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Job Description

The Financial Analyst will be a key player by providing analytical support to the Douglas County Libraries financial and operational teams. This position will work with management to develop budgets, and is responsible for analysis and reporting on spending and key strategic initiatives. This role requires a strong work ethic, solid analytical skills and the ability to work with large quantities of data from multiple sources to produce analysis in support of the management team and decision processes. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team approach are necessary to partner with library staff across all functional areas and to respond to financial reporting and external audit requests. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Creates, distributes, consolidates and analyzes budget data in support of the annual budget process.
• Maintains budget information in the accounting system.
• Prepares, reviews and distributes monthly financial reports to department heads.
• Tracks expenses and revenues vs. budget and analyzes fluctuations.
• Meets regularly with staff to review performance versus budget.
• Develop and maintain long range capital plan and cash flow forecasting models.
• Track, analyze and report on relevant economic data and trends.
• Develop relevant metrics and scorecards to track strategic initiatives & performance.
• Create and maintain standardized reporting using report writing tools.
• Prepare annual budget documents, board resolutions and management’s discussion and analysis.
• Prepares monthly and annual financials for board of trustees.
• Assists in preparation of financial statements and documentation for the external audit.
• Data mining and analysis in support of executive staff and business managers.
• Performs monthly accounting functions and activities as assigned.

Additional Info & Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of budgeting methods and their application.
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles and their application.
• Must be detail oriented with ability to validate accuracy of work.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must have the ability to learn and become proficient in functions and technology required to perform job duties, working effectively independently or as part of a team to complete tasks as assigned.
• Must communicate effectively using English. Must read, write and understand English at a level appropriate to the position.

The Community

The pioneer spirit, accompanied by the beauty of the mountains, foothills and plains, is gloriously evident in Douglas County. In 1861, the Colorado Territorial Session Laws created Douglas County, named after Stephen A. Douglas. Known as the “Little Giant.”
Douglas County is virtually the geographic center of Colorado. Located in the Denver South Metro area, Douglas County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state with over 303,000 in population. The County is approximately 843 square miles, of which 48,741 acres are permanently protected land through the Douglas County Open Space Program. Recreational areas include more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park and the Chatfield State Recreation Area.

The County’s strength, as the centerpiece of the Denver/Colorado Springs development corridor, is a perfect blend of quality lifestyle and business environment. Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, outstanding libraries, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities, and you will understand why Douglas County is recognized for being one of the most family-friendly communities in Colorado, offering a quality of life unmatched elsewhere in the state. Douglas County has also been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Douglas County Libraries has been blazing a trail and thriving in Douglas County for decades, due very much to the generous support, patronage and growth of our community. Douglas County Libraries is the fourth largest library system in Colorado. Our mission is to be a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning, and we play a vital role in the life of our community. We lend more than eight million books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, e-books, and audiobooks every year, including more children’s materials than any other Colorado library.

Our seven locations offer a large collection of popular materials, children’s books, reference materials, downloadable audio, video and e-books, wireless access, public computers for kids and adults, and friendly, professional staff. Study rooms and large public meeting rooms are available to the public. We offer reading programs for all ages, used book sales, more than 75 Storytimes each week, writing groups, book clubs and a wide variety of fun and interesting programs for all ages.

Online resources include research databases, homework help, the library catalog, downloadable audiobooks and e-books, account access for reserving and renewing items, reading recommendations, links to Douglas County history and community information. We also offer reference assistance via phone, email or text, and access to accounts and many services via DCL to Go, our mobile smart phone application.

We are excited to respond to our community’s growth and demand for innovative new library spaces and services by launching a multi-year campaign to fund and build three new libraries for our community.

HR Info

We invite you to learn more about this career opportunity at:

http://DouglasCountyLibraries.org/AboutUs/Employment/Jobs