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City of Seattle is Hiring a Business and Internal Controls Analyst (Planning & Development Specialist, Senior) Near Seattle, WA
Seattle Public Utilities is seeking a driven, team-oriented and experienced Business and Internal Controls Analyst (Planning & Development Specialist, Senior) to join our collaborative and innovative team responsible for developing, improving, and monitoring internal controls and business processes throughout the Utility. The Internal Controls Team is dedicated to ensuring appropriate accounting for and allowable expenditures of Utility ratepayer funds.
The Business and Internal Controls Analyst serves as a partner and trusted advisor providing analytical support and technical services to develop effective policies, procedures, and control improvements to reduce the risk of fraud, waste, and misappropriation of funds. This position may pick up where an auditor has left off; implementing solutions to resolve previously identified audit recommendations. Central to this work is partnering with stakeholders to gain a strong understanding of the business, identifying issues, and developing, evaluating, and implementing solutions, including communications and training of new or revised business practices. The Business and Internal Controls Analyst is accountable for conducting complex assessments and complicated data analysis, developing/improving policies and procedures, and implementing internal controls while maintaining efficient processes to accomplish the work.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:
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SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
Why Join Our Team?
We know work isn’t only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
Hybrid work schedule opportunities
Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
Generous benefits package
Free Orca Pass
City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Lead or coordinate with affected divisions and work groups to design new detailed processes, procedures, policies, or controls to successfully implement changes.
Serve as subject matter expert to gather and analyze complex financial and other quantitative and qualitative data and assess, design or modify, and implement internal controls to mitigate risk of fraud and the misappropriation of funds.
Develop detailed work plans, including milestones, deliverables, and schedules to carry out and implement assigned projects, programs, services, internal controls, or policies.
Carry out research and analysis to develop alternative and recommended strategies, procedures, internal controls, and policies.
Lead or coordinate preparation of reports and presentations for various levels of staff and top-level management using varied presentation formats and tools; present analysis, alternatives, and recommendations to all levels of staff, department management, and other City departments for decision-making.
Develop, conduct, or arrange for stakeholder training in new methods, processes, or systems; work with affected units to implement changes.
Develop and maintain tools to track implementation progress and provide routine reports to management.
Lead, coordinate, or support oversight of work functions to ensure new or modified business processes, procedures, internal controls or policies are functioning as intended.
Serve as a technical expert and perform complex financial duties to strengthen SPU's financial operations and financial internal controls.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation; or other work directly related to City planning and development activities.Education: Bachelor's degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration or related field.
Experience and Education Equivalency: Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with public policy development or business administration.
Experience performing complex and technically difficult accounting tasks.
Experience working in finance and operations and a solid understanding of financial structure and the impacts of operations on finance.
Experience with financial internal controls development or risk management.
Experience with program or project management.
Consistent track record to optimally plan and lead projects.
Experience with leading teams through process redesign and implementation efforts to result in organizational success.
Experience with negotiation, organizational development, or change management.
Demonstrated ability to establish relationships in difficult situations.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Strong organizational skills.
The full salary range for this position is $52.20 - $60.83 per hour.Application Process: In addition to completing your online application please attach your current Resume and Cover Letter. Your cover letter should address how your education, training and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
~Candidates Submitting an Incomplete Application Package, will NOT be considered~Candidates selected for first interview will be asked to complete a one-hour exercise prior to the first interview.Workplace Environment/Telework Expectations: This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office a minimum oftwice a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plansWho may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Questions? Contact Erika Monroe at Erika.Monroe@seattle.gov
Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page www.seattle.gov/util/.
Job Summary
Full Time
Public Administration
$88k-109k (estimate)
05/12/2024
06/01/2024
seattle.gov
SEATTLE, WA
7,500 - 15,000
1869
YUN PITRE
$1B - $3B
Public Administration
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About City of Seattle
As a city, Seattle is known as a progressive leader in technology, innovation and the environment. As an employer, the City of Seattle is leading local government in environmental stewardship, green building and social justice, making our City what it is today and shaping our future. Our employees play an important role in making this possible. You might be surprised by the variety and range of opportunities that are available at the City of Seattle. We have more than 1,200 job titles in 24 different departments, from the Office of Immigrant and Refugees Affairs or the Office of Arts & Culture... to the Public Utilities and Department of Transportation. Our positions range from seasonal work at the Citys parks and recreation facilities to skilled trade workers, accounting, communications and information technology professionals, and middle and senior-level management. Whatever your line of work, we hope you consider the City of Seattle in your job search. We likely have the opportunity for you. Be a part of the team that helps run our great city by joining the more than 10,000 employees working for the greater good by providing programs and services to Seattles people and businesses. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: http://www.seattle.gov/jobs/ to apply today. Where else can you contribute in as many ways to your community?
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