Job detail for Financial Services Analyst, Senior

Town of Queen Creek

Financial Services Analyst, Senior

SALARY

$87,444.00 - $126,793.80 Annually

LOCATION

Municipal Services Building, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

2026 - 6023003

DEPARTMENT

Finance

DIVISION

Budget

OPENING DATE

09/11/2026

CLOSING DATE

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

SALARY

$87,444.00 - $126,793.80 Annually

LOCATION

Municipal Services Building, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

2026 - 6023003

DEPARTMENT

Finance

DIVISION

Budget

OPENING DATE

09/11/2026

CLOSING DATE

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Description

This position provides technical and professional-level support to the Revenue Division within the Finance Department. The successful candidate will have a working title of Revenue Analyst, Senior.

This role involves forecasting citywide sales tax revenue using various economic models and methods, conducting transaction privilege tax (TPT) analytics and research, monitoring revenue results, and reporting on outcomes. The position requires using financial models and databases to research and prepare recommendations, conducting independent research projects related to citywide initiatives and other revenue-based analyses, and researching statutes and other guiding principles to enhance forecasting methods. Additionally, this position entails attending training, conferences, and seminars to ensure the Town employs best practices and the most current financial philosophies related to revenue.

IMPORTANT APPLICANT INFORMATION:

The advertised salary range provided covers the entire compensation spectrum for the position classification. The anticipated hiring range for this role is between $87,444.00 to $107,118.89 annually. It's essential to note that the actual salary offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity considerations.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing difficult to complex budget, financial and accounting duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a fully qualified and experienced level professional classification in the financial services job family.   Incumbents perform the full range of duties that demonstrates knowledge of expected functional requirements or performance specifications within financial services. Work involves the application of sound principles and best practices associated with planning and problem solving. Works independently and performs varied assignments requiring broad knowledge in accounting/finance. Analyzes complex issues and makes recommendations to management.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Collects, compiles and reviews applicable financial or budget information for accuracy, completeness and compliance with pre-determined targets, goals and policies, updates organizational charts, goals, and/or performance measures; prepares formal financial or budget documents, revenue and expense projections, and other specialized financial reports and analysis; prepares monthly and annual closing of financials and corresponding budget reports.
• Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the assigned fiscal processes and develops strategies and alternatives that focus on continuous improvement, innovation and change.
• Prepares a variety of financial and/or budget analyses; recommends policy changes or actions based on analyses.
• Develops and updates financial or budget forecasting models; prepares multi-year financial or budget forecasts.
• Designs and conducts training seminars for staff, external attendees (Citizen Leadership, etc.) related to finance, accounting, budgeting, performance measures, and/or capital project management.
• Analyzes and prepares economic impacts of development, annexations and land use proposals; develops financial models used to forecast economic trends.
• Develops multi-year financing plans for capital improvements and infrastructure projects.
• Analyzes tax, rate and fee structures and recommends changes where appropriate.
• Presents financial analyses to applicable stakeholder groups; presents policy analysis or other financial feasibility studies to senior management.
• Assists internal departments in developing and evaluating performance measures and benchmarks.
• Creates and maintains a variety of financial and/or budget reports.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS(at job entry)

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and 4 years of journey-level, related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• Public sector accounting, budgeting, and finance principles and practices;
• Fiscal analysis and research principles and practices;
• Municipal budgeting principles and practices;
• Financial statement preparation methodologies and techniques;
• Customer service principles;
• Municipal accounting procedures, including general ledger, budget, capital assets, and long-term debt;
• Statistical analysis principles and practices;
• Research techniques;
• Forecasting and economic trending methods and techniques;
• Economic impact study principles, practices and techniques;
• Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and .

SKILLS

• Researching a variety of fiscal and/or budget information;
• Developing financial data into useful reports and presentations;
• Forecasting and recognizing, following and analyzing trends;
• Tabulating, recording, and balancing transactions;
• Preparing financial statements and reports;
• Performing complex accounting calculations;
• Managing projects;
• Contributing to or leading part of a multi-functional team;
• Working independently;
• Analyzing, synthesizing and drawing conclusions from complex data;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Arranging information into concise and logical reports;
• Giving presentations;
• Providing customer service;
• Operating standard office equipment;
• Preparing economic trends and forecasts;
• Conducing economic impact studies;
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental Information

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

**Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an “X”**Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.XVery Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

/3 or more time1/3 to 2/3 of timeUp to 1/3 time< 1 hour per weekNever occursNote: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

Physical DemandBrief DescriptionCFORN with co-workers, observing work site, observing work workXWalkingTo other departments/offices/office , , filesXPushing/PullingFile draws, tables and supplies, for keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ computer to telephone, getting inside , step step , computer screen, with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to with co-workers and public and on telephoneXFoot (Specify)

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

D

W

M

S

N

Daily

Several Times Per Week

Several Times Per Month

Seasonally

Never

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Mechanical Hazards

X

Respiratory Hazards

X

Chemical Hazards

X

Extreme Temperatures

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Noise and Vibration

X

Fire Hazards

X

Wetness/Humidity

X

Explosives

X

Physical Hazards

X

Communicable Diseases

X

Physical Danger or Abuse

X

Other (Specify Below

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C

F

O

R

N

Continuously

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

2/3 or more time

1/3 to 2/3 of time

Up to 1/3 time

< 1 hour per week

Never occurs

Description of Non-Physical Demands

C

F

O

R

N

Time Pressure

X

Emergency Situation

X

Frequent Change of Tasks

X

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

X

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

X

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

X

Tedious or Exacting Work

X

Noisy/Distracting Environment

X

Other (Specify Below)

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

Office /Neighborhood of Office, Vehicle and FieldOther (Specify Below)

EmployerTown of Queen Creek

Address

22358 S.Ellsworth Rd

Queen Creek, Arizona, 85142

Phone (480) 358-3204

Websitehttp://www.queencreekaz.gov/Jobs

EmployerTown of Queen CreekPhone (480) 358-3204 Websitehttp://www.queencreekaz.gov/JobsAddress

22358 S.Ellsworth Rd

Queen Creek, Arizona, 85142

Financial Services Analyst, Senior Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 Please select your highest level of completed education:

High School Diploma or GED

Some college

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or Graduate Program

Other

• QUESTION 2 How many years of experience do you have in analytical research and forecasting roles?

No Experience

Less than 2 years

2 years but less than 4 years

4 years or more

• QUESTION 3 How many years of experience do you have in preparing multi-year financial forecasting models or other analytical/economic models?

No Experience

Less than 2 years

2 years but less than 4 years

4 years or more

• QUESTION 4 Describe your experience with software specific to general ledger/accounting/budgeting, other databases, and/or similar applications. If none, write "N/A."

• Required Question