Suffolk County Government is seeking a Financial Analyst to work within our Capital team supporting various initiatives throughout the county. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS An employee in this class conducts financial analyses of information pertaining to cash management, revenue sources, debt service and annual budget proposals. The incumbent works with considerable independence, and must utilize accounting skills in the performance of duties. Work is reviewed through reports and conferences with a professional or administrative supervisor. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES Conducts financial analyses of information pertaining to cash management, revenue sources, debt service and annual budget proposals; Reviews County financial statements; Prepares forecasts of revenue vs. expenditures; Reviews financial data of contract agencies seeking County funding or regulated businesses seeking rate adjustments; Prepares analyses and comparisons of financial and debt ratios. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Good knowledge of accounting principles and procedures; good knowledge of the methods of cash flow analysis; good knowledge of the general principles of public finance administration; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to keep a variety of records and to prepare reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Target Salary: $55,254 *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time **Sponsorship is not available for this role ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High level understanding of Microsoft Excel Ability to work independently Ability to multi-task and work under pressure Ability to re-work Budget worksheets to provide more efficiency and accessibility of information Ability to learn various software systems MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPEN COMPETITIVE Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and two (2) years of experience in financial planning, analysis of financial statements, cash flow analysis and/or credit analysis. NOTE: A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field will be substituted for the above experience. This role is a Provisional Appointment A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates. Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.