Financial Analyst

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

The Financial Analysts are the analytical review and knowledge base to support IDOH and program directors to include understanding and ensuring proper financial requirements, spending, reposting, draws, and rebates activities of each grant. They are the critical oversight and risk management review of financial activity. Working closely with teams including accountants and deputy controllers as well as having direct contact to the Program directors, who are their business partners, to ensure success in managing grants, goals, timelines, and providing expertise in review of financial activities and purpose.

Additional federal requirements of reporting, sub-recipient audits, county support, or state review of federal grant funds initiated by OMB/SBA and MOU to IDOH, as well as State agency MOU of grant participation and accountabilities.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Certify the accurate reporting of agency financial data with respect to area of assignment.
• Assist controller in developing annual and biennium budget(s).
• Responsible for the monitoring of expenditures are met in accordance with grant provisions.
• Assist controller in monitoring expenditures on an ongoing basis to ensure budget compliance.
• Review contracts to verify funding source and adherence to annual budget.
• Assist in preparation of financial data for monthly and quarterly financial reviews.
• Work with contract compliance officer on all financial related matters.
• Assist in the development of performance measures for contracts and programs.
• Assist controller in developing and / or revising funding models for current or future agency programs.
• Analyze and research issues of interest for other program areas within the agency, identifying patterns and trends.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Through knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public finance.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures as they pertain to public finance programs.
• Extensive knowledge of agency organization, function, and purpose.
• Specialized knowledge of automated fiscal systems.
• Advanced knowledge of computer and software programs and the ability to utilize these skills in assigned job functions.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Dependability, attention to detail, good time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond quickly to issues and needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with agency (non-agency) Finance staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workflow.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability…