Financial Systems Analyst, Senior
Apply NowCompany: Gainesville (City of Gainesville)
Location: Gainesville, FL 32608
Description:
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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder-an employee with the City of Gainesville- you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
Department:
GG_Financial Services: Financial Services Administration
Salary Range Minimum:
$68,979.59
Salary Range Maximum:
$105,083.94
Closing Date:
04/28/2025
Job Details:
This is mid-level professional information technology work conducting financial systems analysis and configuration. This work requires independent and critical thought, especially focused on problem definition and solution analysis. Some tasks may require the review of work performed by individuals in lower level position.
Individuals in this class are expected to independently complete assignments of advanced complexity, using advanced technical skills. Individuals in this position combine financial analysis, reporting, and business systems analysis to support solutions for budget, finance and accounting areas as well as management and administrative reporting. They are responsible for supporting implementation, maintenance, and review of financial systems and participating in the development, implementation, and optimization of business application systems.
Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its advanced level duties and interdepartmental interactions. Individuals in this class are expected to independently complete assignments of advanced complexity, using advanced technical skills. Individuals assigned to this classification report to manager and work under general supervision.
Job Description:
SUMMARY
This is mid-level professional information technology work conducting financial systems analysis and configuration. This work requires independent and critical thought, especially focused on problem definition and solution analysis. Some tasks may require the review of work performed by individuals in lower level position.
Individuals in this class are expected to independently complete assignments of advanced complexity, using advanced technical skills. Individuals in this position combine financial analysis, reporting, and business systems analysis to support solutions for budget, finance and accounting areas as well as management and administrative reporting. They are responsible for supporting implementation, maintenance, and review of financial systems and participating in the development, implementation, and optimization of business application systems.
Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its advanced level duties and interdepartmental interactions. Individuals in this class are expected to independently complete assignments of advanced complexity, using advanced technical skills. Individuals assigned to this classification report to manager and work under general supervision.
EXAMPLES OF WORK*
*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Researches, evaluates, and analyzes the use and performance of financial software and related operational strategies, business processes and procedures. Makes recommendations to improve responsiveness, accuracy, usability, and reliability of financial, budgetary, and accounting operations, transactions, and reporting.
Participates in new software procurement including requirement gathering, initial studies, creation of functional and technical specification and evaluation of vendor interviews and responses.
Researches, evaluates, and analyzes the use and performance of financial software and related operational strategies, business processes and procedures. Makes recommendations to improve responsiveness, accuracy, usability, and reliability of financial, budgetary, and accounting operations, transactions, and reporting.
Participates in new software procurement including requirement gathering, initial studies, creation of functional and technical specification and evaluation of vendor interviews and responses.
Combines financial analysis, reporting, and business systems analysis to support solutions for budget, finance, and administration areas, as well as management reporting in general
Prepares and reviews varied financial and operating reports and analyses in multiple software systems for supervisors, internal organizational areas, and external parties as needed. These could include status reports, monthly and quarterly summaries, forecasts, and other analyses relating to all aspects of operations including budgets, budget to actuals, actuals, costing, cost variances, project systems, capital assets, funding, and other various areas.
Actively participates in and contributes to financial system upgrades, implementations, and system and process re-engineering efforts. Provides support in the development, implementation, and optimization of business application systems, and evaluates the impact of process changes.
Troubleshoots, analyzes, resolves, monitors and documents complex user inquiries and issues with system configuration and interfaces, data collection, data retrieval, queries, reporting, program intent, and data errors.
Analyzes and executes alternative methods and techniques for optimizing software use to support timely and accurate financial information, transactions, and reporting.
Researches and performs analysis of data sources and relationships.
Designs, coordinates, and executes functional test scenarios, cases, scripts, and plans to evaluate software and operational changes.
Translates business and stakeholder requirements into functional software specifications for financial system projects, upgrades, and reporting needs.
Develops, plans, coordinates, and conducts technical and procedural training and informational workshops for business readiness activities.
Studies actual and potential problems and presents findings and solution alternatives to supervisors.
Analyzes data in support of business functions and process knowledge. Uses analysis and modeling techniques to support institutional processes and promote organizational improvement.
Prepares, reviews, and approves documentation to departmental standards.
Functions as a liason with the IT department collaborating in the implementation and support of budget, finance, and accounting related technology projects and initiatives.
Works with the IT department, users, vendors, and consultants to resolve questions regarding program intent, output requirements, reporting, and data management.
Participates in cross-functional linked teams in addressing financial or systems issues.
