Financial Analyst; Human Services-Hybrid Model

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• Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence, and stability of individuals and families.
• To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two‑Generation approach).

Responsible for a variety of professional level financial and budget analysis assignments for all activities related to the Department of Human Services. Completes complex and critically important analysis and evaluation of all Department financial activities and prepares financial statements, reports, presentations and other materials to aid in decision making, strategic planning and the overall support of the Department’s goals.

• Performs professional accounting services for the Department including review and approval of fiscal source documents for completeness, mathematical accuracy, proper authorization, sufficiency of information, proper fund/account combinations, and journal entry classifications.
• Applies knowledge of County and Grant financial policies and procedures to ensure proper accounting and reporting of the financial activity of numerous Human Services allocations and grants.
• Assists with contract negotiations, preparation, quality assurance, and monitoring of terms and relative financial billing activities.
• Prepares specified interim financial reports to assist management with tracking budgets, allocations, expenditures and revenues. Runs reports and extracts data to assist with the compilation of financial reports and research projects for the department as requested.
• Serves as principal advisor to the Finance Division Manager on budget matters ensuring that the integrity of the data is accurate and defendable.
• Prepares monthly financial reports which detail current and future financial performance using a variety of resources including county and state financial systems and historical economic data. Presents monthly financial report to the Executive Management Team and is prepared to respond to or research and follow up on any inquiries and/or comments that arise.
• Develops and presents analyses and forecasts related to financial activity, long‑term planning, and department performance to support decision making and strategic planning.
• Monitors legislative actions that could have a fiscal impact on the Department and prepares scenario modeling, ad hoc financial reports, or other illustrative documents for the Director, Deputy Directors, Division Managers and other appropriate stakeholders to aid in decision making and forecasting potential budget impacts.
• Reviews non‑reimbursable expenditures for propriety and follows up on State accounting adjustments to correct non‑reimbursable expenditures, as necessary.
• Assists with researching accounting transactions or providing documents for review, as necessary, for audit. Performs moderately complex reconciliations of authorized County expenditures and receipts to the State accounting systems, ensuring propriety of amount, accounting distribution and funding source.
• Works both independently and as a team member, in an organized and productive manner, assessing workload to establish priorities. Takes initiative to propose changes to processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Interacts professionally with team members in a collaborative problem‑solving environment. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with County and State personnel.
• Communicates with Department Director, Deputy Directors, Division Managers, and other appropriate stakeholders timely and accurately to inform them of fiscal changes that could potentially impact any Human Service programs.
• Compiles information and prepares ad hoc financial reports for managers and other…