Management Analyst Senior

Job Summary

The Management Analyst, Senior is a professional classification that will predominantly work within one or more specific professional fields, such as transportation, land use, environmental planning, financial analysis, business planning other county departments. Incumbents will conduct research and analyses on GASB pronouncements, specific laws, codes, funding, business planning, and forecasting. Incumbents will assist, advise, and represent the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, and department heads county-wide on their areas of assignment. The work involves expert level research, analysis, and communications on public policies in the assigned area(s), or strategic financial issues that have significant impact on county budgets, business development, operating results, and/or county policies. Incumbents are expected to develop and maintain collaborative, effective, and productive working relationships both internal and external to the County Organization, including working with citizens, the business community, local, regional, and Federal governments and organizations.

Our department values our community's diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Our department also encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

This is a full-time non-represented exempt position.

This position has the option of a remote/hybrid work schedule possibility. However, the candidate selected must reside in OR or WA. No Exceptions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible professional accounting and reporting experience.

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a related field. Additional certifications a plus.

Any combination of experience and training the would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge: Modern and complex principles and practices of accounting, auditing, and grant funding; principles and practices of financial forecasting; cost accounting principles and applications in local government and enterprise environments; regulatory requirements, policies, computerized financial reporting systems; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations; and so forth.

Ability to: Analyze and administer County programs including policy and procedure development; plan, develop, and implement compliance with governmental accounting standards; perform detailed analysis of financial data, evaluate data, and make recommendations of financial policies and process; understand and interpret pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations; analyze and interpret complex financial data; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of County and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

This position will remain open until filled.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Gathers and analyzes quantitative and qualitative information to support organizational planning and resolution of issues.
• Prepares complex reconciliations, reports and recommendations.
• Advises and assists senior executives and managers.
• Plans oversees, and carries out projects including direction and coordination of assigned staff.
• Work with the Reporting and Analysis Manager, Finance Director, or other department director and division managers to identify goals and objectives for the budget process and other major projects.
• Provide technical direction and assistance to department and division managers in the preparation of financial reports and allocation plans.
• Work with department management to gain an understanding of operations, practices and needs in order to evaluate expense analysis and resolve problems.
• Analyze the financial and efficiency impacts of budget proposals and program plans; prepare county wide and department trends for forecasts.
• Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Provide guidance and ensure compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Salary Grade

M2.202

Salary Range

$6,910.00 - $9,673.00- per month

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Recruiter

Irene Catherine Chrest

Email:

Irene.Chrest@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.