Finance IT Analyst Senior

Finance IT Analyst Senior

Salary

$62,672.00 - $117,647.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

25M00000718

Department

Finance

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The maximum hiring compensation range for this position is to not exceed 90,000/a year.

The Finance IT Analyst, Senior provides advanced analytical, technical, and operational support for financial systems and programs within the Department of Finance. This role blends senior-level management analysis with specialized financial systems expertise-supporting system troubleshooting, data extraction, reporting, governance, and technology-enabled process improvement. The position independently evaluates complex issues, supports decision-making, and contributes to department-wide technology initiatives, financial process improvements, and policy development. The incumbent frequently collaborates with leadership, end-users, technology partners, and external agencies to optimize financial operations and strengthen the integrity, accessibility, and accuracy of financial data.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.

Duties include but are not limited to

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Systems Support & Troubleshooting:

• Assist customers and end-users with system access, functionality, navigation, and issue resolution.
• Perform troubleshooting of technical and financial system issues, escalating to IT or vendors when necessary.
• Analyze root causes of system errors and recommend corrective actions.
• Review system data flows, configuration, and interface points to ensure accuracy and operational continuity.
• Support QA validation, verification, and testing.

Data Analysis, Reporting & SQL/Database Work:

• Write SQL scripts to extract, review, validate, and troubleshoot financial data.
• Identify, understand, and leverage database structures, including interpretation of entity relationship diagrams (ERDs).
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical and financial data to support program evaluation and operational decision-making.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, forecasts, and data summaries for leadership and program stakeholders.
• Support Data Warehouse and Data Analytics initiatives

Program, Process, & Operational Analysis:

• Analyze and coordinate the administrative and operational performance of programs and projects, particularly those involving financial functions.
• Conduct complex financial analyses, reconciliations, and reviews of financial transactions.
• Collaborate with Finance Administrative Unit to draft, revise, and maintain documentation such as policies, SOPs, desk aids, reports, and process maps.
• Evaluate program and system performance, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.

Governance, Compliance & Internal Controls Support:

• Collaborate with Finance Administrative Unit to support development and implementation of governance frameworks, program policies, and technology-supported administrative processes.
• Ensure adherence to regulations, standards, and departmental requirements related to financial system integrity and reporting.
• Participate in audits, system reviews, and process assessments to identify risks, compliance issues, or control needs.
• Oversee or contribute to processing and validation of complex financial transactions.

Project & Technology Implementation Support:

• Participate in cross-functional project teams implementing new or upgraded financial technology solutions.
• Support system testing, validation, user acceptance, and readiness activities.
• Assist in documenting requirements, assessing system impacts, and facilitating end-user training.
• Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and communication between Finance, IT, and external partners.

Stakeholder Engagement, Communication & Liaison Work:

• Participate in cross-functional project teams implementing new or upgraded financial technology solutions.
• Support system testing, validation, user acceptance, and readiness activities.
• Assist in documenting requirements, assessing system impacts, and facilitating end-user training.
• Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and communication between Finance, IT, and external partners.

Leadership, Guidance & Collaboration:

• Serve as a lead worker when assigned, guiding professional, paraprofessional, or support staff.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring related to systems, reporting, processes, or compliance requirements.
• Support departmental efforts to standardize practices, develop consistent procedures, and improve service delivery.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Analysis and reporting of data
• Audit practices
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Debt and grant management
• Economic and accounting principles
• Background in department of focus
• EDI processes and guidelines
• Education and training principles
• English language including the meaning and spelling of words, composition, and grammar
• General financial reporting
• Laws, rules, and fines in and around ACH transactions
• Ordinances, government regulations, agency rules, and the legislative process
• Payment systems
• Payroll accounting
• Principles for providing customer service, including meeting quality standards for services and customer satisfaction

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Analyzing complex issues
• Building budgets, expenditures, and revenue forecasts
• Communicating with various internal and external departments
• Drafting and revising documents
• Forecasting
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Managing program in focus area
• Overseeing financial transactions
• Preparing forecasts, reports, analyses for special projects, etc.
• Supporting various activities in area of focus
• Teaching and instructing individuals and groups
• Oral and written communication

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Adapt
• Analyze information
• Make decisions
• Multi-task
• Problem solve
• Work in teams

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment
• Four years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment, such as program/project management or management/policy/financial analysis
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Well versed and proficient in finance-based jargon, systems, and reporting.
• Proven ability to identify, understand, and leverage database structures and interpret entity relationship diagrams (ERDs).
• Ability to write SQL scripts for extraction, review, and troubleshooting of financial data.
• Bachelors degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, and see; frequently reach and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may not include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

• Internal use: HR Generalist to review.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current employee of the City of Richmond?

• Yes
• No

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Employees in this job classification are designated ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL and must be available to report to work during disasters, inclement weather, and other declared emergencies. Are you available and willing to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

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Which answer best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associates Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Masters/Advanced Degree
• None of the above

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What is your understanding of the role ERDs play in understanding business processes?

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What is your competency level with respect to writing SQL to extract information from a relational database?

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Employer City of Richmond

Address 900 East Broad Street

Suite

Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

804-646-5660

Website https://www.rva.gov/