Job Description

Description

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Professional Administrative Financial Analysts 1 will prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in which the analyst will compare financial and operational results using actual, historical, budget, and forecast data. The Professional Administrative Financial Analysts monitors the implementation of DWSD\'s budget to ensure compliance and develop financial and operational metrics to measure progress. The Professional Administrative Financial Analysts also prepare reports and presentations and provide recommendations regarding the financial and operational risks and opportunities associated with particular decisions. The Professional Administrative Financial Analysts use enterprise resource planning systems, spreadsheet, and statistical software packages to analyze financial and operational data, identify trends, and develop forecasts.

RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Professional Administrative Financial Analysts 1 uses cost studies and alternative analysis to assess efficiencies and priorities. Cost studies include evaluations of financial and operational results, grants management, capital projects, procurement initiatives, and other municipality standards. The Professional Administrative Financial Analysts use spreadsheet and statistical software packages to prepare, present findings while utilizing benchmarking and comparison studies of similar organizations to assist in decision making.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Financial theory and principles of business management operations and practices
• Operational cost metrics such as overtime, productivity, operating expenses, GL assignments, activity based costing concepts
• Financial Planning and Analysis from running a day to day operation
• Budget Planning and Analysis
• Contracting cost and analysis
• Make versus Buy Analysis
• Concepts, principles, practices, and methods of budget formulation, enactment and execution,

accounting and finance functional area(s)

• Standardized bookkeeping processes, accounting terminology, generally-accepted accounting

procedures (GAAP), accounting techniques, and other financial rules and regulations

• Business technology, data management systems and applications
• Department-wide reporting tools
• Departmental mission, processes, policies and procedures
• Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the

analysis and reporting of financial data

• Basic Geographic Information Systems

SKILL TO:

• Identify, synthesize, and evaluate complex budget related issues and assignments,

consolidating information from a variety of sources, and selecting appropriate analytical
approaches

• Present concise financial and operational information (orally, written, and/or using PowerPoint

or Word) to a variety of audiences

• Use Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and / or other office suite

software packages)

• Use Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables, V-look up, H-look-up, charts, tables, and / or other related software

packages) functionality

• Communicate in writing clearly and effectively, demonstrate this skill by rendering technical

details and reports in a form readily understandable to management and the public

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree; with specialization in Account or Finance ONLY
• MBA - Preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience related to the field of (economics, finance, accounting) and/or related job assignment

Supplemental Information

ABILITY TO:

• Work effectively with minimal supervision
• Complete specialized, technical assignments
• Develop effective working relationships with other business units as well as external vendors and customers
• Conduct Research
• Partners with City Agencies to oversee the development of multi-year operating and capital plans, reserve forecasts, and long range financial strategies
• Manage the strategic financial modeling, annual target setting, and annual business planning process for City Agencies to assess financial implications and support complex business decisions
• Recommend, develop, implement, and monitor financial and operational policies, guidelines, processes, procedures, internal controls, and performance measures
• Analyzes and evaluates the financial and business operations and transactions engaged in by many different departments/agencies
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate frequently with team members and other units across the Department about process, equipment or potential problems
• Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. \xe2\x80\xa2 In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; \xe2\x80\xa2 Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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