams.
    • Ability to read, understand, and interpret scientific and technical journals, manuals, ordinances, policies and procedures, ordinances, statues, rules, regulations, newspapers, memos, letters, abstracts, financial reports and legal documents.
    • Ability to attend City Council and Committee evening meetings, if required.
    • Ability to speak before audiences with poise, voice control and confidence, using proper grammar and vocabulary appropriate to the audience.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:The ability to work in a primarily sedentary position, with the ability to occasionally use force to exert up to 10 pounds. The ability to lift, carry or otherwise move objects, books, materials, etc. using up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from indoor temperature changes. There are no environmental hazards associated with this classification.SUPERVISION:This position operates under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer. The position will also provide support to other Division Managers in the Finance Department. Performance is reviewed through observation, completion of projects, status reports, conferences and meetings. Guidance is provided through the City Code, departmental policies, City operating practices and procedures, and other resources as applicable to the specific projects assigned. Work is evaluated at least annually with respect to ability, customer service, research and analytical skill, written and verbal communication skills, and performance in accordance with this classification standard.PUBLIC CONTACT:The employee has regular and frequent contact with division and department employees, other City employees, and the general public including outside agencies and elected officials on occasion.SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST Qualifications Assessment Structured Oral InterviewTo apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).
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