Senior Fiscal Analyst

Are you passionate about budget management and financial analysis, and ready to make an impact where it counts? Prince William County (PWC) Parks & Recreation is looking for a dynamic Senior Fiscal Analyst to join our Finance team. This isn’t just about crunching numbers—it’s about helping drive decisions that shape the parks, programs, and places our community loves.  In this position, you’ll help lead budget development, financial analysis, and reporting that directly influences how we plan, operate, and deliver services to the public.

With a diverse portfolio that includes parks, pools, golf courses, trails, and historic sites, your work will be central to helping our division make informed, strategic decisions. You'll work closely with internal teams to understand their needs and help ensure financial resources are aligned with departmental goals. If you're a forward-thinking finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys making a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you!

About This Role

As a Senior Fiscal Analyst, you will play a vital role in overseeing the financial operations of the PWC Parks & Recreation Department. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Budget Analysis: Analyzing the department’s budget and financial activities, offering guidance, insights, and recommendations to ensure financial efficiency and sustainability. 

• Revenue Trend Monitoring and Variance Analysis: Monitoring and assessing revenue trends, identifying variances between actual financial activity and budgeted projections, and providing strategic recommendations for adjustments. 

• Cross-Division Budget Meetings: Leading regular meetings with division heads to discuss budgetary concerns, variances, and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment across the department. 

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Preparing recurring financial and budget reports, providing detailed research and analysis to support decision-making processes. 

• Budget Forecasting and Staff Training: Conducting monthly and quarterly budget meetings, where you will forecast budget performance, make recommendations, and train department staff on effective budget management and fiscal practices. 

• Budget Congress Preparation: Assisting the Assistant Director of Administration in preparing for Budget Congress, including coordinating new initiatives and reporting on key performance measures to ensure transparency and accountability. 

• Collaboration for Budget Optimization: Working with department leadership to optimize budgetary performance and ensure financial objectives are met in alignment with departmental goals.  

• Manage, Lead and Develop Staff: Supervising a team of finance professionals, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and professional development in budget-related tasks and financial operations

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Exhibit strong leadership skills, with proven experience in leading and supervising teams while providing mentorship and fostering professional growth.
• Demonstrate excellent decision-making and organizational abilities, capable of independently managing tasks, setting priorities, and meeting critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively across all stakeholder levels, translating complex financial concepts into clear, accessible information and providing clear guidance to staff.
• Be highly proficient in managing and analyzing large datasets, particularly using Excel, which will be essential for this role.
• Show flexibility and excellent time management skills, efficiently balancing competing demands and adapting to changing priorities.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years of related fiscal analysis experience to include:

• A strong comprehension of the general structure of an accounting/financial system.
• Reporting components of data extraction.
• Management of proper usage of a financial chart of accounts.

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 6 or more years of professional management analysis or fiscal analysis experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Experience performing and documenting internal audits.
• Experience completing complex reconciliations.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with an Oracle-based accounting system. 

Special Requirements: The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background check

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week between 8:00am and 5:00pm; some evening and weekend work as needed

Starting Salary Range: $77,005.65 - $90,594.88

Salary : $70,922 - $125,015