Summary

Under the direction of the Controller with broad latitude for independent judgment, action and decision making, the Financial Analyst is responsible for participating in studies to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the department. The Financial Analyst also extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems and performs financial and cost accounting analysis of data.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the analysis of financial data and extracts and defines relevant information; interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability.

• Reviews costs and performs cost benefit analysis related to projects and/or programs.

• Performs statistical, cost, and financial analysis of data reported in the various financial systems.

• Develops financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis.

• Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Interprets financial transactions and events for users who must make economic or business decisions.

• Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies.

• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.

• Identifies staffing inadequacies and makes recommendations to the Controller for new staff in order to enhance productivity and efficiency; interfaces with the Controller to communicate the inefficiencies of staff members.

• Performs other duties and special projects as directed by the Controller.

Education and/or Experience

• 3+ years of experience. Bachelor Degree in Accounting required.
• Ability to organize multiple work assignments and establish priorities.
• Ability to be detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.