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Job Summary

Please note this position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by December 6th, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. *   The Finance Department provides vital services to internal employees, program participants, outside investors, and a wide array of other stakeholders. The Financial Planning and Analysis team adds value to KCHA by providing leadership with essential budgeting knowledge and experience endeavored to support strategic operating decisions. The *Senior Financial Analyst is an important member of the finance team. The position will be responsible for budgeting and financial analysis as well as reporting. The incumbent will participate in all financial planning activities of the agency and will work closely with different department leaders to provide consultative analysis and reporting. They will also contribute to process improvement efforts and other key initiatives in support of KCHA's mission. If you are passionate about budgeting and variance analysis, we invite you to apply. King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link{rel="nofollow"}.  

Essential Functions

The Senior Financial Analyst:

• Facilitates the submission of annual operating and capital budgets with department directors; reviews and evaluates departmental requests.
• Prepares complex worksheets and presentations for budgeting and reporting in accordance with office procedures and policies; examines existing worksheets for opportunities to amend and improve.
• Manages monthly review process of the budget to actual financial performance to provide analysis and identify trends and to supply variance narratives for quarterly financial reporting; provides finance support to department directors.
• Produces continuous reporting to support departmental goals and initiatives; develops and monitors recurring and ad-hoc journal entries and financial transactions for accuracy.
• Maintains and tests accounting system; ensures that changes are reflected in budgeting interfaces.
• Provides ad-hoc detailed analysis, financial understanding and forecasting to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of overall business decisions.

• Documents budget and other departmental processes by creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.

   

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree accounting, business administration, economics, or related field AND
• Considerable experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, financial planning and analysis OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Understands technical aspects of the position and continuously builds knowledge, keeping up to date on the substantive and procedural aspects of the position including:

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting principles, and internal controls. 

accounting functions including financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking/treasury.

ability to utilize automated budgeting systems such as an ERP and VENA. 

skill in financial planning, budgeting, variance analysis, and technical writing. 

ability to plan, develop, manage and control budgeting activities related to staffing and operational budgets.<