Analyst I, Finance (PDT)

POSITION TITLE: Analyst I, Finance (PDT) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8247
DEPARTMENT: PDT Administration
LOCATION: 281 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $54,671.00 - 91,118.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $62,000.00 - 75,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 12/10/2025.

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While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking an Analyst l, Finance, to join our Planning Development and Transportation service area. This position will require a high level of attention to detail in order to manage significant grant transactions and reimbursement processes. Additionally, the Analyst l, Finance will be responsible for conducting entry level financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical processes to support strategic decision-making. Duties will include daily transactional items, monthly budget analysis, and maintenance of large capital project budgets. Interest and skill in building diverse professional relationships is necessary for the success of this position. The ideal candidate will have two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. We are looking for someone with a passion for problem-solving and relationship building to bring their communication and collaboration skills to the City!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Contribute to budget vs. actual variance analysis and narrative assessment reports. Assist in investigation of variance root causes, identify proposed course of action, and communicate impact and results.
• Assist in budget development, forecast projections and documentation of rationale for use in periodic variance reporting.
• Analyze, interpret and communicate complex data using basic accounting and finance conceptual knowledge.
• Data mine, compile, and analyze data from various sources and systems (including ERP). Investigate and explain assigned business issue concerns and opportunities. Contribute to recommendations on business decisions based on financial analysis.
• Provides data for capital improvement plan for core City infrastructure, coordination, validation, and assessment.
• Participates in financial ad hoc projects of simple to moderate complexity, capital estimates, grant research and reporting, and process improvement initiatives with departmental impacts.
• Assists in providing data for identified issues of a financial nature. Works with financial team to implement corrective actions as needed.
• Perform standard financial and accounting work procedures while continuously looking for ways to improve processes and methods.
• Reconcile accounts and verify data integrity.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics and measures.
• Process data entries, day to day transactions, accounting journals, payments (AP), invoices (AR), and general bookkeeping per documented procedures.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of local government accounting principles, Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) pronouncements and interpretations.
• Knowledge of fund accounting.
• Capable of critical thinking, analytical thought processes and business acumen.
• Able to complete assigned tasks and activities on time with minimal guidance.
• Intermediate skill level in Excel and Microsoft Office software.
• Understanding of statistical analysis.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in approach to problem solving, issue resolution and solution development drawing upon business acumen and perspective gained from education and experience.
• Ability to summarize and communicate financial issues both orally and in writing to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Intermediate data query, extraction, and normalizing skills. Capable of incorporating and utilizing data in a variety of reporting tools and financial software packages.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad audience.

Required Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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Analyst I, Finance

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BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

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