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City of Scottsdale
Finance Analyst Sr.
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What they do
A Financial Analyst evaluates investment opportunities and makes recommendations to individuals and businesses. Analyzes the performance of different types of investments, studies business and economic trends and analyzes data to project company earnings
$87,836 / year median in Arizona
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Performs a wide variety of professional administrative and complex analytical work involving the gathering of information, preparation, study and application of City budgets; and to perform duties involved in the research, statistical analysis and development of efficient financial systems. Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The midpoint salary is $104,748.80 annually.
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution. Three years' professional experience in finance, management analysis, budgeting, accounting, or closely related field.Preferred:
Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or related field. Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted. Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work. . To view the job description and list of Essential Functions, click here . To view the Work Environment/Physical Demands, click here .The City of Scottsdale offers:
12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision benefits effective first day of employment City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 Pet Insurance Bilingual pay compensation Robust Employee Wellness plan with flexible incentives Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include: Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database Criminal Background screening The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.PLEASE NOTE
Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position changeBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Floating Holidays
- Financial Aid/Assistance