Chief Financial Analyst
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 85479 - 105600
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITYYour Partner For A Stronger Arizona. |
CHIEF FINANCIAL ANALYST
| Job Location: |
Division of Financial Operations
Financial Services Administration
Address: 1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007
| Posting Details: |
Salary: $85479 $105600 Annually
Grade: 25
Closing Date: December 12 2025
| Job Summary: |
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service community and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit click on the link here to view the Our DES video. Come Join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team with the Division of Finance Operations (DFO) Financial Services Administration (FSA) as a Chief Financial Analyst. This position is responsible for the strategic management of division operating budgets often in excess of a billion dollars inclusive of the projected cost impacts of implementing major goals and initiatives. The Chief Financial Analyst will be directing the operations and logistics of multiple financial teams that support specific divisions within the Department. This position has direct accountability for the administrative financial and risk management operations of their teams and is inclusive of operational strategy and all measurable outcomes tied to that strategy. The Chief Financial Analyst has the authority over and to provide final approval on all financial documents that indicate the impacts of legislative and/or policy changes. This position also has the authority to represent the Department in financial matters related to the divisions they support whether with internal entities such as the Director or external entities such as the Legislature Governors Office federal government and local and community governments.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
| Job Duties: |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provides strategic and fiscal direction to key internal and external partners; participates in executive-level meetings; provides financial advice to the Director Deputy Directors Assistant Directors and other executive leadership members; and serves as liaison to legislative and executive members and partners concerning fiscal policy and programmatic matters; and leads financial task forces and work groups.
Manages operations for multiple financial teams that support specific divisions within the Department overseeing day-to-day business functions such as managing division budgets in generating revenue opportunities; directing and overseeing subordinate staff; prioritizing workflow and financial activity; providing technical assistance and guidance; and resolving problems related to fiscal matters supporting the division.
Ensures Department financial records and procedures comply with accounting standards federal regulations and state statutes; identifies areas of risk related to fiscal fraud waste and abuse implementing practices and policies to limit exposure and occurrence; and reviews and evaluates federal and state legislation for financial and operational impact.
| Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge in:
Contemporary management practices to include motivating and mentoring staff.
Department funding sources programs and their operations.
Federal financial regulations concerning budgetary and financial requirements of areas of responsibility including U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circulars Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) United States Code (USC) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS).
Skilled in:
Oral and written communications of complex concepts.
Developing and initiating fiscal policy and directives.
Comprehension analysis interpretation and reconciliation of complex financial data including forecasts and projections.
Ability to:
Apply state-personnel rules and guidelines and work measurement methods.
Define and execute strategic planning processes objectives and goals.
| Selective Preference(s): |
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
A Masters Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent business experience and ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible experience in State Government.
Experience in partnering with an executive team.
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
| Benefits: |
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
| Retirement: |
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State-sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.
| Contact Us: |
For questions about this career opportunity please contact Rose Ibe at or email .
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting or Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
About Company
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.
