CFO Support: Budget & Finance Projects Assistant

City of Worcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Worcester is seeking a Staff Assistant 3 in the Budget Division to support the CFO and Budget Director with planning, analysis, and project execution. The role involves research, data collection, financial analysis, and presenting findings to improve financial systems and governance.

Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience with finance/budgeting, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, business, or a related field.
• Experience or coursework in finance and budgeting.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office and related programs to analyze and/or reconcile financial data.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the CFO and Budget Director, assisting planning, analysis, execution, and project completion.
• Conduct research, data collection, and financial analysis, and prepare presentations.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to improve financial systems and governance.
• Support budgeting processes and strategic initiatives within the Budget Division.

Skills

Independent work

Punctual attendance

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Diversity collaboration

Financial report interpretation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, business, or related field

Master's degree in public administration, finance, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word processing/database entry

Job description

The City of Worcester is seeking a Staff Assistant 3 in the Budget Division to support the CFO and Budget Director with planning, analysis, and project execution. The role involves research, data collection, financial analysis, and presenting findings to improve financial systems and governance.

Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience with finance/budgeting, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Onsite work is required.