Budget Analyst II (Austin Budget and Organizational Excellence)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

10d•$72,220 - $90,280•Hybrid

About The Position

The Budget Analyst II supports the organization’s financial planning and decision-making by developing, monitoring, and analyzing operational budgets. The role helps ensure financial data accuracy and integrity, provides forecasts and performance insights, prepares financial and budget reports for stakeholders, and advises and trains departments to promote sound financial management and operational efficiency. This position applies moderate to advanced professional knowledge and skills in budget, financial, and performance metrics monitoring and analysis. It may operate under limited supervision, with considerable latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. The employee may also provide leadership, training, and guidance to others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time experience in accounting, auditing, budget preparation or analysis, financial work, statistical analysis, or a closely related field.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in a job-related field, may substitute for the two years of required experience.
Knowledge of processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.
Knowledge of business intelligence tools.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees and the public.
Skill in gathering and analyzing financial data.
Effective oral and/or written communication skills.
Ability to process large volumes of numerical data.
Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring good judgment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating, analyzing, and interpreting financial data and budget reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent mathematical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating, grant, and capital budgets with departments using actual performance, prior budgets, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other relevant factors.
Prepare reports, narratives, and fund summaries comparing departments’ actual revenue and expenditures with budgeted and estimated amounts for stakeholders, including City Council, management, and the public.
Monitor and track operating, grant, and capital budgets for financial reporting.
Develop current-year estimates of departmental expenditures and revenue.
Monitor and track performance measures; review and assess department measures for data and trend accuracy and appropriate measurement methodology.
Write and review financial documents.
Provide managers with planning and control information by assembling and analyzing historical financial data, identifying trends, preparing forecasts, and explaining processes and techniques.
Review requests for council action (RCA).
Provide financial and budgetary training to employees as needed to promote operational efficiency.
Conduct research for special projects.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
Maintain effective communication and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
May provide leadership, training, and guidance to others.