Financial Analyst II

Under direction of the Manager, Treasury, the Financial Analyst II resolves moderately difficult treasury (banking) and auditing problems; assists with the development and maintenance of treasury (banking) systems; prepares financial statements and reports; and interfaces with departmental representatives for the three Agencies: the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (ELJPA), and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, January 11, 2026 (1^stcutoff Sunday, December 14, 2025)

Examples of Essential Functions:

• Monitor daily Treasury activities (alone and in teams) for all four Agencies.
• Create processes to help all Agencies maintain operational cash flows.
• Assist in preparation of debt and investment portions of the San Mateo County Transit District, (SamTrans), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) annual operating budgets and financial statements.
• Maintain databases for providing useful information for management decision making; provides interface between departments and/or outside parties to ensure appropriate and timely action on complex financial system and procedures.
• Perform financial reporting, treasury transactions, and auditing activities for all four Agencies.
• Interact with staff at all organization levels, representatives from organizations and groups, and the public to provide or receive necessary information for a range of activities.

• Provide financial analysis and support on special projects and other assignments as required, such as integrating automation wherever possible to avoid unnecessary manual entries of activities.
• Perform professional level functions associated with the management, monitoring, and administration of the Agencies Investment and/or Debt Program.
• Maintain and coordinate the daily Treasury transactions with accurate, effective, and timely accounting for operation results and production of reliable financial and statistical information.
• Review regular, periodic account statements and other reports to ensure an appropriate account management and adherence and conformity with Agency Investment policy.
• Assist with Smart Safe operations.
• Prepare financial reports for management to review.
• Assist in preparation for the annual audits and year-end financial reporting.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or closely related field
• Two (2) years full-time increasingly responsible experience in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or Treasury activities including accurately analyzing and evaluating data and drawing conclusions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the public sector is desirable.
• Proven experience prioritizing work to affect an orderly flow of accurate information across departments and divisions.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of applications including Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess professional experience in computerized accounting systems (PeopleSoft preferred).

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.      

How to Apply

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date.  Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that applications are completed with all relevant information (experience, education, certifications, licenses, references and/or other information). 

• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.  If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.   

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.