Financial Analyst III

Performs highly responsible and complex professional work in the administration and coordination of the Countywide budgeting and financial reporting processes. Works independently and exercises significant professional judgment in providing financial analysis and monitoring to ensure compliance with given fiscal constraints and policy objectives. Reports to Deputy Chief Financial Officer or other designated person and works with co-workers, department directors, auditor, vendors, the general public, and elected officials and representatives to provide accurate and accessible reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Manages assigned areas of Augusta's overall financial operations, providing ongoing monitoring and regular reporting. Proactively provides recommendations to Chief Finance Officer, Deputy CFO, Budget Manager, and other managers for proposed solutions and adjustments.
• Develops and maintains substantial assigned areas of the annual budget with a significant degree of independence. Performs technical analysis, research, and reporting; performs or reviews monthly reconciliations; meets with department heads and other senior leadership; assists departmental staff with request preparation; monitors budgets; and researches and assesses programs and community needs
• Coordinates data gathering in assigned areas 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.
• Provide high-level fiscal, management, and productivity studies for departmental and senior leadership; prepares cost-benefit analyses, projections, and other fiscal and management studies; analyzes data and develops conclusions and recommendations for the Chief Financial Officer and other leadership.
• Provides consultative guidance and training for customer departments, other analysts, and interns a needed.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature.