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 EXPERIENCE

Bachelor'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, REGISTRATIONS

None

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants 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

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,