Senior Financial Analyst

Company: Utah Transit Authority
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Utah Transit AuthorityJoin the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), a leading transit agency in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States! At UTA we take pride in our ability to take careful stewardship of the funds we receive to run our services. We are searching for a detail oriented and strategic Senior Financial Analystto help us grow UTA through a careful stewardship of public funds and our budgets for our construction and operation projects.As a Senior Financial Analyst, youll play a crucial role in shaping the organizations financial future. Youll lead key budget projects, analyze financial data, and collaborate with different departments to make operational decisions that enhance efficiency. Your insights will be front and center through financial dashboards and reporting, directly impacting UTAs performance. If youre passionate about using your financial, budgeting, and financial analytic skills to make a real difference in a dynamic environment, this position will provide you the opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow.As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will:Provide budget support and financial analysis to enhance the financial viability, efficiency, and effectiveness of business units.Lead budget and financial analysis projects and conduct ad hoc analysis using complex analytical tools.Collaborate with other Utah Transit Authority (UTA) departments to make recommendations on budgets, operational decisions, and forecasts.Develop and maintain monthly Financial Dashboards and other monitoring and measurement methods to identify areas for improvement.Lead process improvement projects to analyze, recommend, and develop strategies for achieving financial goals and improving overall performance.Provide support to the Director of Budget & Financial Strategy in managing UTAs mission-critical financial reporting and budgeting applications.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING Two to five years budgeting and financial analysis. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Masters degree in Business, Accounting, or related field preferred.Professional certification (CPA, CMA or similar) highly preferred. SKILLSAdvanced computer skills using current Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Visual Basic preferred. Demonstrated strong critical and logical reasoning. Strong verbal and written communication. ABILITIESPerform technical analytical work without frequent supervision, including collecting and interpreting data using financial reporting systems and other analytical tools and models. Understand, articulate, and advocate for business recommendations and financial solutions. Work individually or as a member of a project team. Understand and apply quality management principles. This job requires regular and predictable attendance. - OR -An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage). Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pets health and needs).For more information on UTAs Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits Pay Range: $79,000.00 or more depending on experienceIf interested, apply before: Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 @ 5:59 PM MST* UTA promotes equal employment opportunities through its employment practices to current employees as well as internal and external applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, status as a parent, or genetic information. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.PM21PI29ea7ee6ace3-25660-35872469

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