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City of Portland Financial Analyst II in Portland, Oregon
Financial Analyst II
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Financial Analyst II
Salary
$97,510.40 - $126,692.80 Annually
Location
1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2024-00694
Bureau
Portland Water Bureau
Opening Date
07/08/2024
Closing Date
7/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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The Position
The Portland Water Bureau is seeking a Financial Analyst II
Job Appointment: Full Time, Regular.
Work Schedule: 8 AM - 5PM Monday - Friday
Work Location : Hybrid/work location: 1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here (https://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements) .
Benefits : Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligibility: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. To view this labor agreement, please click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements) .
Application Material : Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. If requesting Veteran's preference, please attach your Veterans' documentation.
Position Summary: Staff in the budget and financial planning program manage The Portland Water Bureau’s finances, develop and monitor the bureau’s budget, and adhere to prudent financial practices, enabling ongoing cost-effective access to bond financing for capital improvements, ensuring that water rates are at a good value and fair price to finance system operation and improvement.
This position independently performs complex financial analyses primarily focused on annual budget development, Budget Monitoring Process (BMP) development, budget monitoring, budget to actual reporting for Water and Hydroelectric Power Division, and financial planning and funds monitoring. This position supports the team and the bureau by developing and monitoring large portions of the bureau's budget, including interagency agreements and the Hydroelectric Power Division.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Develops and manages budget monitoring reports with monthly projections.
Recommends corrective measures when charges are incorrect.
Provides monthly financial reports to managers.
Assists with budget development including the Budget Monitoring Process and Over-expenditure Ordinance. Provides projections to advise decisions on budget changes.
Research and compile data from a variety of sources; identify historical trends and irregularities in budget to actuals; assemble, analyze, and interpret data. Present findings to management as requested.
Assist with development of rates, revenue forecasting.
Assist with managing bureau Funds including revenue monitoring and cash monitoring.
Maintains the bureau organizational and financial structure, provides fiscal analysis for position management.
Develop performance indicators; monitor, evaluate, and communicate performance measures and outcomes.
Coordinate, prepare and present monthly Accounting Period reports.
Conduct complex financial analysis, statistical computations, and evaluate financing alternatives and funding strategies.
As a person, you are:
Highly collaborative: You can take direction from and advise program teams simultaneously. You enjoy working with teams from diverse personal and professional backgrounds and be flexible in how you collaborate.
Detail Orientated: You will have exceptional attention to detail and follow best practices for quality assurance in your work.
Creative: Using data to honestly and transparently tell stories is essential. You are creative and skilled in data visualization, such as dashboards, reports, and/or presentations.
Equity Focused: You have experience placing an equity lens on projects and programs that you oversee or participate in by building effective two-way dialogue with underrepresented communities.
Analytical: You can analyze and visualize data into actionable conclusions. You are also able to conduct your own research.
About the bureau:
The Portland Water Bureau's 600 employees work together to serve almost a million people in the Portland area. The bureau values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. The City of Portland Water Bureau’s mission is to serve excellent water every minute of every day to almost 1 million customers in the Portland Metropolitan area. We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We are committed to the difficult—and essential—work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for this position.
Our mission: We serve excellent water every minute of every day.
Our vision: The water our community loves is safe and abundant for generations to come.
Our equity commitment: We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We commit to the difficult—and essential—work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities.
More Information about the bureau: www.portlandoregon.gov/water
Have a question?
Contact Information:
Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter
Anna.Morgan@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position. Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their resume and responses to supplemental questions how their education, training and/or experience meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
Ability to exercise critical analytical skills, judgment, and discretion in applying principles, concepts, and practices related to municipal budget development and financial management.
Ability to independently determine methodologies, assumptions and data parameters to develop and adjust difficult and complex financial forecasting models; determine report formatting; and determine methods for resolving issues.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of municipal budget development, debt management, public sector financial management, financial analysis and forecasting, fund management and analysis, and financial reporting.
Experience with data analysis, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Candidates must also possess:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in management, finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred. CPA or accounting experience a plus; AND,
Four (4) years of professional and responsible experience performing analytical or related work in a public agency.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between July 8 , 2024 and July 22, 2024
Required Application Materials:
Resume
Answer the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips:
The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos (https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a) and offers How to Apply (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/events) Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
Do not attach materials not requested.
All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of July 22, 2024
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes) for complete information.
Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of July 29, 2024
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Early August 2024
The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Mid-August 2024
Step 6: Start Date: Flexible and can be anytime 2-6 weeks from offer date
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice
Additional Information
Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:
Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .
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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.
The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.
Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.
Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.
Have you read and understood all the information listed above?
Yes
No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.
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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
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The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.
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Do you have the ability to exercise critical analytical skills, judgment, and discretion in applying principles, concepts, and practices related to municipal budget development and financial management?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your ability to exercise critical analytical skills, judgment, and discretion in applying principles, concepts, and practices related to municipal budget development and financial management.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
The impact and/or results of your of experience.
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Do you have the ability to independently determine methodologies, assumptions and data parameters to develop and adjust difficult and complex financial forecasting models; determine report formatting; and determine methods for resolving issues?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your ability to independently determine methodologies, assumptions and data parameters to develop and adjust difficult and complex financial forecasting models; determine report formatting; and determine methods for resolving issues.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
The impact and/or results of your of experience.
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
08
Do you have knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of municipal budget development, debt management, public sector financial management, financial analysis and forecasting, fund management and analysis, and financial reporting?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of municipal budget development, debt management, public sector financial management, financial analysis and forecasting, fund management and analysis, and financial reporting.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
The impact and/or results of your of experience.
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Do you have experience with data analysis, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience with data analysis, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
The impact and/or results of your of experience.
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Do you have an associates' degree or higher from an accredited college or university in management, finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field?
Yes
No
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Do you have a minimum of four (4) years of professional and responsible experience performing analytical or related work in a public agency?
Yes
No
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City of Portland
Address
1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204
Website
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs
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