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Senior Financial Analyst
Under direction from the Financial Analysis Supervisor this position performs a variety of professional financial forecasting and analysis work of a specialized or complex nature; provides leadership to other District staff regarding financial planning and management, as well as staff within the Finance Department; plans, coordinates and manages rates and charges and the full budget process; and performs related work as required.
Areas of assignment may include, but are not limited to, financial forecasting, rate studies and analyses, budget development, monthly budget reconciliation, reporting and analysis, business process analysis and improvements, and special financial studies and reports.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Financial Analyst series is distinguished from classifications in the professional accounting series by its emphasis on financial forecasting, budget development, and rate analysis.
Examples of Duties
Develops and analyzes short term and long-range financial forecasts and develops other financial analyses as needed. Maintains short- and long-term cash flow analysis and other established financial reporting, and makes recommendations for improvement where possible.
Maintains and updates the District's Financial Planning Model and its component projections; makes suggestions for improvements as needed.
Reviews and makes recommendations for revisions to the District's various rates, charges, and fee structures based upon projected financial requirements and maintains a consolidated schedule of approved rates and charges; assists in cost of service studies; assists in making timelines for rate adjustments to ensure that all meetings and public hearings are scheduled in a timely manner and that all applicable government statutes, including Proposition 218 provisions, are met.
Assists departments in the adjustment or development of fees and charges; prepares presentations to senior management and the Board of Directors regarding rate studies and recommendations.
Analyzes and makes recommendations on pending legislation and other proposals impacting the financial operations of the District, such as annexations and tax appropriations; determines the District's appropriations limit and other appropriations pursuant to state law; assists in preparation of property tax submittals to County.
Manages in the annual budget development process and provides support to departments in various budget matters; develops budget and financial analytical reports as needed; recommends improvements to software configuration, reporting and business processes that will increase efficiency and effectiveness; assists with developing budget software reports as needed.
Reconciles monthly budget reporting with the accounting system and runs end of month reports; works with accounting staff to correct any discrepancies in monthly input of budget data; analyzes monthly variances and works with various departments on areas of concerns; prepares year-end journal entries to adjust budget ledger to maintain cash basis of accounting for budget reporting.
Analyzes business processes and makes recommendations for improvements for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Assists in developing and implementing budgetary policies and procedure in accordance with any applicable laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
Assists in debt issuances and preparation of all related reports and documents including continuing disclosures, GASB compliance, compliance certificates, and arbitrage calculations and honors all deadlines; assures that the provisions, required meetings, deadlines, and guidelines of any debt financing entity are met.
Performs a variety of internal reviews and/or special studies of District administration and operations and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Develops overhead rates and assists in developing equipment rental rates, and other internal District rates as required.
Assists in development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and provides support to external auditors as needed.
Assists with costing of labor negotiation proposals.
Develops and maintains deep knowledge of all software applications used in Finance including the CIS, accounting, and budget software; prepares data extracts and assists with software upgrades as needed.
Reconciles and prepares CERBT disbursement requests; submits the annual pension and OPEB prepayments to CalPERS.
Assists in responding to governmental surveys, public records act requests, and other governmental or public data requests.
Maintains records and files, prepares statistical materials, memoranda, reports, and correspondence.
Performs other related work as required.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Selection Procedure
Application materials including a supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online at: www.acwd.org/jobs by the final filing date of Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm PST.
Candidates who present the best job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in a qualification appraisal which may include an online exam as well as an interview by an appraisal panel.
Candidates passing the qualifications appraisal process will be ranked on an employment list for further consideration. Top-ranking candidates will be invited to a personal interview with the hiring Supervisor.
Health Insurance: Coverage is provided through the CalPERS Health program. Under the Cafeteria Plan, employees will receive a flex dollar allowance to purchase healthcare coverage, and qualifying voluntary products.
Dental and Vision: Coverage for the employee and eligible dependents is fully paid by the District.
