NEOGOV · 13 hours ago
Financial Analyst/Principal Financial Analyst
390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expMetropolitan Council is the regional government for the Twin Cities metropolitan area, overseeing various regional services. They are seeking a Financial Analyst/Principal Financial Analyst to manage banking products, assist with investment reporting, and lead procurement projects within the Treasury team.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all banking portals used by the Council. Administer and monitor portal user access and authorizations
Act as the Council-wide contact for banking related services. Ensure all divisions have banking services needed and operating properly
Act as project manager for implementation of new banking services
Act as the lead for Banking and Custody RFPs
Work closely with the Treasury Senior Accountant. Act as a back-up for daily banking tasks
Partner with the Treasury Senior Accountant on monthly investment accounting
Assist the Treasury Director with investment reporting and presentations. Design and prepare reporting, presentations, and other materials for the Council’s quarterly Investment Review Advisory Committee meetings
Prepare various year-end investment reports used in the Annual Consolidated Financial Report. Provide investment information to Auditors
Act as the point of contact for the Council’s banking, merchant, broker and custody partners
Prepare reconciliations and financial analyses of accounts to ensure the integrity of financial information
Assist with other accounting and reporting as assigned by Treasury Director
Provide a high level of customer service to all staff and stakeholders
Build and present Business Items to Council Committees
Work with divisions proactively to understand their business and banking needs
Broad knowledge of many banking products and services and the ability to recommend products that improve processes
Oversee merchant banking and understand PCI security standards
Plan, implement and maintain new financial systems
Analyzes daily financial and investment reporting
Prepares ad hoc analysis for management
Qualification
Required
Any of the following combinations of experience in an accounting, banking, or investment environment including the implementation and use of banking products and services, financial markets and fixed income investments, or other applicable financial systems; and completed education in accounting, finance, business administration or closely related field
High school diploma or GED and nine (9) years of relevant work experience
Associate degree and seven (7) years of relevant work experience
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant work experience
Master's degree and three (3) years of relevant work experience
Good people skills and a proactive mindset
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of financial analysis strategies, techniques and tools
Some familiarity with financial markets and fixed income securities, including investment instruments, trading, accounting, economics, risks, and compliance
Knowledge of banking products and services, processes, procedures, account structures and features, cash management, etc
Knowledge of financial systems of size and complexity of the Council's
Problem solving skills to identify and reconcile using reports, queries, spreadsheets and available tools and information
Ability to effectively present information to management and Council members
Ability to effectively work in a team and collaborate across teams
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Preferred
Governmental Accounting Experience
Minnesota government finance experience
Experience in a commercial or government banking environment
Experience in the Treasury Management
Banking product knowledge and experience leading implementations
Experience in an institutional investment environment working with fixed income securities
Knowledge of Minnesota statutes regarding investment of public funds
Investment accounting software experience
Some understanding of merchant banking and PCI security standards
Experience in project management
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) certification
Experience working with principles and practices of accounting and internal controls
Experience preparing spreadsheets and notes
Experience preparing financial reports, executive summaries, and presentations
Ability to promote an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees
Benefits
Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance
Well@Work clinic
Bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
Parking at many job locations
Fitness centers at many job locations
Employee Assistance Program
Extensive health and wellness programs and resources
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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