Budget Analyst

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

6d•$54,018 - $85,363

About The Position

The Budget Analyst audits, monitors, and prepares reports for capital and operating budgets. The role provides financial analysis, reviews administrative resolutions and ordinances related to items presented to the Board of County Commissioners, and prepares reports concerning budgeting, accounts payable, payroll planning, and expenditures. The analyst coordinates budget work with assigned departments, supports revenue forecasting, reviews contracts and grant agreements for funding availability, and helps develop budget publications and reports for County, public, and state-agency use. The position also provides technical assistance and training to County staff and conducts research and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Two years of increasingly responsible professional budget program experience.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
Completion of all FEMA training assigned to the position.
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed.
Completion of required supervisor training, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Audit, monitor, and report on capital and operating budgets; review departmental proposals for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with regulations and objectives; recommend funding solutions and process improvements.
Coordinate the annual budget process with assigned departments, lead meetings to review requests, recommend adjustments to support balanced budgets, and prepare reports on payroll, operations, capital totals, and recurring and non-recurring funds.
Provide technical assistance during quarterly budget reviews, analyze financial data, identify trends, and recommend ways to address deficits or reallocate excess funds.
Respond to budget inquiries and advise departments about procedures and the financial impacts of reorganizations, position transfers, and reclassifications; recommend and implement funding adjustments.
Review administrative resolutions and ordinances submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for completeness and accuracy, and analyze and recommend revisions before submission.
Provide supervisors, directors, and deputy county managers with current expenditure and revenue data using financial systems, databases, spreadsheets, and custom reports.
Collaborate on the Biennial Budget Book, Budget in Brief, and external quarterly budget reports; write financial and narrative content.
Review contracts and grant agreements to confirm funding availability, including matching funds, before execution.
Assist in preparing salary and benefits budgets.
Support revenue forecasting by analyzing tax revenue, license and permit fees, investment income, and service charges; work with departments to validate assumptions and make recommendations based on trends and changes.
Analyze the financial impact of new or amended state and federal legislation.
Train County staff on budget procedures and systems.
Review prior budgets and research financial trends and economic developments affecting revenue and expenses.
Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to external agencies.
Conduct research and manage special projects as assigned.