Fiscal Analyst

Join the City of Chattanooga Team

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network.​  The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.  

Our Organization

As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately ​2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:

• Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
• Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
• Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
• Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
• Innovation: Leading-edge  smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.

Why Choose Chattanooga?

The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
• ​The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:  Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it.  As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim.  Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
• ​Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.

In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.

Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Salary: $55,085 - $66,549 (GS.10)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: 1250 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN

FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.

Department: Public Works

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:  

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for serving as the primary fiscal representative for a department. Duties include preparing and monitoring departmental budgets; preparing complex financial reports; complying with governmental accounting regulations. Works under general supervision.

SERIES LEVEL: 

The Fiscal Analyst is a stand alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Serves as the primary liaison between assigned departments and applicable internal fiscal departments; responds to questions regarding budgets, grants, payments or collections for assigned departments.

Participates in the budgeting process for assigned areas of responsibility which may include reviewing and analyzing past, present and projected expenditures and revenues; monitoring budget expenditures; preparing final budget documents; preparing budget presentations for the Mayor and City Council and/or performing other related activities.

Analyzes, coordinates, reconciles and validates a wide variety of financial data, information and reporting for funds in assigned department, including accounts receivables, accounts payable, budget line items, payroll and employee data, position control, billings, revenue and fee collection, purchasing card statements, transaction ledgers, purchasing, capital budgets and related fiscal areas; monitors and analyzes projects, functions, programs and/or other related areas for fiscal compliance.

Prepares a variety of financial documents, forms and related items for processing which may include vouchers, requisitions, personnel action forms, purchase requests, blanket orders and/or other related items.

Reviews, recommends and implements changes to standard operating procedures and policies related to fiscal activities and processes.

Prepares, reviews, analyzes and submits a variety of complex and/or special reports, reconciliations, work papers, communications, sales tax reports and/or statements to and from internal departments and external agencies.

Participates in designing, creating and implementing budgeting, forecasting, financial and operational reporting systems.

Coordinates tracking of asset and inventory management activities for assigned areas of responsibility.

Compiles and prepares financial information for assigned areas of responsibility to facilitate internal and external auditing activities.

Organizes, prepares and reviews budget and/or grant documentation; implements revenue and expenditure coding; reviews expenditure and fund requests for compliance with established budget; reconciles budget expenditures and revenues.

Resolves complex account analysis problems requiring in-depth research.

Audits, compiles, calculates and analyzes a variety of financial data and transactions in assigned areas of responsibility.

Prepares financial projections and conducts related forecasting for future project, program and departmental needs for assigned area of responsibility.

May serve as lead to other staff to include assigning, scheduling and monitoring work; coordinating work assignments and providing work direction.

Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees and/or other related groups in order to receive and convey information. 

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

When working in Public Works:

May manage all utility data for Portfolio Manager which is the Dept. of Energy’s Better Building Challenge in managing the City’s energy usage. This includes retrieving the monthly utility invoicing and reviewing it and posting in Portfolio Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting or related field, and at least one (1) year of experience involving the analytical research and reporting of complex financial data, or any combination of equivalent experience and education.  

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

Knowledge of budgeting principles and processes; cost accounting principles; mathematical concepts; analytical methods; applicable terminology in assigned area of responsibility; governmental accounting principles; automated financial software applications; financial report preparation methods; applicable Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations; financial control and monitoring practices and procedures and financial reporting requirements.

Skill in using a computer and related software applications; preparing a variety of financial statements, reports and related documents; reviewing and analyzing financial information for completeness and accuracy; interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; preparing and analyzing budget documents and information; reconciling fiscal accounts; analyzing financial information and making sound recommendations based on findings; preparing budget forecasts and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

When working in Fleet, the position will be fiscally responsible for five internal service funds, including: Fueling Stations, Vehicle Maintenance Garages, the Prepaid Maintenance Program, and the Vehicle Replacement Program. This will include forecasting revenues and expenses, planning for future capital spending, and approving requisitions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Positions in this class typically require reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions and sitting at a computer for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10-15 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Safety Sensitive: N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.