Financial Analyst, Senior

As a Financial Analyst, Senior with Lane County, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity, accountability, and transparency of one of Oregon's largest local governments. This is a highly technical position for an experienced governmental accountant who thrives on complex financial reporting, data analysis, and producing accurate, audit-ready financial information that supports sound decision-making and public trust.

In this role, you'll lead the preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) while managing complex accounting activities throughout the fiscal year, including budget-to-actual reporting, modified and full accrual accounting, year-end close, and general ledger reconciliation. Working collaboratively across departments, you'll ensure financial information is accurate, compliant with governmental accounting standards, and presented in a way that informs County leadership, elected officials, auditors, and the public.

The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of governmental accounting with exceptional analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills. You'll be comfortable navigating complex financial data, partnering with internal and external auditors, developing meaningful reports, and translating technical accounting information into clear, concise reports for a variety of audiences.

If you're energized by solving complex accounting challenges, committed to accuracy and continuous improvement, and want your expertise to directly support responsible stewardship of public resources, we encourage you to apply.

• Preparing or contributing to an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with GASB standards.
• Governmental accounting, including modified accrual and full accrual accounting principles.
• Managing year-end close activities, general ledger reconciliation, and budget-to-actual financial reporting.
• Coordinating and responding to internal and external audit requests.
• Developing financial reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Writing clear, accurate, and highly technical financial reports for leadership, auditors, elected officials, and external stakeholders.
• Interpreting and applying governmental accounting standards, regulations, and best practices while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

The Financial Services Division, part of the County Administration Department, includes 15 FTE who support:

• Accounting and financial reporting
• Cash, investment, and debt management
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Payroll administration
• Procurement and contract compliance

The Division maintains accurate, timely financial records, ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and produces the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). It oversees systems that monitor and report the receipt and disbursement of County and taxing district funds, and ensures all financial obligations are properly recorded.

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.

*This is a non-represented position*

Training and Experience:

• Eight years of education and/or experience in finance, accounting, municipal budgets, or similar; or a combination sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Advanced understanding of GAAP, governmental accounting, and GASB
• Experience with ACFR preparation or complex financial statement production
• Strong reconciliation skills and experience improving month-end close processes
• Ability to explain technical accounting concepts to non-technical staff
• A continuous-improvement mindset with demonstrated process redesign experience
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Background check is required.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Selection Process

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Strategic Plan

In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

The 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.

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