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City of Chicago Financial Analyst - Dept. of Planning & Development in Chicago, Illinois
414677BR
Auto req ID:
414677BR
Company:
City of Chicago
Job Code:
Analyst_ _Analyst
Job Description:
The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is seeking a Financial Analyst who under general supervision, prepares financial plans and budgets, tracks program performance, analyzes program operations, manages program finances, report program outcomes, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Financial Planning and Budgeting
Researches current and historical revenues and expenditures, identifies trends, and prepares fiscal projections
Coordinates with program heads to plan, program, and track resource needs and gaps over multiple years
Assists in preparing operating, capital, and grant budget requests and helps manage the annual budget process
Financial Management & Reporting
Sets up and/or modifies funds, accounts, and budgets in the City’s financial system
Tracks program revenues and expenditures
Monitors and reconciles accounts across multiple systems and ledgers
Costs and reconciles program payroll
Assists with the annual single audit process and HUD program audits, coordinates corrective action plans and audit responses, and conducts site visits as needed
Prepares and reports both financial and program performance status internally and externally in federal systems
Management Analysis
Coordinates with program heads to identify and track program metrics (inputs, outputs, outcomes) to measure return on investment
Conducts cost/benefit analyses of current and proposed programs and operations, and recommends changes to improve cost efficiencies
Elicits, maps, and evaluates business requirements and processes
Additional duties may be required for this position
Position Title:
Financial Analyst - Dept. of Planning & Development
Job Category:
Finance
Minimum Education Required:
Bachelors
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other:
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Location: City Hall, 2 N. LaSalle, 10 th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City*:
Chicago
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a directly related field, plus one year of work experience in the analysis of financial records.
State*:
Illinois