Senior Financial/Fiscal Analyst

Bernalillo County; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote & flex-work options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Senior Financial/Fiscal Analyst in the Finance Department. The role is based at 415 Silver Ave SW with a pay range of $61,339.00–$96,866.00 and a close date of November 5, 2026.

The duties include financial analysis, budgeting support, debt forecasting, and preparation of reports for oversight agencies. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, economics, accounting, or finance with at least five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, economics, accounting, or finance.
• Minimum five years of accounting or benefits experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assist in developing solutions to problems using financial and project management expertise, cost benefit analysis, and compliance with laws and procedures.
• Review fiscal planning, debt analysis, tax rate forecasting and other financial projections.
• Prepare agenda items, financial reports, letters, and presentations for all areas of responsibility.
• Deliver presentations and/or training to management and staff.
• Prepare cash flow analyses and report cash balances and major transactions.
• Review and analyze fiscal activities for accuracy and compliance with requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Job Posting Title: Senior Financial/Fiscal Analyst Department: Finance Location: 415 SILVER AVE SW Pay Range: $61,339.00 - $96,866.00 Close Date: November 5, 2026 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Analyze and assist in the development solutions to problems using financial and project management expertise, cost benefit analysis, and interpretation of and in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
2. Review and assist in the analysis of the fiscal planning, debt analysis, tax rate forecasting and other financial projections.
3. Conduct analyses of proposed and pending local, state and federal legislation and develop program and fiscal impact reports and position papers.
4. Prepare agenda items, periodic and summary financial reports, letters, memoranda and other written materials and presentations for all areas of responsibility.
5. Serve on committees, task forces, evaluation groups and negotiating teams as assigned by the Deputy County Manager for Finance.
6. Deliver presentations and/or training to management, board committees and staff.
7. Prepares cash flow analyses; reports cash balances and major transactions.
8. Reviews and analyzes a variety of fiscal activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting/program/legal requirements.
9. Reviews and prepares journal entries in the general ledger; identifies, researches and resolves discrepancies.
10. Assists in preparing a variety of monthly and quarterly financial reporting for submission to oversight agencies such as the Department of Finance and Administration; coordinates report development with other departments within the County.
11. Analyzes accounting or fiscal policies and procedures; develops recommendations for operational efficiencies and stronger controls.
12. Act as department resource, performing other job related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and five (5) years of work experience in an increasingly responsible accounting or benefits role. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

1. Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
2. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
3. Depending on assignment, some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid driver’s license, Class C or higher.
4. Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
5. Employee must complete required Supervisor classes if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment, but occasionally requires travel to other locations.
2. Work environments may include noise, dust and/or unpleasant odors, and may occasionally require work in confined spaces.
3. Occasional evening, holiday and/or weekend work may be required.

PHYSICAL

1. Mobility – frequent standing or sitting for extended periods; frequent walking; occasional driving may be required depending upon assignment; occasional pushing/pulling; occasional bending, kneeling, squatting and crawling. Lifting – occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
2. Vision – constant use of good overall vision for reading/close up work; frequent use of color perception and eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision.
3. Dexterity – frequent repetitive motion from writing and using a computer keyboard; frequent grasping, holding and reaching.
4. Hearing/Talking - frequent hearing/talking to others on the telephone and in person; occasional hearing of faint sounds.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Emotional/Psychological – frequent concentration; frequent public contact; occasional working alone.