The City of Littleton is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Financial Systems Analyst to serve as the Finance Department’s internal expert on financial systems, leading the configuration, optimization, integration, and modernization of Finance-owned technology platforms. This role bridges accounting, reporting, budgeting, and enterprise financial systems to ensure accurate data, regulatory compliance, efficient processes, and sustainable system solutions.
With Workday ERP as the core financial platform, the Financial Systems Analyst resolves system issues, modernizes reporting, reduces reliance on external consultants, and leads replacement of obsolete billing and tax systems. This position plays a critical role in strengthening financial controls, improving audit outcomes, and enabling technology-driven financial operations.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong financial systems expert who can think like an accountant, operate like a project manager, and communicate like a business partner, capable of strengthening financial controls while advancing technology-driven operations.
This position will have the opportunity to work on a variety of upcoming projects such as Workday software process improvements to include internal controls, the selection and implementation of a utility billing and sales tax software, and assistance in creating/implementing a comprehensive budget system.
About the City of Littleton
The City of Littleton is a vibrant community consistently recognized as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top destination for families. Discover some of the remarkable things Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. With its historic and lively downtown, diverse shopping and dining options, and an extensive network of parks and trails, Littleton boasts a prime location just south of Denver and a short drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains and Colorado ski country. The City of Littleton offers excellent benefits and perks to its employees. For more details, please refer to the 2026 Benefit Guide.
The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent, and its strategies include hiring at market pay and creating career development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.
Hiring pay range $102,609 - $108,009 per year
This full-time position is exempt per FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications received by March 22, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Systems Leadership & Workday Administration
Serves as the Finance Department’s internal Workday ERP lead and subject matter expert.
Configures and maintains financial business processes, chart of accounts, funds, cost centers, and reporting structures.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves system errors impacting accounting accuracy, payroll postings, audits, and financial reporting.
Coordinates with Workday consultants to ensure sustainable solutions and knowledge transfer.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Modernizes and automates financial reporting to improve accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
Ensures system configuration aligns with GAAP, GASB, and public-sector accounting standards.
Supports workflow approval processes for internal controls.
Develops dashboards, reports, and data tools for leadership and operational teams.
Systems Modernization & Integration
Leads replacement and implementation of outdated utility billing and sales tax systems.
Supports implementation and integration of budgeting tools and financial planning platforms.
Ensures seamless data flow between financial systems and enterprise platforms.
Documents system processes, controls, and workflows.
Consultant & Project Coordination
Manages finance-related system consultants to ensure accountability, scope control, and long-term value.
Evaluates when external support is necessary and provides recommendations to leadership.
Leads system improvement initiatives and technology projects within Finance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partners with IT on system infrastructure, security, and integrations.
Coordinates with HR on Workday touchpoints impacting payroll and personnel data.
Supports Finance leadership with system strategy and continuous improvement planning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field; and
Three (3) years of experience in financial systems, ERP administration, accounting systems, or financial reporting; or
An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with ERP platforms (Workday Financials strongly preferred)
Experience in government, public sector, or complex regulated environments
Experience leading system modernization or software replacement projects
Workday Financials configuration or implementation experience
Government finance or municipal accounting background strongly preferred
Advanced Excel, reporting, or BI tool proficiency strongly preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Strong understanding of ERP systems (Workday preferred) in public sector finance environments
Knowledge of governmental accounting, fund accounting, GAAP, and GASB standards
Experience with financial reporting tools, system integrations, and data analytics
Ability to troubleshoot complex system and process issues
Strong project management and vendor coordination skills
High attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to translate technical system functionality into practical finance operations
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Work is performed indoors in a standard office environment.
Occasionally lifting and carrying of files or other objects weighing up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Littleton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and intends to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants regardless of age 40 and over, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law, and to hire and retain the best-qualified individuals without regard to any of these factors. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on a protected class.
The City of Littleton will consider reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment. Applicants and employees can request an accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 303-795-3857 or emailing hr@littletongov.org.
Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace
The City of Littleton is committed to the health and safety of all its employees. To ensure a safe and productive work environment the city prohibits the use, sale, dispensation, manufacture, distribution or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia on any city premises or worksites. No employee shall report to work or be at work with alcohol or with any detectable amount of prohibited drugs in the employee's system. A detectable amount refers to the standards generally used in workplace drug & alcohol testing. This prohibition specifically includes marijuana, and decriminalized psychedelics whether used for medical purposes or obtained legally under state law.