Financial Analyst I - DPW

Posting Expires: 5/29/2026

Salary Range: $51,035.56-$68,132.47

General Description and Classification Standards:

Develops, interprets, and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. This is a Senior level professional finance position.

Supervision Received:

Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Develops, interprets, and implements financial concepts for planning and controlling Fleet operations and expenditures.
• Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance, including fuel, parts, maintenance, and service‑related costs.
• Gathers, analyzes, prepares, and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts specific to Fleet activities.
• Performs economic research and studies in areas such as rates of return, depreciation of Fleet assets, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, and the impact of regulatory or operational requirements.
• Carries out assignments that are typically straightforward in nature.
• Collaborates with senior peers on Fleet‑related financial projects and initiatives.
• Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.
• Applies organizational and departmental policies.
• Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff.
• Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees.
• Coordinates with program analysts, Fleet service providers, and City departments to ensure efficient and effective financial management of Fleet programs.
• Assists in the preparation and review of legislation related to Fleet operations, procurement, and asset management.
• Participates in onsite monitoring and desk audits, performs monthly reconciliations, and analyzes expenditure activity for Fleet programs.
• Maintains current training and development on applicable systems and tools used by the City to conduct financial and operational management, including Oracle, Microsoft 365, and Fleet‑specific platforms.
• Monitors contracts’ financial performance, including burn rate and service utilization, to ensure compliance with contract terms; immediately notifies relevant managers of any deviations or risks to performance.
• Supports Fleet in tracking receipts of goods and services, coordinating with shops to ensure timely processing and accurate financial closeout.
• May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high‑level or technical tasks.
May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.