Financial Analyst Coordinator

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service.

About the Role

Are you a strategic financial professional who enjoys transforming complex data into sound financial decisions that drive organizational success? Oakland County is seeking an analytical and collaborative Financial Analyst Coordinator to play a key role in the County's budget development and financial planning. In this highly visible position, you'll partner with County departments and leadership to develop budgets, analyze financial trends, and provide the financial insights that support informed decision-making across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys combining financial analysis, strategic planning, forecasting, and process improvement while making a meaningful impact on public services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the County's annual budget development process, including budget downloads and publication of budget documents for County leadership and the Board of Commissioners.
• Analyze departmental operations, funding needs, and financial trends to develop budget recommendations and long-range financial projections.
• Serve as the primary financial analyst for one or more County departments, providing budgetary guidance and strategic financial support.
• Prepare and present financial reports, analyses, and recommendations to County leadership and elected officials.
• Collaborate with department administrators and Human Resources to evaluate organizational structures, staffing, and budget impacts.
• Utilize financial management and grant reporting systems to monitor budgets, expenditures, and funding activity.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and budget processes while strengthening internal controls.
• Assist in the coordination of the development and publication of the Recommended, Categorical, Finance Committee, Program Budget, and Adopted Budget books. Review all necessary documentation, ensuring accuracy and appropriate formatting.
• Arrange for printing of the budget books and oversee their distribution.
• Coordinate and oversee monthly and yearly budget downloads for budgetary forecasting. Research and resolve issues related to the loading of budget files.
• Under supervisory direction, load and approve data loads into the relevant ERP system.
• Provide technical guidance to departments and staff, as well as develop and maintain training for employees in the preparation and maintenance of financial reporting.
• Coordinate and assist in the analysis of specialized projects and legislation changes that impact multiple departments.
• Prepare resolutions, budget amendments, and reports for presentation to the Finance Committee for assigned departments, including financial impact statements relating to proposed legislative action, constitutional amendments, and grant applications and awards.
• Prepare assigned departments’ quarterly financial forecasts of the County's financial position for presentation to the County Executive, Finance Committee, and Board of Commissioners.
• Perform financial planning and budget administration for expenditure accounts termed "non-departmental" and for revenue and expenditure accounts, both attributed to County departments and those that are not.
• Assist the Manager, Chief, or Supervisor in the implementation of County budgetary policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to assigned departmental representatives in the formulation of departmental budget requests.
• Attend budget hearings and assist in the review of requested appropriations through the presentation and exposition of data concerning the fiscal condition of operating departments.
• Research background data, analyze documents, and prepare reports and recommendations relative to departmental structures, functions, and procedures to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.
• Implement departmental budgetary controls through appropriation allotments, requisition requests, and periodic review of the department's total budget performance.
• Compile budgetary and statistical data to prepare statements showing comparisons of estimated revenue receipts with revenue collections and historical comparisons of departmental expenditures.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend rates for recovering and/or distributing charges for services rendered by Oakland County to County departments and/or outside agencies.
• Assist management in the creation, maintenance, and updates to reporting and analytics.
• Assist the department in tracking costs and allocating budgets quarterly for Temporary Business Continuity Positions (TBCP).
• Prepare charts and diagrams showing prior, current, and projected revenues and expenditures to provide a basis for comparison and evaluation.
• Monitor newly mandated County activities emanating from State legislation to ensure adequate state financing as required by the Michigan Constitution.
• Evaluate and report on deviations of departmental authorized practices and procedures.
• Using data processing capabilities, prepare general and special reports showing factors involved in program expenditures that have exceeded their budgetary allotment.
• Attend and report to management on fiscal activities of Board of Commissioners' standing committees that impact the budget.
• Perform related duties as assigned, including duties performed by Senior Financial Analyst and Financial Analyst classifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Political Science, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of full-time work experience in financial analysis, business administration, general accounting, cost accounting, economic analysis, systems analysis, personnel administration, or a related area.
• A Master's degree in one of the fields listed above may be substituted for one (1) year of the work experience described above.

Skills

• Knowledge of budgetary management and accounting principles and procedures.
• Exceptional knowledge of and ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel (including Pivot Tables), Power BI, Outlook, AI, and other databases and Internet software.
• Knowledge of program analysis and evaluation.
• Ability to provide guidance and technical expertise to Financial Analyst and technical/clerical support staff.
• Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan and complete assignments within deadlines.
• Ability to recognize and correct departures from budgetary practices and procedures.
• Ability to initiate improvements in budgetary operations.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare and present complex written and oral reports.
• Ability to perform standardized and statistical computations.
• Ability to work with Financial and HR Systems.
• Ability to utilize data processing capabilities.
• Ability to communicate work-related information clearly and professionally.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: Oakland County Benefits.

• Play a key role in shaping financial decisions that support essential County programs and services.
• Partner with executive leadership, department directors, and elected officials on strategic financial initiatives.
• Gain broad exposure to budgeting, forecasting, grants management, financial reporting, and organizational planning.
• Lead meaningful projects that improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Expand your expertise through challenging work in governmental finance, grants, and strategic budgeting.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in public service.

Pay

$77,841 - $104,291 annually

Location: Waterford, MI (Hybrid)

Union: BU69 - United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 889: Management & Budget NON-Supv (UAW)