Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency
Job Open until Filled
Email
Website
Phone
9164401359
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: Monitors and administers the financial reporting and oversight responsibilities for the Choice Neighborhood Initiative Grant (CNI) and other grants/funds as assigned by the Finance department. Prepares financial exhibits, and administers budgets and reporting associated with grants and other funding as assigned by Finance. Performs scenarios analysis as well as complex statistical, cost and financial analysis of financial reports and data, and prepares subsequent narrative analysis for management.
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
• Assists in the budget process by researching fluctuations between actual and projected operations/expenditures and preparing draft annual budget for upper management review
• Participates in the research and preparation of financial exhibits
• Coordinates payment of all project draws and invoices to consultants, contractors & vendors.
• Monitors budgets of all grants and funding sources assigned by Finance to ensure adherence to approved budgets and compliance with all financial requirements.
• Analyzes complex financial data and extracts and defines relevant information; interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or project feasibility.
• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and /or reports
• Prepares and submits various scheduled and special reports, budgets, records and statistical information for presentation to the Executive Director, Board of Commissioners, HUD and others, as may be necessary.
• Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies
.• Provides assistance in budgetary, accounting, internal controls and data processing matters
• Works on special projects as directed by upper management•
Ensures compliance to written guidelines, Federal, HUD, State, and local regulations, and SHRA policies and procedures
• Develops and maintains filing systems as required
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships regarding the suitability of work to be done with subordinates, co-workers, contract personnel, consultants and other persons outside of SHRA.
Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the Agency.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Experience: Four (4) years of progressive responsibility required in a related field.
Experience with HUD programs and budget process preferred. Advanced knowledge in the use of financial software including database, spreadsheet, and presentation applications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or closely related field required. MBA preferred.
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
Essential Areas of Responsibility: Financial Data Analysis
• Assists in the budget process by researching fluctuations between actual and projected operations/expenditures and preparing draft annual budget for upper management review
• Participates in the research and preparation of financial exhibits
• Coordinates payment of all project draws and invoices to consultants, contractors & vendors.
• Monitors budgets of all grants and funding sources assigned by Finance to ensure adherence to approved budgets and compliance with all financial requirements.
• Analyzes complex financial data and extracts and defines relevant information; interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or project feasibility.
• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and /or reports
• Prepares and submits various scheduled and special reports, budgets, records and statistical information for presentation to the Executive Director, Board of Commissioners, HUD and others, as may be necessary.
• Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies
.• Provides assistance in budgetary, accounting, internal controls and data processing matters
• Works on special projects as directed by upper management•
Ensures compliance to written guidelines, Federal, HUD, State, and local regulations, and SHRA policies and procedures
• Develops and maintains filing systems as required
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships regarding the suitability of work to be done with subordinates, co-workers, contract personnel, consultants and other persons outside of SHRA.
Education & Experience: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the Agency.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Experience: Four (4) years of progressive responsibility required in a related field.
Experience with HUD programs and budget process preferred. Advanced knowledge in the use of financial software including database, spreadsheet, and presentation applications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or closely related field required. MBA preferred.
Job Duties & Responsibilities: The ideal candidate for the Finance Analyst position will have a professional knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles as well as a thorough understanding of financial statement preparation, reporting and analysis. The candidate will be responsible for long-range planning and special projects as well as contract and grant administration. The candidate must be an independent thinker, able to multi-task and set priorities with excellent written and oral communication skills.