SUMMARY

This is midlevel professional information technology work conducting financial systems analysis and configuration. This work requires independent and critical thought especially focused on problem definition and solution analysis. Some tasks may require the review of work performed by individuals in lower level position.

Individuals in this class are expected to independently complete assignments of advanced complexity using advanced technical skills. Individuals in this position combine financial analysis reporting and business systems analysis to support solutions for budget finance and accounting areas as well as management and administrative reporting. They are responsible for supporting implementation maintenance and review of financial systems and participating in the development implementation and optimization of business application systems.

Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its advanced level duties and interdepartmental interactions. Individuals in this class are expected to independently complete assignments of advanced complexity using advanced technical skills. Individuals assigned to this classification report to manager and work under general supervision.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Researches evaluates and analyzes the use and performance of financial software and related operational strategies business processes and procedures. Makes recommendations to improve responsiveness accuracy usability and reliability of financial budgetary and accounting operations transactions and reporting.

Participates in new software procurement including requirement gathering initial studies creation of functional and technical specification and evaluation of vendor interviews and responses.

Researches evaluates and analyzes the use and performance of financial software and related operational strategies business processes and procedures. Makes recommendations to improve responsiveness accuracy usability and reliability of financial budgetary and accounting operations transactions and reporting.

Participates in new software procurement including requirement gathering initial studies creation of functional and technical specification and evaluation of vendor interviews and responses.

Combines financial analysis reporting and business systems analysis to support solutions for budget finance and administration areas as well as management reporting in general

Prepares and reviews varied financial and operating reports and analyses in multiple software systems for supervisors internal organizational areas and external parties as needed. These could include status reports monthly and quarterly summaries forecasts and other analyses relating to all aspects of operations including budgets budget to actuals actuals costing cost variances project systems capital assets funding and other various areas.

Actively participates in and contributes to financial system upgrades implementations and system and process reengineering efforts. Provides support in the development implementation and optimization of business application systems and evaluates the impact of process changes.

Troubleshoots analyzes resolves monitors and documents complex user inquiries and issues with system configuration and interfaces data collection data retrieval queries reporting program intent and data errors.

Analyzes and executes alternative methods and techniques for optimizing software use to support timely and accurate financial information transactions and reporting.

Researches and performs analysis of data sources and relationships.

Designs coordinates and executes functional test scenarios cases scripts and plans to evaluate software and operational changes.

Translates business and stakeholder requirements into functional software specifications for financial system projects upgrades and reporting needs.

Develops plans coordinates and conducts technical and procedural training and informational workshops for business readiness activities.

Studies actual and potential problems and presents findings and solution alternatives to supervisors.

Analyzes data in support of business functions and process knowledge. Uses analysis and modeling techniques to support institutional processes and promote organizational improvement.

Prepares reviews and approves documentation to departmental standards.

Functions as a liason with the IT department collaborating in the implementation and support of budget finance and accounting related technology projects and initiatives.

Works with the IT department users vendors and consultants to resolve questions regarding program intent output requirements reporting and data management.

Participates in crossfunctional linked teams in addressing financial or systems issues.

Performs other analyst work in the Budget Finance and Accouting department as deemed necessary by supervisor.

Provides direction and oversight of work of lower level analysts in the Finance and Accounting department of the Department as needed.

Works with the finance and accounting departments to ensure compliance with established internal policies and procedures and external requirements and standards such as NARUC (National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Develops and modifies detailed reporting procedures policies and systems in order to meet the changing requirements of the Department.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May act in absence of supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Information Technology mathematics business administration or related field and four 4 years of progressively responsible experience in business information systems integrated system analysis professional analytics or software lifecycle management; or

Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Information Technology mathematics business administration or related field and six 6 years of progressively responsible experience in business information systems integrated system analysis professional analytics or software lifecycle management; or

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and eight 8 years of progressively responsible experience in business information systems integrated system analysis professional analytics or software lifecycle management.

Relevant IT certification(s) may be substituted for up to two 2 years of education or experience.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Must obtain a valid Florida Driver License within 30 days of appointment.

Certifications

None

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General proficiency with applications in the Microsoft Office suite.

Knowledge and experience of the data and process flow within an integrated software system.

Expertise in Microsoft Excel using formulas lookups pivots charts and graphs. Familiarity with Microsoft Access data imports and exports database join concepts and relational data base query language and construction.

Ability to identify problems or gaps in financial systems solve problems in a creative manner and implement opportunities for improvement

Broad knowledge of and experience with collecting data analyzing information generating reports programming relational database operations and general data automation.

Broad knowledge of and experience with collecting data analyzing information generating reports programming relational database operations and general data automation.

Ability to translate financial system automation requirements to developers and analysts in IT and other areas

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and work effectively with customers coworkers supervisors and managers.

Ability to effectively plan and organize work to meet time constraints and ensure quality performance in supporting multiple applications and assignments while balancing strategic and tactical priorities.

Working knowledge of project management methodologies software development lifecycles and software testing principles.

Knowledge of the data and process flows within an integrated software system.

Broad knowledge of business processes with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: Finance Accounting Purchasing Inventory Management HR/Payroll Customer Service Marketing and Communications Work Management Field Operations.

Ability to accomplish projects working with and through others.

Demonstrated commitment to delivering customer success.

Ability to determine multiple approaches and choose the most appropriate solution.

Ability to develop software training approach and teach courses.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours.