Financial Analyst - Business Systems (Limited Duration)

Lane County; Oregon; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully benefited

Job summary

Lane County is seeking an experienced financial systems professional for a limited-duration role to support the operation, maintenance, and upgrade of County financial software systems.

The role acts as a functional expert and liaison among Finance, Technology Services, users, and vendors, developing user guidance, training, and documentation while ensuring accurate, secure, and efficient financial systems.

Qualifications

• Six years of education and/or experience in municipal budgets, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Experience analyzing business processes and system requirements.
• Ability to coordinate projects and develop user guidance and training.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes and user needs to identify system solutions.
• Support upgrades and re-implementations of financial software.
• Develop queries and reports and troubleshoot functional issues.
• Coordinate projects and document business and system requirements.
• Translate complex financial information for diverse audiences.

Skills

Financial systems

Analytical skills

Project management

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Municipal budgets/finance background

Job description

About the Position

Lane County is seeking an experienced financial systems professional to join our team in a limited-duration role supporting the operation, maintenance, improvement, and upgrade of County financial software systems.

This position serves as a functional expert and key liaison between Finance, Technology Services, system users, and vendors. The successful candidate will analyze business processes and user needs, identify system solutions, support upgrades and re-implementations, develop queries and reports, troubleshoot functional issues, and help ensure financial systems are accurate, efficient, secure, and responsive to operational needs.

The role also includes coordinating projects, documenting business and system requirements, developing user guidance and training, and translating complex technical and financial information for a wide range of audiences.

We are looking for someone who brings strong financial systems knowledge, analytical and project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Experience with governmental finance, accounting systems, integrated financial applications, business process analysis, or system implementation and upgrades will be especially valuable.

This is a limited-duration opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, improving systems and processes, and helping users get the most from the technology that supports critical County financial operations.

About the Division

The Financial Services Division, part of the County Administration Department, includes 15 FTE who support:

• Accounting and financial reporting
• Cash, investment, and debt management
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Payroll administration
• Procurement and contract compliance

The Division maintains accurate, timely financial records, ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and produces the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). It oversees systems that monitor and report the receipt and disbursement of County and taxing district funds, and ensures all financial obligations are properly recorded.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

This is a non-represented, limited duration position

*This is a limited duration position that is budgeted for up to two (2) years. It is a fully benefitted position.*

Training & Experience

• Six years of education and/or experience in municipal budgets, finance, accounting, business administration, or similar; or a combination sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

Notes

• Successfully passing a seven-year criminal history background check required.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Financial Analyst Classification Details

Selection Process

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Strategic Plan

In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

The 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.

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