ARIZONA DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION

Director's Office

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures

Main Office Location: 100 North 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $80,000 - $86,000 

Grade: 24

Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Director's Office, is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the financial management of an assigned budget portfolio encompassing procurement, training, travel, and personnel-related issues across various programs within the division. Your primary responsibilities will include providing detailed financial oversight, ensuring compliance within operating budgets, preparing accurate financial reports and budgets relating to federal and state grants, and other funds. Additionally, you will play a key role in assisting with the annual budget request. This position requires a proactive individual capable of effectively communicating financial information to all organizational levels to support strategic decision-making. Join us in this dynamic role where your expertise will make a direct impact on our financial operations and contribute to our mission of effective government administration.

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 State’s 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.

• Plan, prepare, analyze, monitor, and report on appropriations, allocations, revenues, and expenditures for assigned operating and project budgets
• Prepare monthly financial and budget reports, as well as reports needed/required by JLBC and department leadership for executive review, for assigned operating and project budgets
• Coordinate the development of and compile a controlled budget strategy with agency executives and program managers, for the agency annual budget request
• Meet with ADOA CFO on a regular basis to discuss the status of funds and key information for assigned operating and project budgets

Knowledge of:

• Fiscal management
• Budgetary control
• AFIS
• State Procurement System
• State laws
• ADOA policies and procedures
• Budget process
• IT project management
• Spreadsheets

Skills in:

• Detail oriented
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Data analysis skills

Ability to:

• Work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Adapt to changes in work priorities and processes
• Communicate complex financial information
• Handle sensitive materials appropriately

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, business or a closely related field as
  determined by the Department AND at least four years of professional experience in accounting, financial analysis and/or budget
• development, implementation, formulation, execution and analysis.

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation

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: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer