Pima County
Financial Analyst III - Cash & Debt Management Section
Pima County, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
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Financial Analyst III – Cash & Debt Management Section
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Pima County .
Job Classification:
5267 – Financial Analyst III – Central Services
Salary Grade:
15
Pay Range:
$68,931 – $96,512 annually
Hiring Range:
$68,931 – $82,721 annually
Job Description Summary Pima County’s Department of Finance & Risk Management is seeking a motivated professional to join its Financial Management Division (Cash & Debt Management Section). The successful candidate will work independently to prepare and analyze statements of cash flow for various county departments, perform reconciliations between the county’s financial system and the Treasurer’s Office, review reports for accuracy, and create and analyze data sets using Microsoft Excel formulas.
The position offers an alternative work schedule and telecommuting up to two days per week after successful completion of the probationary period. Candidates should be team players with a positive, proactive, detail‑oriented, and reliable attitude.
Essential Functions
Conduct county‑wide and departmental financial studies to analyze current and projected fiscal and operational matters, providing recommendations for new programs or service expansions.
Gather, analyze, and prepare financial and operational reports, including assumptions, methodologies, findings, and recommendations to support decision‑making.
Perform revenue and expenditure forecasting, financial impact analyses, and develop forecasting models and software tools to project budget trends and ensure the accuracy of financial estimates and long‑term sustainability.
Review, monitor, and evaluate designated county contracts (expense and revenue) to assess their financial impact and report findings.
Prepare, review, and evaluate county‑wide and departmental budget requests, including operating budgets and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) proposals.
Analyze and recommend funding levels for departmental capital improvement requests and assess new and amended CIP budget proposals.
Update county‑wide and departmental budgets to reflect changes in operations, funding levels, and other adjustments as necessary.
Monitor and evaluate the fiscal performance of operational and CIP budgets, providing recommendations for adjustments or improvements based on findings.
Analyze the fiscal impact of changes to legislation at the federal, state, and local levels and incorporate those impacts into budget planning.
Design economic models for forecasting departmental expenditures and revenues, identify anomalies, and prepare reports on long‑term financial projections.
Participate in budgeting system design, development, and testing, including the preparation of budget books, and assist with tax‑related duties such as gathering property tax rate data.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field, and two years of professional‑level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis, or financial management. Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted. A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, or business administration.
Minimum two years experience working in the finance or accounting department of a corporation, governmental entity, or accounting firm.
Minimum two years experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial or budgetary data, including preparation and analysis of financial statements.
Minimum two years experience reconciling cash and other balance sheet accounts.
Experience working within a governmental accounting environment.
Selection Procedure Pima County Human Resources reserves the right to admit only those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may receive further evaluation for preferred qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments or testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure may result in termination.
County requires pre‑employment background checks. Successful candidates will undergo a post‑offer, pre‑employment background screening to verify work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Physical or sensory requirements, and working conditions, will be determined by position.
EEO Information Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Details
Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Finance and Sales
Industry:
Government Administration
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Financial Analyst III – Cash & Debt Management Section
role at
Pima County .
Job Classification:
5267 – Financial Analyst III – Central Services
Salary Grade:
15
Pay Range:
$68,931 – $96,512 annually
Hiring Range:
$68,931 – $82,721 annually
Job Description Summary Pima County’s Department of Finance & Risk Management is seeking a motivated professional to join its Financial Management Division (Cash & Debt Management Section). The successful candidate will work independently to prepare and analyze statements of cash flow for various county departments, perform reconciliations between the county’s financial system and the Treasurer’s Office, review reports for accuracy, and create and analyze data sets using Microsoft Excel formulas.
The position offers an alternative work schedule and telecommuting up to two days per week after successful completion of the probationary period. Candidates should be team players with a positive, proactive, detail‑oriented, and reliable attitude.
Essential Functions
Conduct county‑wide and departmental financial studies to analyze current and projected fiscal and operational matters, providing recommendations for new programs or service expansions.
Gather, analyze, and prepare financial and operational reports, including assumptions, methodologies, findings, and recommendations to support decision‑making.
Perform revenue and expenditure forecasting, financial impact analyses, and develop forecasting models and software tools to project budget trends and ensure the accuracy of financial estimates and long‑term sustainability.
Review, monitor, and evaluate designated county contracts (expense and revenue) to assess their financial impact and report findings.
Prepare, review, and evaluate county‑wide and departmental budget requests, including operating budgets and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) proposals.
Analyze and recommend funding levels for departmental capital improvement requests and assess new and amended CIP budget proposals.
Update county‑wide and departmental budgets to reflect changes in operations, funding levels, and other adjustments as necessary.
Monitor and evaluate the fiscal performance of operational and CIP budgets, providing recommendations for adjustments or improvements based on findings.
Analyze the fiscal impact of changes to legislation at the federal, state, and local levels and incorporate those impacts into budget planning.
Design economic models for forecasting departmental expenditures and revenues, identify anomalies, and prepare reports on long‑term financial projections.
Participate in budgeting system design, development, and testing, including the preparation of budget books, and assist with tax‑related duties such as gathering property tax rate data.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field, and two years of professional‑level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis, or financial management. Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted. A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, or business administration.
Minimum two years experience working in the finance or accounting department of a corporation, governmental entity, or accounting firm.
Minimum two years experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial or budgetary data, including preparation and analysis of financial statements.
Minimum two years experience reconciling cash and other balance sheet accounts.
Experience working within a governmental accounting environment.
Selection Procedure Pima County Human Resources reserves the right to admit only those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may receive further evaluation for preferred qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments or testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure may result in termination.
County requires pre‑employment background checks. Successful candidates will undergo a post‑offer, pre‑employment background screening to verify work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Physical or sensory requirements, and working conditions, will be determined by position.
EEO Information Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Details
Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Finance and Sales
Industry:
Government Administration
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