Fiscal Analyst 2

Join the City of Chattanooga Team

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network.​  The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.  

Our Organization

As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately ​2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:

• Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
• Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
• Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
• Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
• Innovation: Leading-edge  smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.

Why Choose Chattanooga?

The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
• ​The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:  Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it.  As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim.  Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
• ​Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.

In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.

Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Salary: GS10 $71,486 - $85,783
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*
Work Location: 455 Moccasin Bend Road
FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.
Department: Wastewater

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:  
Incumbents in this classification are responsible for performing advanced, complex financial analysis and serving as a lead fiscal representative for a department. Duties include coordinating and monitoring complex departmental budgets, preparing and presenting high-level financial reports, ensuring compliance with governmental accounting regulations, and providing lead guidance to lower-level staff. Works under general supervision, with considerable independent judgment.

SERIES LEVEL:
The Fiscal Analyst 2 is a stand-alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Serves as a lead liaison between assigned divisions and internal fiscal managers; resolves complex questions regarding budgets, grants, payments, or collections.

Coordinates and assists in the budgeting process for assigned areas; develops budget forecasts and presentations; reviews and analyzes past, present, and projected expenditures and revenues; monitors complex budget expenditures; and prepares final budget documents.

Performs advanced analysis, coordination, and reconciliation of complex, multi-funded financial data, including accounts receivables, accounts payable, budget line items, payroll, position control, revenue, and capital budgets.

Monitors and analyzes major projects, functions, and programs for fiscal compliance and performance; prepares projections and conducts advanced forecasting for long-range departmental needs.

Develops, recommends, and implements changes to standard operating procedures and policies related to fiscal activities and processes.

Prepares, analyzes, and presents a variety of highly complex special reports, reconciliations, work papers, and statements to senior management and external agencies.

Resolves highly complex and systemic account analysis problems requiring in-depth research.

Compiles, prepares, and reviews comprehensive financial information to facilitate internal and external auditing activities.

Serves as a lead worker to lower-level fiscal staff; assigns, monitors, and reviews work; provides training and guidance on complex fiscal issues and procedures.

Participates in designing, creating, and implementing budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting systems.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, or a related field, and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience involving the analytical research and reporting of complex financial data; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Driver’s License
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of advanced budgeting principles and processes; cost accounting principles; financial modeling methods; governmental accounting principles; automated financial software applications; financial report preparation methods; applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations; financial control and monitoring practices; and policy and procedure development practices.

Skill in using a computer and related software applications; developing and presenting a variety of complex financial statements and reports; reviewing and analyzing financial information for completeness and accuracy; interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations; formulating and analyzing large budget documents and information; reconciling complex fiscal accounts; analyzing financial information and making sound recommendations; preparing budget forecasts; leading and monitoring the work of others; and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions and sitting at a computer for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10-15 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check 

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
 

KNV 12/22/2025