Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Community Engagement (CCE), the CCE Financial Analyst is a new position within a collaborative, motivated team working daily to inform and engage the Somerville community and connect residents to civic opportunities and services. The Financial Analyst is responsible for the financial accounting and processes of the department, which includes four divisions/budgets: Core Communications, the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs, the Office of Constituent Services, and the CityTV Revolving Fund for Educational and Government Access Television. Duties include but are not limited to preparation and implementation of the four annual budgets in collaboration with the Director and Division Directors, as well as all management and oversight for accounts payable and receivable across the department. The Financial Analyst will also research large purchases; help coordinate, develop, implement, and oversee contracts including the City’s Cable Franchise Agreements; serve as grant manager for the departments including assisting with ARPA and FEMA requests and reporting functions; and will assist the Director in supervising and providing backup support for the Communications Principal Clerk, who is responsible for payroll, invoicing, and bill payments as well as other administrative tasks. This is a dynamic, multi-faceted department, and the Financial Analyst also performs all similar or related duties as they arise as directed by the Communications Director.