NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
PORT SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
530 Water Street, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$11,707/mo - $14,502/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Port Senior Financial Analyst to join the Port of Oakland's Financial Services Division. The role involves providing complex financial analyses, supervising budgeting and financial planning activities, and coordinating with various departments and agencies. The analyst will also be responsible for managing staff and ensuring effective financial operations within the Port.
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Responsibilities
Plans and directs the work of staff in recording and maintaining control of accounting transactions involving a wide variety of accounts including purchasing activities, payment of claims, payroll processing, allocating job costs to appropriate accounts, revenue activities, cash management, capital funding and other fiscal and accounting records
Prepares complex financial, fiscal and budget forecasts
Prepares and develops instructions, report formats and automated support programs to assist Port departments with monitoring accounts receivable and credit and collection activities
Assigns, monitors and supervises the work of subordinate staff; designs and coordinates the training of unit staff; participates in selection and hiring of staff; conducts performance evaluations; recommends merit step awards or disciplinary action as appropriate
Monitors and analyzes receivables portfolios and payment patterns
Prepares and analyzes flow projections and recommends options to enhance cash flow and minimize loss in credit and collections
Meets with management as needed to secure data related to the development and monitoring of credit and collections strategies, informs management of problem accounts and assists management with identifying options to address delinquencies and overpayments
Performs various studies, as needed, which may involve analyses of financial information, accounting records, statistics and systems; gathers information relating to tenant and customer assets, liabilities and insurance
Develops and maintains close effective working relationships with the Port's maritime, aviation and commercial real estate tenants; maintains contacts and negotiates with Port tenants and customers for purposes of making arrangements to bring their accounts current
Responsible for the development and installation of procedures and policies to achieve stated goals and objectives
Analyzes work flow within the section and implements changes relating to work processes; designs procedures and methods for maintaining accounting and internal controls
Participates in the development and implementation of fiscal and accounting procedures and methods
Performs necessary functions as a contact for coordinating and facilitating the requirements of outside auditors; responds to inquiries of auditors
Reviews, prepares and oversees the preparation of fiscal and accounting reports, documents, and transactions for conformance with established procedures and control; supervises the maintenance of general ledgers and journals
Reviews related financial statements and reports; prepares analyses of the information and provides recommendations to management concerning the financial impact of the data
Provides leadership, training and guidance to Port staff
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field
Four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the financial area, two of which should have been in either financial and budget analysis, credit and collections or accounting
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including automated data processing accounting systems and cataloging principles
Knowledge of City Charter, Board Resolutions and Ordinances, agreements, tariff codes, contractual arrangements, and rules and regulations of outside organizations and government agencies affecting the accounting and financing functions of the Port
Knowledge of Port accounting procedures
Knowledge of complex research techniques, database development, analytical practices and statistical methods
Knowledge of organizational structures and financial systems of governmental enterprise agencies
Knowledge of principles of financial and trend analysis and governmental budgeting
Knowledge of legal requirements for collection of delinquent accounts, including those in the Uniform Commercial Code
Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership and effective supervision
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Ability to conduct and prepare general and detailed analyses pertaining to budget variance, budget projections, budget development, collections, cash flow, delinquent accounts and interest charges
Ability to write accurate and clear correspondence and financial/budget reports
Ability to review and interpret changes in laws and regulations affecting collections and devise recommended policies and procedures related to the changes
Ability to manage, process and query data in a relational database
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously within prescribed time limitations
Ability to use personal computers, including the development of financial models using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
Ability to design and install accounting systems and procedures
Ability to supervise and direct subordinate professional and support staff; interpret and enforce administrative/operational policies, practices and procedures; analyze and solve problems of a complex nature
Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports and make recommendations, which may include oral presentations
Ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, work standards and internal controls
Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties and to work as a team
Willingness to work overtime in the evenings, weekends, and holidays
Successful completion of a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check, which will include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA)
Preferred
A master's degree in business or public administration, finance or other related field is highly desirable
Benefits
The Port is part of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS is a defined pension provided to regular full-time employees that work for the Port. The CalPERS defined pension is based on predetermined formula that factors in an employee's earnings history, tenure of service and age. The retirement formula for new hires is 2% at 62 years of age or 2.5% at 55 for with other CalPERS service and/or reciprocity.
The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CalPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).
The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for employees and dependent health insurance coverage not to exceed the Kaiser-HMO Family Plan; cash in lieu of medical benefit is also available.
The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for dental and vision coverage.
The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage and reimburses employees for the State Disability Insurance.
The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for life insurance at one-time annual salary with certain limits.
The Port offers a Deferred Compensation Plan allowing employees to save and invest money for retirement with tax benefits.
From 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on years of employment at the Port.
10 days of management leave for employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
1 paid Floating Holiday per year.
12 days of sick leave per year after three months of employment which includes 4 days of personal leave.
13 paid holidays as well as the second half of the shift on December 24 and December 31.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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