Retirement: California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) benefit depends on whether the employee is a "new" member or "classic" member under state law.
Classic member: Employee who is a member of PERS or reciprocal agency within six months of hire at ACWD. 2.5% @ 55 with 8% employee contribution. $5000 Retired Death Benefit, 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage, Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to Continue After Remarriage of Survivor, Additional Opportunity to Elect 1959 Survivor Benefits, 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4, Unused Sick Leave Credit, Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service, Military Service Credit as Public Service, Final Compensation 1 Year, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, Prior Service. The District picks up 2.5% of the CalPERS retirement contribution.
New member: Employees hired after 12/31/12 who were not members of PERS or a reciprocal agency within the last six months of hire at ACWD. 2% @ 62 with 7% employee contribution. Effective 7/1/23 PEPRA employee contributions will increase to 7.75%. $5000 Retired Death Benefit, 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4, 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase, Additional Opportunity to Elect 1959 Survivor Benefits, Final Compensation 3 Years, Military Service Credit as Public Service, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage, Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to Continue After Remarriage of Survivor, Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit, Prior Service, Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service, Unused Sick Leave Credit.
Social Security/Medicare: The District does not participate in Social Security, but provides a 1.45% matching Medicare contribution.
Retiree Health Benefits: Coverage is provided through the CalPERS Health program. The District's contribution for retiree coverage shall be the PEMHCA minimum contribution as determined by CalPERS on an annual basis. Please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for various eligibility and plan details.
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2019 will receive a defined-contribution benefit into a retiree health savings account.
Life Insurance: The District provides you with Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D Insurance of one and one half times your annual salary to a maximum of $250,000. There is no cost to employee for this insurance.
Long Term Disability: The District provides you with Long Term Disability Income Insurance of 66 2/3% of monthly earnings with a maximum monthly benefit of $15,000.
Short Term Disability: Coverage is provided through the District for employees working more than 20 hours per week at 66 2/3% of base weekly earnings for the first 12 weeks up to a weekly benefit maximum of $2,350.
Deferred Compensation: The District has two (2) Deferred Compensation Plans in which employees may participate: a. 457 Plan - Allows employees to specify a dollar amount to contribute toward retirement, up to an annual maximum. Employees may begin or stop making contributions to this plan at any time. b. 401(a) Plan - Provides a one (1) time, irrevocable opportunity for employees to contribute a percentage (1% - 20%) of their salary toward retirement, up to an annual maximum. Employees may also irrevocably elect upon enrollment to defer a percentage of vacation or management leave balances (1% - 20%) on an annual basis, and/or to defer a percentage (1% - 100%) of their final compensation. The 401(a) Plan is also designed to accept the District’s matching of employees’ contributions. Beginning April 13, 2025, the District will match Classic Member contributions of up to $2,250 per year in the 401(a) plan. Beginning April 13, 2025, the District will match PEPRA members contributions of up to $6,250 per year in the 401(a) plan, on behalf of the employee. Effective with the calendar year 2030, District matching contributions will be $1,000 for Classic Members and $5,000 for PEPRA Members. The employee must make contributions to the 457 plan to receive the District’s matching contribution.
Vacation: 10 days first year, increasing to 25 days after 20 years
Holidays: 12 days per year
Sick Leave: 12 days per year
Management Leave: 80 hours to 96 hours of Management Leave per calendar year (depending on classification)
Employee Assistance Program: Up to 6 sessions for employees and family members for professional consultation and short-term counseling for personal problems
Tuition Reimbursement: The District will reimburse 100% of the total tuition and textbook costs incurred in taking courses outside of normal working hours related to District employment up to an annual maximum of $5,250
Disaster Service Worker: All ACWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3102). Employees are required to complete related training and may be assigned to assist with emergency response activities, including disaster-related duties that may differ from their daily work, in the event of a natural, man-made, or war-caused emergency.
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