Finance Business Analyst

Posting Date
10/15/26
Application Deadline
10/19/26
Pay Range
Min - Mid - Max
$66,750.00 - $85,625.00 - $104,500.00
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Sheriff
About the Position
The Finance Business Analyst assists in the daily operations of diverse financial related duties within the Finance Division of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. This position may supervise or oversee the work of administrative and/or accounting staff.
The MCSO Finance Division recognizes the importance of an effective work/life balance in order to achieve optimal results and retain high-performing employees. Therefore, after successful completion of onboarding and training, the incumbent in this position will be provided with the opportunity to work an alternative schedule and/or telecommute.
In addition to completive salary and benefits, the MCSO Finance Division values growth and progression amongst its team members. Employees are provided with paid educational and professional development training. The Valley Metro Platinum Pass Card is also available to make commuting even easier.
About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety.
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
Experience
Two (2) years of professional level finance experience.
Combined education and experience qualifications
Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.
Other requirements
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.
Our Preferred Candidate has
Experience with governmental and/or fund accounting concepts and government budgeting.
Experience working in a high-volume general ledger environment.
Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:
Growth and stability since 1871
Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
Access to free County gyms
Learn more at Benefits Overview
Essential Job Tasks
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
Researches and analyzes financial and performance data using multiple information systems and prepares summary reports for end users.
Prepares and posts journal vouchers for any necessary corrections.
Completes various reconciliation analyses.
Reviews and investigates the financial and operational impact of multiple operational activities and compiles summary reports for end users.
Investigates discrepancies proactively, problem solves, provides recommendations based on sound accounting practices, and applies resolution as appropriate.
Maintains ledgers, registers, records of initial entry, and control accounts.
Grant management, compliance and monitoring, and reporting.
Research budget and financial matters and analyzes budget to actual using financial information system reports and tools explaining variances.
Ensures accurate and timely accounting, revenue, and expenditures forecasts, in-depth analysis and reporting of departmental financial and related data.
Supports the daily activities of the department, including various aspects of internal and external reporting as well as general accounting functions.
Reviews, processes and approves a variety of technical transactions.
Audits financial records, contracts, documents, and business processes.
Assists with contract compliance by reviewing expenditures against the contract for item and/or dollar amount discrepancies.
Responds to requests for information; reviews, investigates, and corrects errors in documents and reports; provides technical information to staff as authorized.
Participates in financial audits and compliance reviews; assist with document compilation.
Assists with annual budget preparation and maintenance.
Supervises or oversees the work of accounting staff and special projects when assigned.
Prepares various reports and/or billings associated with MCSO financial activity on a monthly, quarterly and year-end basis and in a timely manner.
Serves as liaison between MCSO Finance and other County departments.
Research and compiles board agenda and contract information.
Performs other duties including assisting team members as required.
Working Conditions
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.
Work occurs primarily indoors. Tasks require sitting for long periods, managing time pressures and high work volume with concentration and accuracy. Position requires ethical conduct and a professional demeanor.
Work environment
Indoors
Rarely outdoors, in temperatures above 90 degrees, or below 40 degrees
Conditions may occasionally include use of stairs or ladders, high noise level, bright lighting
Physical environment
Sitting, standing, walking
Driving a vehicle
Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
Distinguishing colors
Bending/kneeling, reaching, twisting, crouching
Lifting floor to waist twenty-five (25) pounds
Lifting waist to shoulder twenty-five (25) pounds
Lifting shoulder to overhead fifteen (15) pounds
Carrying a weight of fifteen (15) pounds for a distance of 100 feet
Pushing/pulling a weight of twenty-five (25) pounds for a distance of 100 feet
Social environment
Interruptions, time pressures
High volume of work
Handling multiple or complicated tasks,
Accuracy, concentration/vigilance
Teamwork
Working in close physical proximity with others
Conditions frequently include unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, decision making
Conditions may rarely include public contact, overtime/rotating shifts
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Expert level - Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
Accounting, budgetary and management principles, practices, and procedures.
Skill in
Performing sophisticated analysis and interpreting financial performance.
Researching and applying strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to
Prepare accounting and financial records.
Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats as appropriate for the audience.
Establish and maintain successful working relationships.
Direct the workflow of others.
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application