Financial Analyst

Orange County Government the largest and most progressive municipality in the Central Florida area seeks a self-directed financially astute individual with responsibility of performing short term and/or long term financial and budgetary analysis for respective assigned area(s) of oversight as the Financial Analyst in the Utilities Department within the Fiscal and Operational Support Division.

To be considered you MUST complete an online application @ mycareers.ocfl.net Job ID 21188**

• Analyzes Department and/or Division financial and related budgetary information and makes financial decisions using the information.
• Performs complex financial calculations in evaluating financial proposals.
• Performs short and long term revenue and expenditure forecasts to make financial decisions.
• Assists in developing financial processes and procedures for the Department.
• Coordinates and prepares financial reports.
• Reviews financial records to ensure proper documentation is being maintained.
• Assists assigned areas in the coordination of the budget process.
• Performs other special projects and related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting, Finance, or closely related field and one (1) year experience in accounting, finance or budgeting.

Preferences

• Experience with cost benefit analysis.
• Experience with forecasting and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Water Utility Industry, respective trends, technological advancements and process improvements

Applicants selected for hire must successfully complete a background check and physical and drug screening prior to start of employment

Benefits Overview

• 10 holidays including 1 floating holiday annually
• 18 days personal time to start, more after 5 years. Rolls over each year starting with up to 432 hours the first year
• 6 days of TERM (sick) time annually
• Low cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance, disability
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for the all family members effective on day one
• Employee assistance program includes one on one sessions and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Orlando Magic gyms for the whole family, free access to County Wellworks gyms
• Free onsite coaching, including dietician and nurse
• Earn service time to forgive your student loans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Participation with Florida Retirement System ( www.myFRS.com ) for either Pension or Investment plan, this includes FREE access to Ernst Young financial planning.
• Optional Deferred compensation through Vanguard
• Free Training and Development courses and series. If you graduate from a series you get to attend a formal ceremony, receive a plaque, and shake hands with the Mayor
• As an employee you will have access to a variety of discounts from travel and car rentals, to theme park passes, sporting events, electronic purchases, and many more general discount offers

08/26/2018 (Posting is subject to close without prior notice)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,032.00 /year

Experience:

• Finance: 1 year

Education:

• Bachelor’s