Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Reporting Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (hours may vary)
Bold, analytical, and detail-driven-ready to own financial reporting and capital asset strategy for a $1B+ operation?What You'll DoYou'll play a key role in shaping financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls for City Utilities. This is high-impact work-your insights support leadership decisions, ensure compliance, and keep major infrastructure investments accurate and accountable.
Key Responsibilities- Lead complex financial reporting, analysis, reconciliations, and internal control functions
- Prepare quarterly reporting packages with financial and operational insights for leadership
- Analyze trends, identify issues, and deliver recommendations that drive decision-making
- Oversee capital asset accounting and construction-in-progress (CIP) tracking and closeouts
- Partner across departments to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and process improvements
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNo direct reports, but leads projects, provides technical guidance, and coordinates cross-functional efforts
What You Bring | Education & Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
- Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting/financial analysis experience
- Strong experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools (SQL, Power Query preferred)
Preferred Certifications- CPA or progress toward certification
Technical Skills & Knowledge- Capital asset accounting and CIP management
- Financial systems, reporting tools, and database analysis
- Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
- Ability to analyze complex data, identify variances, and solve problems with precision
Why Work for the City of Fort WayneThis role sits at the center of how City Utilities operates-supporting infrastructure, investment, and long-term planning. You'll have visibility, influence, and the chance to work on projects that directly impact the community. Stable, long-term career path with a pension and strong benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer