Job Description
Salary: $92,828.74 - $137,385.25 Annually
Location : Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 16247
Department: (H900) Citywide
Opening Date: 06/27/2025
Closing Date: 7/10/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
Description/Duties There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Mesa Public Safety Support Department. This recruitment will be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies. A Senior Fiscal Analyst performs professional-level fiscal analysis, research, accounting, forecasting, and budget-related work involved with related financial and budgetary systems. This class plans, coordinates, and supervises staff responsible for performing the functions and activities related to the preparation and administration of capital and departmental operating budgets. An employee of this class is responsible for: supervising and managing the daily operation of a section or work unit; developing effective programs and procedures; providing direction and instruction to assigned staff; evaluating staff and program performance; preparing and supervising the preparation of periodic and non-recurring financial reports; and ensuring compliance with professional standards and contractual, legal, and policy provisions. Work also involves identifying and resolving operational problems; establishing section or work unit objectives, priorities, and work schedules; coordinating the timely accomplishment of section or work unit activities; and preparing and coordinating the department budget. Work requires the exercise of considerable initiative and independent judgment in applying accounting principles and information systems analysis concepts to specific accounting and financial systems, and program determinations and recommendations. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
The assignments of a Senior Fiscal Analyst are broad in scope and require the use of independent judgment and initiative in making difficult technical, financial, budget, fiscal analysis, and supervisory decisions at the department level. This classification is distinguished from the Fiscal Analyst classification by the increased level of responsibility, final decision-making authority, and assignment of broader scope required of the Senior Fiscal Analyst. This class is supervised by a department director or other high-level management personnel through conferences, meetings, written reports, and by results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, or a related field. Five years of full-time professional-level work experience in budget preparation, accounting, financial cost analysis, or closely related financial/fiscal activity Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience utilizing computerized or personal computer (PC) based financial systems. A minimum of two years working in a professional/management capacity including supervisory experience.
Special Requirements Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date
(by assignment) . Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required
(Mesa Public Safety Support Department Assignment). Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of the assignment, individuals in this classification shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedure.
( Mesa Public Safety Support Department Assignment) Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate and/or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Link to Job Description A is linked here.
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Which vacancy do you want to be considered for? Please check all that apply.
- The current vacancy in the Mesa Public Safety Support Department
- Future Citywide vacancies
02
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, or a related field? Please detail your degree information on your application.
03
Do you have a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, or related field? Please detail your degree information on your application.
04
How many years of full-time, professional-level work experience do you have in budget preparation, accounting, financial cost analysis, or closely related financial/fiscal activity? Please detail your experience on your application.
- None
- Some but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more but less than 7 years
- 7 years or more but less than 9 years
- 9 years or more
05
Please describe your professional-level work experience in budget preparation, accounting, financial cost analysis, or closely related financial/fiscal activity, including employer(s). Please also detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
06
How many years of experience do you have utilizing computerized or personal computer (PC) based financial systems? Please detail your experience on your application.
- None
- Some but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
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Please describe your experience utilizing computerized or personal computer (PC) based financial systems, including which systems and employer(s). Please also detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have working in a professional/management capacity including supervisory experience? Please detail your experience on your application.
- None
- Some but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more
09
Please describe your experience working in a professional/management capacity including supervisory experience and employer(s). Please also detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
10
Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
11
Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)? Please detail your CPA information on your application.
12
Which position types are you interested in? Select all that apply.
13
Would you like to be considered for the current or future vacancies in the Mesa Public Safety Support Department? If yes, please answer all of the following questions.
14
If you served in the military, what was your discharge status?
- Honorable
- Dishonorable
- Uncharacterized
- Other than Honorable
- Entry Level
- Bad Conduct
- General
- Current Active Duty
- N/A
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony (this includes criminal convictions out of state that would be considered a felony in Arizona)?
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Have you tried or used any of the following drugs unlawfully (without a doctor's prescription or dispensary card): Marijuana, Hashish, Thai Sticks, Barbiturates, Amphetamines,Cocaine, Heroin, Opium, Steroids, or Hallucinogenic Substances?
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Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) in the past five years?
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Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) more than 3 times since turning 21 years old?
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If an explanation or comments are needed regarding drug usage, please note your information here.
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Job Tags
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