Financial Analyst II

Salary : $85,709.00 - $109,422.00 Annually

Location : City Hall 300 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI

Job Type : Permanent

Job Number : 598-1225

Department : Fiscal Services

Opening Date : 12 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 26 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

The purpose of this job is to collect, compile, analyze and report information on technical, demographic, financial and / or budget data of the City to serve as a basis for reporting, rate setting, monitoring or other financial and / or budget analyses. Compiles, analyzes and reports financial and / or budget information to help produce and maintain forecasts of the industry and economic conditions and present illustrations of this information through spreadsheets, charts and graphs. Provides visual management and transparent reporting for the utilization of the funds, prepares and presents to various boards and authorities on the success of investments based upon the determined metrics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Performs budget and financial analyses, rate study and accounting functions.
• Compiles, analyzes and reports financial information to help produce and maintain forecasts of the industry and economic conditions; presents illustrations of information through spreadsheets, charts and graphs.
• Interprets and / or compare the data that affects the industry; monitors economic, industrial and corporate developments.
• Monitors and analyzes financial performance of the department for forecasting purposes, as well as monitoring of operating and capital budget spending.
• Provides guidance and direction to less experienced administrative, professional and non-technical employees,
• Assists and participates in the annual budget process for specified departmental funds; maintains dashboard metrics and tracking; provides financial projections.
• Ensures City funds are accounted for in compliance with City Charter, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board regulations.
• Prepares worksheets and schedules for auditors fund information worksheets.

Minimum Training and Experience

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Other Information

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The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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Please indicate your highest level of education that relates to finance, accounting, or a related field.

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Please indicate your years of experience in budgeting, accounting, rate setting or other financial reporting and financial analysis duties or functions?

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Do you have municipal and / or fund accounting experience?

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Do you have experience in reconciling general ledger accounts and internal controls analysis?

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Do you have experience with Tax Capture Districts or other Economic Development tools in the State of Michigan?

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If the answer to question 5 is yes, please elaborate on your experience.

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