Financial Analyst II

Department Summary

The Department of Financial Services oversees the financial operations of Gwinnett County in compliance with state and federal laws, ensuring fiscal responsibility and superior bond ratings. Department functions include, but are not limited to: financial record administration, budget administration and preparation, grant management and oversight, cash and investment management, vendor and employee payment, debt issuance and monitoring management, self-insurance and liability programs management, procurement and contracts operations management, tax assessor administration, and strategic program design and deployment.

Division Summary

The Budget & Grants Management Division is organized into three sections: Budget, Grants & Fiscal Analysis. This division is responsible for preparing and administering the Annual Operating and Capital Budgets and the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. Other responsibilities include providing full cycle grant management services to departments and providing timely and accurate financial data to County decision makers and elected officials.

Description of Position

This position will report to the Fiscal Analysis Section within the Budget & Grants Management Division and will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing the financial health of assigned departments or elected officials. This role will require developing and maintaining good working relationships and special projects as assigned.

The Grade for this position is C42(1).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field; and
• Four years of professional level accounting/finance or budgeting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job;
• Preferred experience in Financial Planning and Analysis