Financial Analyst III

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A 6.5% COST OF LIVING INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023.

To apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cvwd/

TITLE: Financial Analyst III
SRN A50: $9,107 - $12,589 Monthly, Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CVWDEA
Department: Finance
Section: Administration

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to: Finance Director
Supervises the following positions: N/A

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, this is a highly experienced professional level position performing a variety of complex and difficult professional and analytical assignments and recommendations in support of long-term financial planning, utility rate development, financial reporting, budget development and statistical analysis. This position requires specialized knowledge, abilities, and skills and work is performed with a high degree of independent judgment in the performance of duties. This position is responsible for complex projects involving a high level of administrative responsibility and independent problem solving having a significant consequence of error. Work requires creativity and resourcefulness to accomplish goals and objectives.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages and coordinates moderately to highly complex and difficult services, programs, and special projects. Oversees and/or participates in the development, implementation, and coordination of assigned programs and projects; coordinates with internal staff and outside groups and agencies; participates in the development of related department and District policies and procedures.
• Assumes full responsibility for the preparation of the District-wide budget, capital improvement program and related documents; performs analyses of requests and proposals and meets with department directors to evaluate justifications; creates and maintains computer files to combine all information into presentable format; ensures all components balance and reviews entries by department for accuracy and reasonableness; reviews and approves Board Agenda items for fiscal impact; meets with each department manager to justify budget requests; prepares draft budget for management team review; incorporates changes and issues subsequent drafts to the management team, Finance Committee, and Board; incorporates final changes and prepares final budget for publishing.
• Prepares projections of revenues, budget estimates and supporting schedules; monitors and reports variances on budget and revenue account status; conducts expenditure analysis; analyzes cost accounting data and prepares reports; compiles special reports for budget tracking and reporting.
• Performs a variety of complex research and analysis on various segments of the District’s operations; collects and analyzes data and information including information on current department and/or District practices, policies, and procedures; identifies, investigates, and makes recommendations for changes as necessary; performs cost benefit and/or return on investment analysis on proposed changes; prepares necessary reports including staff reports and board agenda items; develops written procedures and implements programs resulting from research and analysis.
• Participates in short and long range financial planning and rate setting; develops long-range financial forecasts, cash flow analysis and analysis of capital development and financing alternatives; conducts appropriate research; prepares forecasts of changes; participates in the District’s strategic planning effort.

See http://www.cvwd.org/175/Job-Descriptions for full job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid California operator's license. Department of Motor Vehicles driving record may influence employment or classification.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University with major course work in Finance, Accounting, or related field, including advanced accounting, public or business administration, cost accounting, and a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience performing complex financial, statistical and budgetary analysis or rate setting preferably in a governmental agency or public utility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.