Finance IT Analyst Senior

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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

**The maximum hiring compensation range for this position is to not exceed 90000/a year.**

The Finance IT Analyst Senior provides advanced analytical technical and operational support for financial systems and programs within the Department of Finance. This role blends senior-level management analysis with specialized financial systems expertisesupporting system troubleshooting data extraction reporting governance and technology-enabled process improvement. The position independently evaluates complex issues supports decision-making and contributes to department-wide technology initiatives financial process improvements and policy development. The incumbent frequently collaborates with leadership end-users technology partners and external agencies to optimize financial operations and strengthen the integrity accessibility and accuracy of financial data.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Systems Support & Troubleshooting:

• Assist customers and end-users with system access functionality navigation and issue resolution.
• Perform troubleshooting of technical and financial system issues escalating to IT or vendors when necessary.
• Analyze root causes of system errors and recommend corrective actions.
• Review system data flows configuration and interface points to ensure accuracy and operational continuity.
• Support QA validation verification and testing.

Data Analysis Reporting & SQL/Database Work:

• Write SQL scripts to extract review validate and troubleshoot financial data.
• Identify understand and leverage database structures including interpretation of entity relationship diagrams (ERDs).
• Compile analyze and interpret statistical and financial data to support program evaluation and operational decision-making.
• Prepare dashboards reports forecasts and data summaries for leadership and program stakeholders.
• Support Data Warehouse and Data Analytics initiatives

Program Process & Operational Analysis:

• Analyze and coordinate the administrative and operational performance of programs and projects particularly those involving financial functions.
• Conduct complex financial analyses reconciliations and reviews of financial transactions.
• Collaborate with Finance Administrative Unit to draft revise and maintain documentation such as policies SOPs desk aids reports and process maps.
• Evaluate program and system performance identify gaps and recommend improvements.

Governance Compliance & Internal Controls Support:

• Collaborate with Finance Administrative Unit to support development and implementation of governance frameworks program policies and technology-supported administrative processes.
• Ensure adherence to regulations standards and departmental requirements related to financial system integrity and reporting.
• Participate in audits system reviews and process assessments to identify risks compliance issues or control needs.
• Oversee or contribute to processing and validation of complex financial transactions.

Project & Technology Implementation Support:

• Participate in cross-functional project teams implementing new or upgraded financial technology solutions.
• Support system testing validation user acceptance and readiness activities.
• Assist in documenting requirements assessing system impacts and facilitating end-user training.
• Coordinate project tasks timelines and communication between Finance IT and external partners.

• Participate in cross-functional project teams implementing new or upgraded financial technology solutions.
• Support system testing validation user acceptance and readiness activities.
• Assist in documenting requirements assessing system impacts and facilitating end-user training.
• Coordinate project tasks timelines and communication between Finance IT and external partners.

• Serve as a lead worker when assigned guiding professional paraprofessional or support staff.
• Provide training coaching and mentoring related to systems reporting processes or compliance requirements.
• Support departmental efforts to standardize practices develop consistent procedures and improve service delivery.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Analysis and reporting of data
• Audit practices
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Debt and grant management
• Economic and accounting principles
• Background in department of focus
• EDI processes and guidelines
• Education and training principles
• English language including the meaning and spelling of words composition and grammar
• General financial reporting
• Laws rules and fines in and around ACH transactions
• Ordinances government regulations agency rules and the legislative process
• Payment systems
• Payroll accounting
• Principles for providing customer service including meeting quality standards for services and customer satisfaction

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Analyzing complex issues
• Building budgets expenditures and revenue forecasts
• Communicating with various internal and external departments
• Drafting and revising documents
• Forecasting
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Managing program in focus area
• Overseeing financial transactions
• Preparing forecasts reports analyses for special projects etc.
• Supporting various activities in area of focus
• Teaching and instructing individuals and groups
• Oral and written communication

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Adapt
• Analyze information
• Make decisions
• Multi-task
• Problem solve
• Work in teams

• Bachelors degree in business or public administration or field related to assignment
• Four years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment such as program/project management or management/policy/financial analysis
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

• Well versed and proficient in finance-based jargon systems and reporting.
• Proven ability to identify understand and leverage database structures and interpret entity relationship diagrams (ERDs).
• Ability to write SQL scripts for extraction review and troubleshooting of financial data.
• Bachelors degree in business or public administration or field related to assignment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts electrical currents vibrations etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes odors dusts gases and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people imminent danger and a threatening environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:Due to the nature of work assignments incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk hear and see; frequently reach and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally stoop kneel crouch stand walk push pull lift finger grasp and feel. The working conditions may not include environmental terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties this classification is considered to be sedentary exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

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