Financial Analyst

Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority

295 Main Street, Suite 800 ● Buffalo, New York 14203

Phone (716) 853-0907

www.bfsa.ny.gov

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FINANCIAL ANALYST

The Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority, a New York State Public Benefit Corporation established in July 2003 to monitor and oversee the finances of the City of Buffalo, NY, the Buffalo Public School District and other covered organizations, is currently seeking a Financial Analyst.

Position Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director

Deadline for Submission of Application Materials: September 30, 2026

Date to be Filled: ASAP

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for conducting financial analyses, preparing written reports, and providing verbal reports on such financial analyses to the Board of Directors of the following:

• City of Buffalo budgets and financial plans
• City of Buffalo quarterly reports
• City of Buffalo annual capital plan
• Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency budgets and financial plans
• Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency quarterly report
• State legislation with a fiscal impact on the City
• Contracts, including labor contracts, proposed by the City and BURA
• Other fiscal and policy analysis as requested by the Executive Director or Board
• of Directors

The Financial Analyst performs a variety of other duties, as necessary, which include the preparation of written reports and/or verbal reports as required by New York State laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to: the Authority’s annual report, the performance of internal control reviews and reporting to the Audit, Finance and Budget Committee, and the monitoring of federal and state grants. The Financial Analyst will assist in the preparation of resolutions for Board review and adoption. The Financial Analyst will attend Common Council sessions and Common Council committee meetings.

Key functions include researching and analyzing municipal trends locally and nationally, analyzing and reporting on various data sets, evaluating municipal financial management processes, reviewing and making recommendations for labor contracts, and presenting information both orally and in written reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree is required in finance or accounting, or in business administration with a minor in a finance-related field. A graduate degree is preferred in public or business administration, finance, accounting, urban planning or economics. Prior experience in State and local government is a strong plus. Proven analytical, research, written and communication skills. Solid PC skills, including spreadsheet and database applications.

A minimum of two years of experience in a finance-related field is required.

Salary: $70,000 - $92,000 commensurate with experience and education.

Benefits: Dynamic work environment. Medical, dental and vision healthcare benefits are provided. The Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority participates in the New York State retirement system. Generous time paid off package.

Pay: $71,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or in business administration with a minor in a finance-related field?
• Do you have experience in State and local government finance?

Experience:

• finance-related: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Are you a MBA or CPA? (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Buffalo, NY 14203 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $92,000