The County of Riverside's Office of Economic Development is seeking to fill a Financial Analyst (Administrative Services Analyst I) to support the Agency Administration Division in Riverside.

The Financial Analyst (Administrative Services Analyst I) (ASA I) assists management by providing administrative and analytical support related to financial and operational activities. The ASA I conducts research and analysis involving accounting or financial data, including cost analysis and rates and fees development, and supports the development or evaluation of cost recovery models. The ASA I may also assist in drafting policies and procedures and preparing reports or recommendations to support management decision-making, while demonstrating strong professional communication skills.

For more information on this position please refer to the Administrative Services Analyst I class specification: Class Specifications | Career Opportunities

Competitive candidates will possess experience in accounting or financial analysis, including cost analysis and financial tracking. Experience developing or evaluating rates and fees or cost recovery models is highly desirable. Strong professional writing skills, including experience drafting policies and procedures, are essential. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate clear and effective professional communication skills and the ability to convey complex financial information in a concise and organized manner.

Meet the Department!

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development has a mission to elevate the economic position of the county and foster economic vitality, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, provide and promote cultural and learning opportunities for all. The Office of Economic Development has several units that aggressively promote Riverside County and its business development opportunities, including Economic Development, Libraries, and Special Districts. The overarching goal of the department is to facilitate regional economic development efforts that promote job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, and innovation; the office also creates a business-friendly climate that supports the efforts of the private sector.• Plan, coordinate and conduct studies of administrative, operational facilities management activities including fiscal operations, budget preparation and control, equipment usage, staffing patterns, workflow and space utilization.

• Develop reports and recommendations for appropriate action based on the analysis of gathered data.

• Prepare or assist in the preparation and/or review of budgets by analyzing need for budget items requested to determine whether or not items are justifiable, based on program objectives and priorities; review financial data on an on-going basis to ensure conformance with established guidelines; examine and make recommendations for the transfer of funds.

• Recommend and establish contract forms and procedures; monitor adherence to contract terms.

• Prepare and deliver presentations to management regarding rates and fees formulas, financial analyses, and analytical findings; clearly explain complex financial information and provide recommendations to support leadership decision-making.

• Research availability and applicability of grant funding; research methods necessary for specific grant proposals; recommend and monitor procedures for grant implementation.

• Upon request, develop and recommend policies and procedures; develop written procedures to clarify or describe standard practices; design or improve forms to expedite procedures.

• Coordinate the publication and dissemination of procedures; review present and pending legislation to determine effect on departmental operations and programs.

• Participate in various meetings and present and/or gather data to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions.

• May direct, train, assign, and evaluate subordinate clerical and technical personnel in the performance of standard tasks. OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

OPTION II

Experience: Four years of paraprofessional experience in an administrative capacity.

OPTION III

Experience: One year as an Administrative Services Assistant with the County of Riverside.

ALL OPTIONS

A bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or finance may receive considerable consideration.

Knowledge of: Principles of administration, organization and management necessary to analyze and evaluate operations, services and programs; principles and practices of fiscal management and/or budgetary control and/or contract monitoring.

Ability to: Collect and evaluate data; draw conclusions and formulate recommendations and project consequences of recommendations; monitor expenditures; interpret legislative and administrative mandates and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of work; communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.For questions regarding this recruitment
Please Contact Alexander Jones at 951-955-4656 or Aljones@rivco.org . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.