Financial Analyst II

Performs responsible and complex professional work in the administration and coordination of the Countywide budgeting and financial reporting processes. Provides analysis and monitoring to ensure compliance with given fiscal constraints and policy objectives within guidelines of supervisory instruction and departmental policies and procedures. Reports to Budget Manager, Grants Compliance Manager, or other designated person and works with co-workers, department directors, auditors, vendors, the general public, and elected officials and representatives to provide accurate and accessible reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Performs data gathering for preparation of annual financial statements, ACFR, and other financial reporting throughout the fiscal year. Works with departments and other analysts to ensure information provided is complete and correct; provides analysis; compiles reports and schedules as needed.

• Provides ongoing monitoring and regular reporting for assigned areas of responsibility. Performs reconciliations and identifies trends and areas of concern. Provides recommendations to Budget Manager and other managers for proposed solutions and adjustments.

• Develops and maintains assigned areas of the annual budget, to include performing technical analysis, research and reporting; meeting with department heads and other senior leadership; assisting departmental staff with request preparation; monitoring budgets; and researching and assessing programs and community needs.

• Analyzes fiscal, management and productivity information; prepares cost-benefit analyses, projections, and other fiscal and management studies; analyzes data and develops conclusions and recommendation for the Budget Manager and other managers.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature.