Senior Finance Analyst

Salary : $98,256.00 - $119,688.00 Annually
Location : 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-00065
Department: FIN - Finance
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description
The City of Renton is seeking a talented Senior Finance Analyst in our Finance department. The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for planning and organizing budget and accounting functions for the City. This position is part of a team of analysts that focus on the City's annual comprehensive financial report, biennial budget, and other accounting and finance functions.

This role requires a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, and financial analysis and related Bachelor's degree or equivalent (see the Education, Experience section below). The incumbent will work on a variety of finance and budgeting functions. We will be looking for your expertise in developing and monitoring budgets, complex financial analysis, and GAAP accounting.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 4% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

TELEWORK PROGRAM:

The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assignments may vary depending on area of responsibility.

• Plan and organize the budget and accounting functions for the City.

• Act as the lead for one or more of the following finance department functions: the biennial budget, comprehensive annual financial report, capital improvement program, debt management, banking and investing functions, and internal/external audit functions.
• Coordinate meetings and/or committees, prepare meeting agendas, and facilitate information sharing and collaboration between departments city-wide.
• Act as a finance department liaison to one or more internal City departments; assist supported departments in budget development and on-going budget review and management.
• Work with departments to develop strategies and solutions to achieve their goals within parameters of federal, state, local, and City laws and regulations.
• Analyze department financial activity for accuracy, identify questionable items, and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Conduct research, interpret governing laws and regulations, and make recommendations.
• Create cost allocation models for internal service funds, interagency services, and/or services provided to private agencies.
• Perform cost versus benefit analysis and develop logical and ethical recommendations.
• Prepare budgetary, and financial reports and other supporting schedules as required by City and State laws, policies, and standards established by professional organizations as applicable.
• Prepare and present financial reports including variance analysis, short- and long-term projections, and other necessary correspondence to Directors, Administrators, Elected Officials, employees, and the public.
• Conduct research and draft financial policies for supervisor review.

• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.

• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.

• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field.
• Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, and public finance.
• Or 8 years of relevant experience and education.
• Successful passing of a required background and credit check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds on occasion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Night meetings may be required.

Selection Procedure
Selection Procedure:

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website:

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Accommodation: Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact at least 2 days prior to the need.

Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires cash handling and/or access to sensitive financial information. For that reason, this position is also subject to a credit check.
This position is Non-Represented and the applicable benefits are as follows:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.
• The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.

Deferred Compensation Program

• The City contributes 4%of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.

Retirement Plan

• Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS).
• Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.

Life Insurance

• A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.
• Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.
• Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.

Long Term Disability Protection

• Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.

Flexible Benefits

• The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.

Vacation

• Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years).

Sick Leave

• Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.
• Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.

Employee Assistance Program

• A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.

Paydays

• The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).

Holidays

• The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees.

Hours of Work

• Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.

Transportation

• Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.

Management Leave

• All non-represented employees that are non-overtime eligible shall be given a management leave bank of non-accruable leave in the following amounts: 56 hours for Administrators, Deputy Administrators, Directors, and the City Clerk; 40 hours for Managers, Analysts, and Others
• Non-accruable management leave is to be used within the calendar year that it is credited to employee's leave bank.
• Management leave may not be "rolled over" from one year to the next.

Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information.
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Why are you interested in the Senior Finance Analyst position and working for the City of Renton?
02

What is the highest level of education you have obtained?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the Above

03

Please describe your relevant education as it relates to this role. Include specific degrees, major, certifications, or classes. If you have none, write N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have in a paid finance or accounting role?

• 0 to 3 years
• 4 to 6 years
• 7 to 8 years
• 9 to 10 years
• Over 10 years

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Briefly describe your experience with researching complex municipal financial issues and some resources you utilize.
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Please describe your experience with complex financial analysis and annual financial statement preparation. Include the specific job assignment and tasks you were responsible for.
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How many years of municipal financial experience do you have?

• None
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 to 6 years
• 7 years or more

08

Briefly describe your experience developing and monitoring budgets. Please include the specific job assignment and tasks you were responsible for.
09

If selected for an interview, you will be invited via email to complete a knowledge/skills exam. You will have 72 hours to return the exam via email. If invited, are you able to complete an exam within that timeframe?

• Yes
• No

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Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions.Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes, I have read and understood the information listed above.

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