Senior Financial Analyst
Full job description
This is a high-impact, professional, and analytical role supporting the City’s Strategic Initiatives and Grants Department. The Senior Financial Operations Analyst will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of financial systems and reporting processes for Sunrise St. Pete, the City of St. Petersburg's initiative for its $159.8 million allocation of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This position combines strategic financial planning with operational analysis and continuous improvement to optimize fiscal accountability and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in federal vendor invoicing, grant accounting, reconciliation, and reporting. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented, systems-savvy professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development, tracking, and monitoring of CDBG-DR and other grant-related budgets, financials, and performance reporting.
Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and city regulations.
Conduct financial reconciliations and prepare complex periodic and ad hoc reports.
Develop and maintain financial management systems, including relational databases and internal controls to ensure data integrity and asset safeguarding.
Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on budgetary planning, cost center monitoring, and financial forecasting.
Coordinate with departments and external agencies to ensure compliance with procurement, audit, and reporting requirements.
Support the development of automated reporting tools and dashboards to enhance transparency and decision-making.
Salary: $70,566 - $113,056
Close Date: 10-03-2025 (11:59 PM)
To Qualify
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
Possess a valid Bachelor’s degree in in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
Have at least three (3) years of progressive experience in governmental financial reporting, grant accounting, or related fields.
Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Possess strong knowledge of accounting principles, audit procedures, and financial systems (e.g., Oracle, DRGR).
Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Be detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, professional and community audiences.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
Have experience with federal grant programs, including CDBG-DR.
Are familiar with financial compliance and reporting standards for municipal governments.
Have experience with automated financial systems and data visualization tools.
Possess a Master’s degree in accounting, public administration, or a related field.
Selection Process
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.
How To Apply
Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.