Financial Analyst

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Assist in complex revenue and other financial analysis studies used in financial and budgetary planning

• Participate in posting, balancing, and reconciliation of grant accounts, as well as providing analysis of grant transactions. Monitor and report on the status of federal, state, and local grants; review and audit grant regulations and policies, grant contracts, amendments, and other documents to ensure grant compliance

• Investigate, interpret, and prepare research related to improvements of budgeting and accounting information systems and financial services such as grant administration, risk management, and long-term debt management

• Assist in the coordination of development and implementation of new and revised programs, computerized and manual procedures, as well as methods of operation related to financial controls, grant administration, risk management, and long-term debt management

• Gather and analyze data on existing programs; perform complex statistical analysis, conduct surveys, and prepare proposals, including financial policy and procedure requirements

• Represent the City in inter-program, community, and professional meetings as required

• Confer with members of the public to explain financial policies and programs and to respond to complaints and requests for information

Payroll/Classification Title: Administrative Services Analyst

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

Performs professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides program coordination and administration of assigned areas.

Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers; conducts research, audits and/or assessments; provides information, guidance and materials in support of designated programs; troubleshoots issues and resolves problems; and, provides project staff support, liaison services and/or general oversight to designated committees, external stakeholders or project teams. Monitors and ensures compliance with policy, procedures, standards and/or regulations.

Gathers information, analyzes data, identifies requirements and trends, and presents findings; prepares, updates and maintains records, reports, presentations, marketing materials and databases; provides recommendations and implements solutions in support of assigned areas.

Provides analytical support and coordination of special projects, as assigned.

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Positions assigned to management analysis/program administration may be responsible for:

Maintain assigned budget and financial databases and systems; problem solve and troubleshoot technical and functional issues related to the City's budget and financial systems. 

Develop and review budget proposals for assigned departments and make recommendations to upper level management staff.

Perform management analysis and policy support.

Develop, design, coordinate and implement programs.

Manage projects.

Conduct financial analysis.

Administer contracts.

Prepare agenda items for City council and other boards and commissions.

Compile and analyze data.

Prepare complex reports.

Represent the city in professional meetings and/or with other agencies.

Write grant applications.

Conduct surveys.

Recommend policies and procedures.

Participate in the design of new and revised programs, systems, procedures and methods of operations.

Coordinate and review transactions.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related field.

• Two (2) years of professional level experience in the field of assignment.

License/Certificate:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.

• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required. 

• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates that is established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments as vacancies arise. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department. 

The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by Oxnard Mid Managers Association (OMMA).

Note:
For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

City staff may be required to play an active role in the event of an emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.

This position requires a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public Employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for people/individuals with disabilities.  If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date.  Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

For questions, please contact: Megan Ferguson at megan.ferguson@oxnard.org or (805) 385-8357.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Salary : $64,267 - $117,295