This job has Expired
Senior Financial Analyst
Job Description
Definition
Performs complex and difficult budgetary and financial analysis, review of expenditures, and financial planning and makes recommendations regarding budget and financial operations of the District's activities; supervises a small staff of employees engaged in the formulation, analysis, and execution of budget and financial management plans and in the development of budgeting and financial policies, procedures, and operations.
Typical Duties
Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of and provides training to assigned staff engaged in the analysis of budgetary and financial management plans.
Directs the day-to-day operational activities including updating, adjusting, and maintaining the budget data base.
Conducts the more difficult and technical budgetary and financial management analyses.
Conducts studies related to program budgeting, management, finance and economic analysis.
Develops income and revenue projections; analyzes legislation to determine financial impact on the District and prepares recommendations for proposed legislation and grant application.
Develops procedures for preparing the annual budget and reviews and analyzes budget requests from organizational units for justification and validity of cost estimates based on historical and current year expenditures and income.
Makes recommendations for budgeting and financial policies, procedures, and systems based on analysis of current and proposed programs and practices.
Provides technical support and advice in the design, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and revision of integrated financial, budget, accounting, and management information reporting systems.
Analyzes economic conditions, financial markets and investment alternatives, recommends policy for the investment of reserve cash funds, and effects and monitors approved investment transactions and activities.
Prepares complex reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content including the preparation of conclusions and forecasts based on data summaries and other findings.
Consults with administrators and staff on matters related to financial and budget planning and analysis.
Assists in planning and developing presentations and publication materials for the annual budget.
Effectively utilizes the capabilities of standard and specialized software programs in the production of management information and reports.
Directs the maintenance of budgetary and financial records.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
A Senior Financial Analyst performs the more difficult and complex budgetary and financial studies and supervises a small staff engaged in the formulation, analysis, and execution of budget and financial management plans, and the development of budgetary and financial policies, procedures and operations.
A Financial Analyst analyzes a variety of complex financial data related to budget, financial management, expenditure analysis, and cash flow analysis, and makes recommendations for the solution of complex problems. Employees in this class work at a journey-level and are expected to work independently and without immediate supervision.
An Assistant Financial Analyst performs professional level staff work of moderate complexity related to the analysis of and solution of problems involving financial and budgetary data and financial planning. Employees are continuing to learn skills in preparation for promotion but are expected to work without continuous review and supervision.
Supervision
General supervision is received from a classified administrator. Immediate supervision is exercised over assigned lower-level analysts and technical and clerical staff.
Class Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, methods, and systems of budgetary and financial management
Principles, concepts, and theories of accounting
Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting the financial management of the District
Administrative organization of the Los Angeles Community College District
Structure of the Districts accounting and budget systems
Current trends and developments in financial management
Research, statistical, and forecasting methods and techniques used in financial management
Capabilities of computer systems, software, and hardware used in financial and budgetary management
Computer software such as word-processing, spreadsheet, database management, and desktop publishing applications
Principles of supervision and training
Organization and management of records
Ability to:
Develop, implement, and modify budget and financial plans to meet District objectives
Compile, analyze, interpret, and evaluate complex financial and statistical data and trends, and make sound findings and recommendations
Prepare clear, comprehensive, and concise reports
Analyze complex financial and budget data and interpret and apply pertinent laws, regulations, and principles
Devise practical solutions to complex problems
Effectively utilize computer equipment, software, and management information systems in the performance of duties
Present complex and difficult technical information effectively, orally, visually, and in writing
Deal with novel and difficult problems
Exercise creativity and critical judgment
Independently complete complex assignments
Select, motivate, train, and supervise assigned staff
Establish effective interpersonal communications and secure the cooperation of administrators in the implementation of District procedures
Work effectively with a diverse pool of District staff and representatives from private and public agencies
Learn specialized software applications
Entrance Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A. A master's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, public administration, or a related field AND two years of full-time, paid, professional level experience in financial analysis or budget analysis and development in an accounting, finance, administrative analysis, auditing, or budgeting position. Supervisory experience is desirable.
OR
B. A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, public administration, or a related field AND four years of full-time, paid, professional level experience in an accounting, finance, administrative analysis, auditing, or budgeting position, including two years of experience in financial analysis or budget analysis and development. Supervisory experience is desirable.
Special:
A valid Class “C” California driver's license is required.
Travel to locations throughout the District is required.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
- A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
- New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
- 19 paid holidays per year.
- Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
- Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
- Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are also covered by Social Security.
- Employee Assistance Program
Selection Process
Reasonable Accommodations
Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.
*Please mention you saw this ad on CommunityCollegeJobs.*
Search Community College Jobs By State
- Community College Jobs in Alabama
- Community College Jobs in Alaska
- Community College Jobs in Arizona
- Community College Jobs in Arkansas
- Community College Jobs in California
- Community College Jobs in Colorado
- Community College Jobs in Connecticut
- Community College Jobs in Delaware
- Community College Jobs in Florida
- Community College Jobs in Georgia
- Community College Jobs in Hawaii
- Community College Jobs in Idaho
- Community College Jobs in Illinois
- Community College Jobs in Indiana
- Community College Jobs in Iowa
- Community College Jobs in Kansas
- Community College Jobs in Kentucky
- Community College Jobs in Louisiana
- Community College Jobs in Maine
- Community College Jobs in Maryland
- Community College Jobs in Massachusetts
- Community College Jobs in Michigan
- Community College Jobs in Minnesota
- Community College Jobs in Mississippi
- Community College Jobs in Missouri
- Community College Jobs in Montana
- Community College Jobs in Nebraska
- Community College Jobs in Nevada
- Community College Jobs in New Hampshire
- Community College Jobs in New Jersey
- Community College Jobs in New Mexico
- Community College Jobs in New York
- Community College Jobs in North Carolina
- Community College Jobs in North Dakota
- Community College Jobs in Ohio
- Community College Jobs in Oklahoma
- Community College Jobs in Oregon
- Community College Jobs in Pennsylvania
- Community College Jobs in Rhode Island
- Community College Jobs in South Carolina
- Community College Jobs in South Dakota
- Community College Jobs in Tennessee
- Community College Jobs in Texas
- Community College Jobs in Utah
- Community College Jobs in Vermont
- Community College Jobs in Virginia
- Community College Jobs in Washington
- Community College Jobs in West Virginia
- Community College Jobs in Wisconsin
- Community College Jobs in Wyoming