Strategic Municipal Finance Analyst: Debt & Budget

GFOAA; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 62,201 - 71,348; Full time

Job summary

City of Phenix City in Alabama is seeking a Financial Analyst to perform complex financial analysis and forecasting for the City, manage municipal debt and investment activity, and assist with the annual budget preparation.

Under the direction of the Finance Director, you will prepare cash flow projections, maintain investment reports, interpret financial regulations, and support accounting functions and audits. This is a full-time, on-site position with typical 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Five years of accounting or finance experience, government setting preferred.
• Knowledge of governmental finance and municipal debt.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial analysis and forecasting for the city.
• Manage municipal debt and investment activity.
• Assist with annual budget preparation.
• Prepare cash flow projections and monthly investment reports.
• Read and interpret intergovernmental agreements.
• Support routine accounting functions and audit preparation.
• Maintain organized work area.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Debt management

Investment management

Cash flow planning

Intergovernmental agreements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree in Accounting or related field (preferred)

Job description

City of Phenix City in Alabama is seeking a Financial Analyst to perform complex financial analysis and forecasting for the City, manage municipal debt and investment activity, and assist with the annual budget preparation.

Under the direction of the Finance Director, you will prepare cash flow projections, maintain investment reports, interpret financial regulations, and support accounting functions and audits. This is a full-time, on-site position with typical 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours.