Department: Fiscal
Report To: Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Compliance
Supervises: N/A
Classification: Professional/Technical
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Schedule III, Range 3
Summary:
The Financial Analyst is responsible for key functions including financial consulting support for program staff, agency wide budget monitoring, procurement compliance assistance, and contract administration activities. The Financial Analyst may also fill the project management role for the fiscal department in their continuous improvement efforts, as appropriate.
Essential Functions:
Partners with program staff throughout the agency on the development of new business strategies and grant opportunities, by providing financial modeling and consulting support.
Assists with the development and preparation of the annual budget and future projections.
Assists the program staff throughout the agency on budget and financial analysis of program activities.
Responds to inquiries from outside agencies and internal departments regarding budget and program financial reports.
Develops specialized reports for use by program staff for budget monitoring.
Meets with and communicates program budget status to management and program staff.
Develops a wide variety of regular and special purpose financial reports for the purpose of providing information and reference materials and complying with legal mandates.
Conducts analysis, research, and modeling of the district’s budgeted and actual revenues and expenditures.
Assists the program staff throughout the agency on procurement of goods and services in accordance with NWESD policies and State and Federal regulations.
Manages the bidding process for procurement of goods and services requiring a formal public process in accordance with NWESD policies and State and Federal regulations.
Assists the program staff throughout the agency with the addition of vendors and qualification of contractors that wish to do business with the agency.
Assists program staff throughout the agency with prevailing wage compliance and paperwork.
Manages agency wide external contracting to include, but not limited to, contract development, administration, and monitoring.
Provides the compliance approval for all agency wide purchase orders.
Project management of fiscal department process improvement efforts with agency wide impact.
Prepares other analysis or presentation materials as requested.
Assists the Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Compliance with financial matters related to the operations and programs of the NWESD.
Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of governmental accounting obtained through formal education and experience.
High level creative thinking, research skills and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and other applicable software applications.
Skill in effective project management across departmental lines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, while using tact, discretion, and courtesy in working with agency staff.
Ability to become proficient working with Qmlativ software accounting system for educational service districts.
Ability to communicate complex regulations to individuals with varying levels of accounting backgrounds.
Ability to work independently using effective time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work well with others to accomplish system objectives.
Ability to prepare accurate, clear, and concise statistical statements and reports.
Ability to interpret financial reports and statements and organize complex financial data.
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to develop and make improvements in financial accounting systems, procedures, forms, and records.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Public Administration or related field and a minimum of three years of applicable financial experience is required. Experience in project management, financial consulting and working in public sector finance is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Requires a valid Washington State driver’s license. Washington State Patrol background clearance required.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment; however, travel may be required for workshops, committee representation or conferences. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
Per Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, all employees working for public and private K-12 schools in Washington must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain a religious or medical accommodation by October 18, 2021. Please be advised that all candidates offered positions within the NWESD will be required to comply with this order.
Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment; no known significant hazards.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.
It is the policy of the Northwest Educational Service District No. 189 to not discriminate against any person with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status or physical or mental disability.
To apply, please visit: https://www.nwesd.org/job/financial-analyst/