Position Title
Airport Financial Analyst III (May Underfill)
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Salary Range
Level III: $90,000 – $110,000
Level II: $70,419 – $86,244
Level I: $60,866 – $74,544
Department: Airport
Work Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Benefits
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Important Application Information
We want to recognize the experience you bring. Please include all education and work experience relevant to this position in your application and resume. If those don't fully capture your experience, you may attach an additional document describing your previous roles, dates of employment, hours worked, and duties.
If you are selected, we'll use this information to determine your starting pay. For eligible positions, your prior experience may also qualify you for a higher leave accrual rate under the City's Prior Service Leave Accrual Procedure.
Application Deadline
We encourage you to apply early. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.
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Job Description
Incumbent performs professional Financial Analyst assignments, including special studies and surveys to summarize and analyze complex financial actions and prepare recommendations for policy, procedure, control or action. Provides interpretation and application of department or division-level financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting theory or customer financial regulations which may require knowledge of financial principles, practices, and application. Evaluates financial reports, plans, capital expenditures, billing/assessments, revenue management, operating records, and financial statements.
Directs and/or assists in the preparation of special studies, reports, analyses, and recommendations in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial systems/plans, capital improvement planning, internal controls, legislative requirements, statistical reports, and business forecasts for management use. Coordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding one or more of the following: financial plans, budgetary controls, acquisition activity, trended future requirements, operating forecasts, and similar complex financial matters.
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About The Position
The Airport Financial Analyst performs complex financial analysis, budget development, forecasting, and reporting to support the Department of Airports. This position analyzes financial data, monitors budget performance, prepares financial projections and reports, coordinates budget adjustments, and provides guidance on budget policies and procedures. The role works collaboratively with department staff and City Finance to support financial planning, budget management, and informed decision-making.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience using Workday and Adaptive Planning.
This position may be filled at a level III, II, or I.
Job Level Distinctions
- FINANCIAL ANALYST III – Demonstrates a sound understanding of, and ability to follow, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and precedents in performing various financial functions. Demonstrates sound discretion and competence in performing financial functions related to financial, accounting, investigation, coordination, and analysis. Develops, interprets, and implements highly complex financial/accounting concepts and advanced techniques for financial planning and control. Provides specialized technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Directs the development and implementation of new concepts and techniques for financial information analysis. Requires five to eight years of related work experience. A Master’s degree level of education or certification may be required at this level.
- FINANCIAL ANALYST II – Demonstrates a sound understanding of, and ability to follow, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and precedents in performing various financial functions. Following general instructions and with discretion as to work details, performs specialized financial, accounting, investigations, coordination and analysis requiring competence and specialized knowledge of various financial functions such as budgeting and auditing. Requires three to five years of related work experience.
- FINANCIAL ANALYST I - Follow established procedures, performs specialized financial, accounting or planning activities following general project or departmental guidelines, procedures and precedents in support of various financial functions such as budgeting and auditing. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the afore-mentioned duties. Requires one to three years of related work experience.
Typical Duties
- Lead the development, coordination, and preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets, including establishing schedules, gathering submissions, and coordinating with Finance and operating divisions.
- Develop and maintain budget forecasts, financial models, and multiyear projections to support financial planning and decision-making.
- Monitor budget-to-actual results, analyze variances, identify emerging financial trends and risks, and recommend corrective actions as appropriate.
- Serve as a resource for budget-related questions, providing guidance to department managers and staff on budget policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Analyze operating expenditures, revenues, staffing costs, capital commitments, and other financial data to evaluate budget performance and support resource allocation decisions.
- Coordinate with the City in the preparation of budget amendments, transfers, supplemental requests, and other budget adjustments, ensuring appropriate documentation and approvals.
- Prepare and present budget reports, financial analyses, forecasts, and recommendations for finance leadership and executive management.
- Coordinate with Accounting, Treasury, and other Finance functions to validate financial information, investigate discrepancies, and ensure consistency in reporting.
- Support Department’s digital enhancement efforts; Identify opportunities to improve budget processes, reporting tools, financial models, and internal controls; lead assigned improvements and provide technical guidance to other staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Level III:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field plus work experience, as stipulated for each level noted above. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
- Knowledge of finance and accounting theory, including generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to perform complex statistical analysis and research methods used in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial modeling.
- May require knowledge of the specific laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operation of the City and experience in municipal accounting/auditing.
- Basic typing skills and advanced knowledge of personal computer operation, including proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel and accounting programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others across all necessary mediums.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Level II
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field plus work experience, as stipulated for each level noted above. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
- Knowledge of finance and accounting theory, including generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to perform complex statistical analysis and research methods used in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial modeling.
- May require knowledge of the specific laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operation of the City and experience in municipal accounting/auditing.
- Basic typing skills and advanced knowledge of personal computer operation, including proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel and accounting programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others across all necessary mediums.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Level I
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field plus work experience, as stipulated for each level noted above. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
- Knowledge of finance and accounting theory, including generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to perform complex statistical analysis and research methods used in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial modeling.
- May require knowledge of the specific laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operation of the City and experience in municipal accounting/auditing.
- Basic typing skills and advanced knowledge of personal computer operation, including proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel and accounting programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others across all necessary mediums.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Working Conditions
- Light physical effort. Some discomfort associated with prolonged periods of confinement to work station, concentrating on figures and computer reports, and video display screens.
- Low to high exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and associated job demands.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
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Full Time/Part Time
Full time
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Scheduled Hours
40
