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City of Detroit

Financial Analyst Manager IV -Agency Chief Financial Officer

City of Detroit, Lansing, Michigan, United States,


Salary

$117,794.00 - $154,492.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20240213205124OCFOJS

Department

Off Chf Financial Officer

Division

ODFS - Public Safety - Fi

Opening Date

10/29/2024

Closing Date

11/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

Description

Be a Part of the City You Love!

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of Departmental Financial Services division is accepting applications for a Financial Analyst Manager IV - Agency Chief Financial Officer position.

Job Summary

The incumbent of this position is a Financial Analyst Manager in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) of the City of Detroit. The Financial Analyst Manager IV will be assigned to lead and manage the financial operations of applicable division(s) within the Office of Departmental Financial Services (ODFS). The Financial Analyst Manager IV will be assigned to lead and manage Financial Analyst Manager IIIs, Supervisory Financial Analysts, and Financial Analyst professionals and paraprofessionals. Financial Analyst Manager IVs perform functions within various locations of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.

The Financial Analyst Manager IV (Agency CFO) has primary responsibility for applicable divisions planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial operations. The incumbent is responsible for preparing financial statements, budgets, and forecasting reports. Managing accounting processes and the general ledger. Coordinating and leading the annual audit process. Managing the annual budget process, monitoring and analyzing variances. Identifying trends, efficiencies, and areas for cost reduction. Communicating regularly with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other senior management.

Examples of Duties

Using ERP Cloud applications supervises/manages the following activities:

Strategic planning, financial and operational analysis, budget preparation and analysis, and other critical analysis

Financial evaluation of agencies and departments

Strategic financial modeling, annual target setting, and annual business planning process for City Agencies to assess financial implications and support complex business decisions

Using Process Management to manage the financial review cycle

Development, implementation, and monitoring of financial and operational policies, guidelines, processes, procedures, internal controls, and performance measures

Partnerships with City Agencies to develop and monitor multi-year operating and capital plans, reserve forecasts, and long range financial strategies

Oversees:

Creation of Financial Reports and Analyses

Compliance of financial and operational performance measures

Using ERP Cloud Technology and through appropriate application modules:

Prepares detailed financial forecasts and models, cost projections, and recommendations based on actual results

Analyzes accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program

Analyzes prior year expenditures, grant balances, and fund sources

Establishes and uses performance measures to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of City services while minimizing the cost of program delivery

Assesses overall performance of City operations

Reviews cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods

Evaluates monthly financial and operational performance against plan, prior year, and forecast

Generates various ah-hoc financial and operational reports

Performs inquiries and run reports

Enters, manipulates, and analyzes financial data

Calculates and consolidates financial data

Makes investment decisions by analyzing financial information and forecasts related to City, industry, or economic conditions

Reviews plans of action for investment prepared by subordinates; Approves or denies requests for investments using financial analyses

Drives functional enhancements to planning and forecasting processes and activities and ensures best practices are used by subordinates, agencies, and other departments

Provides managerial consultation and assistance to subordinates in preparing budgets, grants, proposals and contracts; Interprets, applies, and enforces budget and financial guidelines

Identifies and advises on budget overruns, revenue shortfalls and other financial problems for large departments; Recommends options and solutions and works with management to resolve problems

Consults with other managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting

Licenses/certifications in Oracle systems, accounting, and/or project management are preferred, but not required. Experience with a cloud-based financial management system and/or ERP implementation/managed services is preferred, but not required.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of total experience is required: Three (3) years in accounting and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity over accounting teams.

Preferred Experience

High proficiency of Microsoft Excel and able to process large quantities of data using spreadsheets with formulas. Should be proficient in relevant accounting standards and requirements, such as GAAP, GASB financial reporting regulations. They should also have strong technical accounting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

EquivalencyEquivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

Interview: 70%

Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

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