Financial Analyst (Power Company - Vallejo, CA) en City of Pittsburg, CA
City of Pittsburg, CA · Pittsburg, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Pittsburg
About the Department
Ideal Candidate for Financial Analyst:
- 3+ years of government experience in financial analysis, preferably in utilities or regulated industries;
- Knowledge of utility financial principles, cost-of-service analysis, and rate-setting processes is highly desirable;
- Ability to interpret financial data, analyze trends and forecast, notice any discrepancies in the data, and to make recommendations to management team;
- Ability to prepare clear, concise and highly accurate reports and other written materials;
- Self-starter, problem solver who embraces challenges, and strong attention to detail;
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite tools (Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) to facilitate multiple components of the budgetary process; Advanced proficiency level of Excel is required;
- Great interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all City Departments/Divisions;
- Support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal control improvements.
- Be a team player who will enjoy working with all faucets of the organization;
- Strategic thinker, able to communicate financial analyses to any level of the organization; excellent written and customer service skills;
- Flexible and adaptable to change; able to prioritize and efficiently manage multiple assignments; be able to pivot to adjust to changing priorities with little notice;
- Possess exceptional management and organizational abilities to adhere to strict deadlines and provide timely response to request.
- CPA certified or coursework completed in business analytics.
The Pittsburg Power Company (PPC) is a California municipal Joint Powers Agency (“JPA”) established in 1997 between the City of Pittsburg and the City’s Redevelopment Agency. PPC operates and does business in two separate locations:1. Within the City of Pittsburg, developing and supporting projects that will retain existing businesses and attract new business developments. PPC has partnered with private enterprises to develop over $2 billion of energy and industrial projects in Pittsburg since its creation in 1996.2. PPC manages the electric distribution and natural gas utility systems on Mare Island, Vallejo. PPC acquired the electric and gas utility distribution franchise from the US Navy in 1997. Since inception, PPC has performed these utility distribution services on Mare Island under the common name “Island Energy”. Currently, PPC is advancing several energy project developments within the City of Pittsburg, including supplying utility services to a data center project. PPC staff continues to support the evaluation of renewable and alternative energy projects such as solar and fuel cells to lower City of Pittsburg’s facilities annual electricity costs.
Benefits for regular employees include CALPERS retirement, medical/dental insurance, paid life insurance, retirement health saving account, deferred compensation plan with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness activities, employee assistance program, and employee development courses.
Position Duties
Minimum Qualifications
License/Certifications: Possession at the time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.
Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Possession of the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, economics, public administration, business administration or another field of study applicable to the responsibilities and requirements of this job class.
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budgeting, or accounting.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations. Positions may be required to work outside of normal business including evenings and weekends and travel is rare.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and methods of accounting, finance, and budget development and implementation.
- Principles and practices of statistical analysis with extensive knowledge of spreadsheet programs.
- Budgeting and forecasting procedures and techniques.
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant software programs.
- Oral and written communication skills; business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation.
- Safe work practices.
- Principles and practices of excellent customer service.
Ability to:
- Independently perform financial mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.
- On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
- On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
- Analyze operational and organizational financial problems, apply the principles and practices of public administration as assigned.
- Independently analyze financial/statistical data and records; prepare accurate accounting/finance/budget reports and summaries.
- Reconcile accounts and reconstruct a moderately complex accounting records trail in order to locate and correct errors or reasons for imbalance.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
- Read, write and comprehend the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Communicate effectively, tactfully and positively in both oral and written form.
- Operate and use modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.
- Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
- Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Contribute effectively to the accomplishments of City goals, objectives and activities.
Other Qualifications
Applications should be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburg. The City of Pittsburg utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Although, a resume and cover letter provide helpful added detail in reviewing qualifications, the job application may be rejected if the sections are considered to be incomplete. You will be notified of the next steps in the process via email! In the meantime, Let’s stay in touch through social media. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
What Happens Next?
- We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
- Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
- All offers of employment are conditional and new hires are subject to complete a pre-employment background screening that will consist of reference checks, livescan/fingerprint check and a civil check. Some positions require a medical examination, psychological examination, credit check, polygraph, drug testing, and full background investigation depending on the job characteristics. All new hires are required to show that they are eligible to work in the United States. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins.
- The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is twelve months.
The City of Pittsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.
The City of Pittsburg Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. Solicitar ahora
