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Posting Expires: Open Until Filled

Salary: $41,000 to $54,600

General Description and Classification Standards

Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. This is a Senior level professional finance position.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, trended future requirements and operating forecasts. Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements. Carries out assignments that are typically straightforward in nature. Collaborates with senior peers on projects.

Decision Making

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks Applies organizational policies Leadership Provided Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees. May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high level or technical jobs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Extensive knowledge of concepts and processes in finance area. Strong understanding of relationship of professional discipline with other organizations and functions. Skill in use of Microsoft Office, accounting software, databases. Skill in interpersonal communications and in presenting information. Ability to apply professional knowledge to carry out assignments with limited supervision. Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately. Ability to spot inconsistencies and either troubleshoot issues as they arise or escalate to higher level. Ability to train others. Ability to build effective relationships within the organization. These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis) Five years' of specific professional experience. May have some project management or leadership experience

Preferred Education & Experience

Masters degree in finance, accounting or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the masters degree on an exception basis) with 5 years' of financial experience.

Licensures and Certifications

None required