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Financial Analyst
Job Code:2025-698
Branch/Department:Fiscal Services-Towson
FT/PT Status:Regular Full Time
Salary range:$73,866-Starting Salary
  
At BCPL, staff members have the opportunity to enrich individual lives and build strong communities by delivering exceptional customer experiences, establishing meaningful partnerships, and creating innovative learning spaces. We seek enthusiastic, open-minded, self-motivated individuals who can work well independently and with others. BCPL circulates over 10 million items and provides library services through its 19 branches, 4 mobile library vehicles, and an extensive outreach network. If you are forward thinking and passionate about public service, consider joining BCPL in this position.

Schedule:
This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week.  This position may be required to work evenings, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year as operationally needed.

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Director of Fiscal Services, the Financial Analyst supports the Library's mission by providing financial insights and analysis to guide strategic decision-making.  This role assists in budget development, prepares financial reports and forecasts, reviews account reconciliations, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and policies. 

Core Competencies and Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

  • Prepare clear and concise monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support grant reporting and fund tracking.  Compile and analyze financial data for decision making.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
  • Analyze budget variances and make recommendations.
  • Develop forecasts to support strategic planning.

Staff Supervision & Development

  • Directly supervise professional fiscal staff such as an accountant.
  • Develop, implement, and manage new and revised fiscal standard operating procedures.
  • Provide training, performance evaluations and professional development opportunities.

Accounting & Compliance

  • Ensure financial transactions complying with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)  and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
  • Review and approve journal entries.
  • Review bank accounts and process cash drawdowns.

Data Analysis & Decision Support

  • Identify financial trends and risks to make informed operational decisions.
  • Assist management in identifying and evaluating new sources of revenue.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and quantify alternative approaches.
  • Collaborate with departments to evaluate program costs and funding needs.

System & Process Improvement

  • Serve as the Office of Information Technology (OIT) liaison for software product updates.
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 
  • Train staff on budget tools and financial procedures.
Bargaining Unit Status: Ineligible

Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • Three (3) years of experience in financial analysis (Government or Nonprofit setting preferred).
  • Proficiency in Excel, financial software, and data visualization tools.
  • Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of public sector budgeting and accounting standards.

**Applicants for this position will remain in consideration for any Financial Analyst position openings within the next six months and do not need to reapply.**

We have a 14 step pay scale. Internal applicants starting pay varies based on their current step on the salary scale. We also offer, as appropriate, overtime pay, comp. time, and differential pay.

The Library offers an excellent benefits package that includes pay holidays, 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, and seven personal days per year. In addition the Library also offers health, dental, vision, life, voluntary long-term disability, pension, deferred compensation, an employee assistance program, flex spending, and Commuter Choice parking and transit accounts.