Performs other analyst work in the Budget, Finance, and Accouting department, as deemed necessary by supervisor.
Provides direction and oversight of work of lower level analysts in the Finance and Accounting department of the Department as needed.
Works with the finance and accounting departments to ensure compliance with established internal policies and procedures, and external requirements and standards such as NARUC (National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Develops and modifies detailed reporting procedures, policies and systems in order to meet the changing requirements of the Department.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
May act in absence of supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Information Technology, mathematics, business administration or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in business information systems, integrated system analysis, professional analytics, or software lifecycle management; or
Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Information Technology, mathematics, business administration or related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in business information systems, integrated system analysis, professional analytics, or software lifecycle management; or
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in business information systems, integrated system analysis, professional analytics, or software lifecycle management.
Relevant IT certification(s) may be substituted for up to two (2) years of education or experience.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Must obtain a valid Florida Driver License within 30 days of appointment.
Certifications
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
General proficiency with applications in the Microsoft Office suite.
Knowledge and experience of the data and process flow within an integrated software system.
Expertise in Microsoft Excel using formulas, lookups, pivots, charts, and graphs. Familiarity with Microsoft Access, data imports and exports, database join concepts, and relational data base query language and construction.
Ability to identify problems or gaps in financial systems, solve problems in a creative manner, and implement opportunities for improvement
Broad knowledge of and experience with collecting data, analyzing information, generating reports, programming, relational database operations and general data automation.
Broad knowledge of and experience with collecting data, analyzing information, generating reports, programming, relational database operations and general data automation.
Ability to translate financial system automation requirements to developers and analysts in IT and other areas
Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, and work effectively with customers, coworkers, supervisors, and managers.
Ability to effectively plan and organize work to meet time constraints and ensure quality performance in supporting multiple applications and assignments while balancing strategic and tactical priorities.
Working knowledge of project management methodologies, software development lifecycles, and software testing principles.
Knowledge of the data and process flows within an integrated software system.
Broad knowledge of business processes with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, Inventory Management, HR/Payroll, Customer Service, Marketing and Communications, Work Management, Field Operations.
Ability to accomplish projects working with and through others.
Demonstrated commitment to delivering customer success.
Ability to determine multiple approaches and choose the most appropriate solution.
Ability to develop software training approach and teach courses.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours.
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All 'regular' employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.
Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder-an employee with the City of Gainesville- you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
Department:
GG_Financial Services: Financial Services Administration
Salary Range Minimum:
$68,979.59
Salary Range Maximum:
$105,083.94
Closing Date:
04/28/2025
Job Details:
This is mid-level professional information technology work conducting financial systems analysis and configuration. This work requires independent and critical thought, especially focused on problem definition and solution analysis. Some tasks may require the review of work performed by individuals in lower level position.
Individuals in this class are expected to independently complete assignments of advanced complexity, using advanced technical skills. Individuals in this position combine financial analysis, reporting, and business systems analysis to support solutions for budget, finance and accounting areas as well as management and administrative reporting. They are responsible for supporting implementation, maintenance, and review of financial systems and participating in the development, implementation, and optimization of business application systems.
Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its advanced level duties and interdepartmental interactions. Individuals in this class are expected to independently complete assignments of advanced complexity, using advanced technical skills. Individuals assigned to this classification report to manager and work under general supervision.
Job Description:
SUMMARY
This is mid-level professional information technology work conducting financial systems analysis and configuration. This work requires independent and critical thought, especially focused on problem definition and solution analysis. Some tasks may require the review of work performed by individuals in lower level position.
Individuals in this class are expected to independently complete assignments of advanced complexity, using advanced technical skills. Individuals in this position combine financial analysis, reporting, and business systems analysis to support solutions for budget, finance and accounting areas as well as management and administrative reporting. They are responsible for supporting implementation, maintenance, and review of financial systems and participating in the development, implementation, and optimization of business application systems.
Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its advanced level duties and interdepartmental interactions. Individuals in this class are expected to independently complete assignments of advanced complexity, using advanced technical skills. Individuals assigned to this classification report to manager and work under general supervision.
EXAMPLES OF WORK*
*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Researches, evaluates, and analyzes the use and performance of financial software and related operational strategies, business processes and procedures. Makes recommendations to improve responsiveness, accuracy, usability, and reliability of financial, budgetary, and accounting operations, transactions, and reporting.
Participates in new software procurement including requirement gathering, initial studies, creation of functional and technical specification and evaluation of vendor interviews and responses.
