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Department of Grants and Community Development

Financial Analyst I 

Posting Expires: September 17, 2026

Salary Range: $62,500 - 68,000 /annually

General Description and Classification Standards:

Develops, interprets, and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. This is a Senior level professional finance position.

Supervision Received:

Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Develops, interprets, and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control.  

Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance.  

Gathers, analyzes, prepares, and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts.  

Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance, and impact of governmental requirements.  

Carries out assignments that are typically straightforward in nature.  

Collaborates with senior peers on projects.

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.  

Applies organizational policies.

Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff.  

Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees.  

Coordinates with the program analysts, service providers, and City departments as necessary for grant-efficient and effective financial management.

Assists in the preparation and review of legislation.

Participates in onsite monitoring and desk audits, perform monthly grant reconciliations, and analyze expenditures activities.

Maintains current training and development on applicable federal grant programs and policies and the systems and tools used by CoA to conduct grants management, including IDIS, HMIS, SAGE, Oracle, Neighborly, Microsoft 365 suite, etc.

Monitors contracts' financial performance, including the burn rate to ensure compliance with the contract terms and immediately notify the relevant managers of any deviations and potential non-completion and performance of the contract agreement.

May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high level or technical jobs.

May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

Extensive knowledge of concepts and processes in finance area.  

Strong understanding of relationship of professional discipline with other organizations and functions.  

Skill in use of Microsoft Office, accounting software, databases.  

Skill in interpersonal communications and in presenting information.  

Ability to apply professional knowledge to carry out assignments with limited supervision.  

Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately.  

Ability to spot inconsistencies and either troubleshoot issues as they arise or escalate to higher level.  

Ability to train others.  

Ability to build effective relationships within the organization. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience -  

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional related experience); and

Three (3) years of professional related experience.  

May have some project management or leadership experience.

Licensures and Certifications - None required.

Preferred Requirements - Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with 5 years' of financial experience.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements:  

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Schedule: 
This position follows the City's hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.