Senior Financial Analyst 3 - Remote Budget & Forecast Lead

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

ASRS retirement plan

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Department of Economic Security (DES) in Arizona is seeking a Senior Managing Analyst (Financial Analyst 3) to provide expert financial guidance, forecasts, and programmatic insights. The role involves supervising a financial support team, reviewing complex analyses, and coordinating with the Governor’s Office and JLBC.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Admin or a Master’s in Admin; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration or Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and fiscal principles.
• Proficiency in report writing and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a professional team and ensure accuracy of outputs.
• Identify fiscal issues and coordinate resolutions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare budget requests and analyze funding allocations for assigned programs.
• Lead trainings and supervise staff to ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Budget process

Forecasting

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

The Department of Economic Security (DES) in Arizona is seeking a Senior Managing Analyst (Financial Analyst 3) to provide expert financial guidance, forecasts, and programmatic insights. The role involves supervising a financial support team, reviewing complex analyses, and coordinating with the Governor’s Office and JLBC.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Admin or a Master’s in Admin; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.