Senior Financial Analyst - Grants

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners is seeking a fiscally skilled professional to manage grants, financial reporting, and CIP budgeting across county operations. The role requires analytical capability and experience with grants, budgeting, and financial systems.

Responsibilities include ensuring grant compliance, coordinating reporting, and supporting procurement and contract processes. A bachelor’s degree and 2 years of grant management experience are preferred, with licensure-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or preferred in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or closely related field.
• Two years grant management experience required.
• Analytical skills and knowledge of financial and administrative systems, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and processes related to grants and budget development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with countywide grants management and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure grant compliance.
• Prepare and submit financial, programmatic, and monitoring reports.
• Coordinate CIP budget activities and financial planning for Public Works CIP program.
• Review financial records for documentation and compliance.
• Assist with purchasing of professional services and contracts.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/business/public administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Grant management software

Job description

Professional level work providing fiscal/budgetary services and analysis in support ofPublic Works Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and/or assigned functional areas.Coordinates countywide grants activities, including development and communication of processes, tracking and reporting grants activity, and providing support to departments in meeting grant-related needs.

**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

**Additional compensation based on licensure.

Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Assist and report to the Financial Business Administrator with County Level grants management and financial reporting. Work is performed with independence requiring the exercise of discretion, sound judgment and initiative, under general direction of the assigned supervisor. Requires analytical skills and technical knowledge of financial and administrative systems, standards, policies and procedures.

Develop and implement procedures and controls to ensure grant compliance. Provide technical support to recipient divisions, assist with contract interpretation, process expenditures and monitor budget. Maintain files, records, inventory, and other documentation. Perform financial oversight, budget establishment/amendment, analysis, tracking, and reporting. Analyze monthly expenditure reports and track, record, and ensure accuracy of account payables/receivables. Maintain grant management software. Manage calendar to provide sufficient time for reporting requirements. Prepare and submit required financial, programmatic, and monitoring reports. Facilitate monitoring visits, examination of files, and follow up reporting. Work with external auditors in examination of files and assemble necessary audit responses. Assist Grant Supervisor with research, grant applications, and development of the Grant annual budget.

Coordinates CIP budget activities, including development and communication of processes, tracking and reporting activity, and providing support to Public Works in meeting the financial planning and execution of CIP program.Review, research, and resolve financial issues. Analyze revenue and expenditure patterns. Prepare, develop and distribute financial records and reports. Review financial records to ensure proper documentation and compliance

Assist in the purchasing of professional services, construction contracts, coordination of the budget process, application of fiscal policy and other special projects.

Additional Duties

Performs other related work as required.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in finance, accounting, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and two (2) years grant management experience required.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Requires analytical skills and technical knowledge of financial and administrative systems, standards, policies and procedures.

Knowledge of laws, regulations and statutes and processes as related to grants and budget development. Knowledge of local government administration, management, budgeting, accounting, and financial administration. Knowledge of research techniques and technology as applied to budgeting.

Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting data.

Ability to research and analyze information and data, recognize trends, arrive at valid conclusions, and make recommendations regarding plans for action.

Ability to prepare complete and accurate complex accounting reports and statements.

Ability to work in a dynamic environment with sensitivity and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Must possess the ability to perform professional-level work dealing with data, people, and technology that relates to administrative, technical, scientific, engineering, accounting, legal, or managerial skills.

Ability to organize work and provide technical assistance to other accounting personnel.

Ability to complete work assignments with a minimum of supervision.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Skilled in the use of a calculator, personal computer, and associated software such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems. Detailed knowledge of integrated financial systems and spreadsheet software.

All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.

Department Specific trainings per position may be required.