The Management Analyst performs assigned tasks with special emphasis on financial management and reporting. Assists in the coordination of purchasing activities in accordance with established legal requirements and Village policy. Provides staff assistance and detailed research, identifying and analyzing data and other projects as required, in a professional and confidential manner.

The Management Analyst is under the direction of the Director of Finance and also reports to the Deputy Director of Finance as needed or in the absence of the Director of Finance.

The Management Analyst assists the Finance Department management in a variety of tasks. Assigned tasks include budget and audit preparation, policy analysis, procurement assistance, and financial management projects. Examples of typical assignments include, but not limited to:

• Prepare policy analysis and recommendations for consideration on financial matters and operations.
• Conduct a review and/or analysis of administrative matters which may be sensitive or confidential.
• Assist in coordination of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Review expense reports, invoices, and requisitions for accuracy, authorizations, and compliance with legal requirements and Village policy.
• Prepare financial reports and/or surveys as required by Federal and
State Governmental agencies.
• Assist in coordination of month end, fiscal, and calendar year end processes.
• Assist in coordination of annual audit.
• Assist in coordination of procurement card program.
• Perform research requiring general knowledge of governmental accounting statistical methods, research methods and designs.
• Communicate and/or transmit information to municipal officials and other governmental agencies.
• Respond to citizen requests for service or information
• Assists in coordination of the procurement and bidding process.

Education, Experience and Training: Position requires a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance, public administration or a related field. Proficiency in software applications, databases, spreadsheets and word processing required. Governmental experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of municipal finance, public administration, public relations, procurement methods, research procedures and methodology, accounting principles and practices. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with municipal officials, employees, and the general public. Ability to plan, organize, and direct special projects or research. Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions. Ability to prepare, review, and analyze, various accounting, financial and ledger reports. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form. The position has contact with the Department Heads and various supervisory and non-supervisory personnel from all departments.

COMPENSATION: $56,444 to $75,720
OPENING DATE: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
CLOSING DATE: Friday, May 11, 2012

To Apply: complete the online employment application at www.elkgrove.org by May 11, 2012. Attach your resume and cover letter as indicated. Additional information including three to five work related references should be mailed, faxed or emailed to: Michael Krcik, Human Resources Director, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 60007. E-mail: mkrcik@elkgrove.org. Tel: 847-357-4020 Fax: 847-357-4025.