Position Title: Financial Analyst III (May be underfilled) – Housing Stability Job Description: We are looking for a talented Financial Analyst to join our Housing Stability team and make an impact by providing thoughtful and thorough financial analysis and expert recommendations. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling complex financial challenges, this role could be your perfect fit! About the Position: This position will perform professional assignments involving the analysis of complex financial data, including special studies, surveys, and evaluations of financial reports, budgets, capital expenditures, and revenue management. This role provides recommendations for policy, procedure, and financial action, interpreting department-level financial policies, accounting practices, and regulations. The analyst assists in the preparation of reports and analyses in areas such as budgeting, forecasts, internal controls, and business planning, collaborating with management to develop strategic financial recommendations for future operations and decisions. An ideal candidate for this position would be able to fulfill these tasks with minimal daily oversight. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field and have at least one year of related work experience. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis. This position may be filled as s level III, II, or I depending on the candidate’s credentials. Position Salary Range: Financial Analyst III – E30 – $72,232/yr. - $98,630/yr. Financial Analyst II – E25 – $56,598/yr. - $77,193/yr. Financial Analyst I – E22 – $48,927/yr. - $66,721/yr. This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: + Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) + Dental, Vision and Life Insurance + Paid vacation and personal leave + Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment + Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) + A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) + Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually + Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/. IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will be open until it is filled and may close at any time without notice. Key Responsibilities: Financial Analyst I - Follow established procedures, performs specialized financial, accounting or planning activities following general project or departmental guidelines, procedures and precedents in support of various financial functions such as budgeting and auditing. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the afore-mentioned duties. Requires one to three years of related work experience. Financial Analyst II – Demonstrates a sound understanding of, and ability to follow, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and precedents in performing various financial functions. Following general instructions and with discretion as to work details, performs specialized financial, accounting, investigations, coordination and analysis requiring competence and specialized knowledge of various financial functions such as budgeting and auditing. Requires three to five years of related work experience. Financial Analyst III – Demonstrates a sound understanding of, and ability to follow, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and precedents in performing various financial functions. Demonstrates sound discretion and competence in performing financial functions related to financial, accounting, investigation, coordination, and analysis. Develops, interprets, and implements highly complex financial/accounting concepts and advanced techniques for financial planning and control. Provides specialized technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Directs the development and implementation of new concepts and techniques for financial information analysis. Requires five to eight years of related work experience. A Master’s degree level of education or certification may be required at this level. Minimum Qualifications: + Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field plus work experience, as stipulated for each level noted above. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis. + Knowledge of finance and accounting theory, including generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to perform complex statistical analysis and research methods used in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial modeling. + May require knowledge of the specific laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operation of the City and experience in municipal accounting/auditing. + Basic typing skills and advanced knowledge of personal computer operation, including proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel and accounting programs. + Ability to communicate effectively with others across all necessary mediums. + Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions. + Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines. Working Conditions: + Light physical effort. Some discomfort associated with prolonged periods of confinement to workstation, concentrating on figures and computer reports, and video display screens. + Low to high exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and associated job demands. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law.  Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment. Position Type: Full-time Department: Community and Neighborhood Full Time/Part Time: Full time Scheduled Hours: 40 Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov . BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including: + Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) + HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required) + Dental, Vision and Life Insurance + City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) + A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) + Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually + Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services + Wellness clinic for employees and their families Paid Time Off + 12 vacation days to start + 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday + Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually + 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents + Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction VETERAN EMPLOYER: Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner. ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.