STATE TREASURY FISCAL CONTROL ANALYST 1-3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a State Treasury Fiscal Control Analyst. The role focuses on advanced financial analysis, budgeting, reconciliation, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will prepare financial reports, review funding requests, and monitor appropriations while guiding local governments. The position offers growth through various levels (Analyst 1–3) with competitive starting pay and a structured path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in accounting/economics/finance or related fields
• CPA license or advanced degree preferred
• Experience in budgeting, accounting, and programmatic review
• Ability to analyze complex fiscal transactions and ensure compliance

Responsibilities

• Perform budgeting, accounting and programmatic review
• Examine cooperative endeavor agreements (CEAs)
• Audit and approve budget revisions, modifications to goals and objectives
• Analyze and audit cost reports and supporting documentation for CEAs
• Prepare updated status reports for CEAs that are expired
• Communicate with legislators, mayors, treasurers and finance admins regarding budgeting and reporting
• Respond to audit confirmation requests and prepare schedules for auditors
• Provide instruction and assistance to local government recipients

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Auditing

Financial analysis

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/economics

Advanced degree in accounting/finance

CPA license

Twenty-four semester hours in accounting/economics/finance

Job description

Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

https://www.treasury.la.gov/

The Louisiana Department of Treasury is the financial backbone of the state, safeguarding and optimizing the use of public funds. The mission of the Department is to manage state funds by promoting prudent cash management and investment strategies as well as monitoring, regulating and coordinating state and local debt obligations as mandated by the Constitution and the laws of the State of Louisiana.

We are seeking a State Treasury Fiscal Control Analyst to join our team! The Fiscal Control Analyst will provide advanced financial analysis and control functions within the Treasury. This role involves reviewing, reconciling, and monitoring complex fiscal transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. On a typical day, the analyst will prepare and analyze financial reports, review funding requests, track appropriations, and reconcile bank statements or account balances. They will also research and resolve discrepancies, recommend process improvements, and provide technical guidance on fiscal policies.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in any one or combination of accounting, economics, finance, or statistics; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in any one or combination of accounting, economics, finance, or statistics; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR
• An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Duty Responsibilities

• Perform budgeting, accounting and programmatic review
• Examine cooperative endeavor agreements (CEAs)
• Audit and approve budget revisions, modifications to goals and objectives
• Analyze and audit cost reports and supporting documentation for CEAs
• Prepare updated status reports for those entities with CEAs that are expired
• Communicate on a daily basis with state legislators, mayors, police jury presidents, treasurers or other finance administrators and business executives regarding budgeting and performance-based reporting
• Respond to audit confirmation requests and prepare schedules for auditors
• Provide instruction and assistance to local government recipients

Position‑Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. If filled as a probational appointment, this position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. Current permanent status classified employees may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion if selected.

Location: This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a State Treasury Fiscal Control Analyst 1, 2, or 3.

Compensation: There is a special entrance rate (SER) for this job series at Treasury:

• State Treasury Fiscal Control Analyst 1: Starting rate of $24.75/hourly; $1,980.00 biweekly
• State Treasury Fiscal Control Analyst 2: Starting rate of $26.48/hourly; $2,118.40 biweekly
• State Treasury Fiscal Control Analyst 3: Starting rate of $29.79/hourly; $2,383.20 biweekly

Application Notes

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact: [e-mail]

Additional Information

Offers of employment are contingent upon pre‑employment requirements being met including, but not limited to, drug screen, credit check, background check, previous employment verification and/or references.

The Louisiana Department of Treasury is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

This agency participates in the E‑Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.