PORT FINANCIAL ANALYST I-III

DESCRIPTION



Applications are available online beginning Monday, December 8, 2025, through 11:59 pm, Monday, December 22, 2025.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Grade I - $ 41.396 - $56.332 Hourly

Grade II - $ 43.509 - $59.263 Hourly

Grade III - $ 50.268 - $67.363 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, assists Division management in the completion of complex financial analyses and reports and performs special studies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization; analyzes financial and statistical results, including revenues, expenditures and cargo volumes, both for internal and external reporting and drafts reports explaining the performance; working independently, conducts complex special studies, drafts reports and makes recommendations; drafts reports for the Board of Harbor Commissioners; modifies and develops financial computer models to facilitate management decision-making; develops performance measures and other benchmarks; short and long term forecasts involving cash flows of revenues, operating expenses and capital expenditures; rate of return analyses, various benefit-cost analyses; develops and implements procedures for improving organizational effectiveness; may supervise subordinate personnel; performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates must meet both requirements A and B:

A. A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Accounting (proof required)*.

Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

AND

B. Four (4) years of paid, full-time equivalent experience in professional financial analysis.

A master's in Business Administration, Finance, Economics. or Accounting, is preferred and may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience (proof required)*.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of accounting, economic, and financial analysis.
• Ability to:
  • effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
  • independently research and analyze complex information and make recommendations;
  • plan, organize, administer and coordinate research activities and evaluate results; including the preparation of reports;
  • effectively operate personal computers and software applications such as Microsoft Office or other related software.

A valid motor vehicle operator's license and current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. The resulting eligible list remain in effect for at least one year. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570- 6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570- 6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. ND1AN-26 PFA:FGV HR:12/08/2025

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 12/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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