Researches, evaluates, and analyzes the use and performance of financial software and related operational strategies, business processes and procedures. Makes recommendations to improve responsiveness, accuracy, usability, and reliability of financial, budgetary, and accounting operations, transactions, and reporting.
Participates in new software procurement including requirement gathering, initial studies, creation of functional and technical specification and evaluation of vendor interviews and responses.
Combines financial analysis, reporting, and business systems analysis to support solutions for budget, finance, and administration areas, as well as management reporting in general
Prepares and reviews varied financial and operating reports and analyses in multiple software systems for supervisors, internal organizational areas, and external parties as needed. These could include status reports, monthly and quarterly summaries, forecasts, and other analyses relating to all aspects of operations including budgets, budget to actuals, actuals, costing, cost variances, project systems, capital assets, funding, and other various areas.
Actively participates in and contributes to financial system upgrades, implementations, and system and process re-engineering efforts. Provides support in the development, implementation, and optimization of business application systems, and evaluates the impact of process changes.
Troubleshoots, analyzes, resolves, monitors and documents complex user inquiries and issues with system configuration and interfaces, data collection, data retrieval, queries, reporting, program intent, and data errors.
Analyzes and executes alternative methods and techniques for optimizing software use to support timely and accurate financial information, transactions, and reporting.
Researches and performs analysis of data sources and relationships.
Designs, coordinates, and executes functional test scenarios, cases, scripts, and plans to evaluate software and operational changes.
Translates business and stakeholder requirements into functional software specifications for financial system projects, upgrades, and reporting needs.
Develops, plans, coordinates, and conducts technical and procedural training and informational workshops for business readiness activities.
Studies actual and potential problems and presents findings and solution alternatives to supervisors.
Analyzes data in support of business functions and process knowledge. Uses analysis and modeling techniques to support institutional processes and promote organizational improvement.
Prepares, reviews, and approves documentation to departmental standards.
Functions as a liason with the IT department collaborating in the implementation and support of budget, finance, and accounting related technology projects and initiatives.
Works with the IT department, users, vendors, and consultants to resolve questions regarding program intent, output requirements, reporting, and data management.
Participates in cross-functional linked teams in addressing financial or systems issues.
Performs other analyst work in the Budget, Finance, and Accouting department, as deemed necessary by supervisor.
Provides direction and oversight of work of lower level analysts in the Finance and Accounting department of the Department as needed.
Works with the finance and accounting departments to ensure compliance with established internal policies and procedures, and external requirements and standards such as NARUC (National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Develops and modifies detailed reporting procedures, policies and systems in order to meet the changing requirements of the Department.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
May act in absence of supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Information Technology, mathematics, business administration or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in business information systems, integrated system analysis, professional analytics, or software lifecycle management; or
Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Information Technology, mathematics, business administration or related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in business information systems, integrated system analysis, professional analytics, or software lifecycle management; or
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in business information systems, integrated system analysis, professional analytics, or software lifecycle management.
Relevant IT certification(s) may be substituted for up to two (2) years of education or experience.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Must obtain a valid Florida Driver License within 30 days of appointment.
Certifications
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
General proficiency with applications in the Microsoft Office suite.
Knowledge and experience of the data and process flow within an integrated software system.
Expertise in Microsoft Excel using formulas, lookups, pivots, charts, and graphs. Familiarity with Microsoft Access, data imports and exports, database join concepts, and relational data base query language and construction.
Ability to identify problems or gaps in financial systems, solve problems in a creative manner, and implement opportunities for improvement
Broad knowledge of and experience with collecting data, analyzing information, generating reports, programming, relational database operations and general data automation.
Broad knowledge of and experience with collecting data, analyzing information, generating reports, programming, relational database operations and general data automation.
Ability to translate financial system automation requirements to developers and analysts in IT and other areas
Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, and work effectively with customers, coworkers, supervisors, and managers.
Ability to effectively plan and organize work to meet time constraints and ensure quality performance in supporting multiple applications and assignments while balancing strategic and tactical priorities.
Working knowledge of project management methodologies, software development lifecycles, and software testing principles.
Knowledge of the data and process flows within an integrated software system.
Broad knowledge of business processes with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, Inventory Management, HR/Payroll, Customer Service, Marketing and Communications, Work Management, Field Operations.
Ability to accomplish projects working with and through others.
Demonstrated commitment to delivering customer success.
Ability to determine multiple approaches and choose the most appropriate solution.
Ability to develop software training approach and teach courses.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours.
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All 'regular' employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.