Budget Analyst

Eau Claire, City of • Eau Claire, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, assists the Finance Director in the operations of the Finance Department including the development, preparation, and administration of the annual operating budget and capital improvement plan. Includes economic development and financial analyses of City departments. This position must be familiar with governmental finance and understand the operations of municipal government. This position works independently and gathers information as required for assigned projects.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field is required.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – specifically Word and Excel – with the ability to learn other relevant software.
• Maintain prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
• Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
• Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
• Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in public administration or business administration is preferred.
• Broad knowledge of accounting, budgeting, finance, and municipal management is preferred.
• Specialized knowledge of economic development and property acquisition/relocation law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Director in preparing financial reports such as: annual operating budget, 5-year capital improvement program, and financial trend and budgetary monitoring.
• Prepare and update long range financial projections for all City funds.
• Lead inter-departmental and intra-departmental work teams with specific emphasis on process improvement related to financial matters.
• Work cooperatively and communicate effectively in a team environment to coordinate projects between various divisions and departments.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence using Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Analyze cash flow needs and work with financial advisor to structure annual debt issue including analyzing existing debt structure and opportunities for refunding existing debt.
• Conduct special research studies; compile and analyze data; make recommendations to other staff and the City Council.
• Review and process loan applications and manage the City’s loan portfolio.
• Attend regular Redevelopment Authority (RDA) and Loan Administration Board meetings.
• Prepare reports and materials for various boards, committees, and the City Council; and present those materials at meetings.
• Prepare and submit budget transfers and amendments.
• Assist in software implementation and projects within the Finance Department.
• Prepare project plans for the creation of new Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) districts and amendments to project plans for existing districts.
• Prepare annual financial reports on TIF districts summarizing current and future cash flow.
• Negotiate agreements for the purchase of property in accordance with applicable State and Federal requirements.
• Monitor lease and developer agreements.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Eligible for a hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days per week) after 6 months of successful City employment
• Receive 40 hours of vacation on your first day of employment, plus earn 80 hours of additional vacation time in the first year
• Receive 3 paid floating holidays and 8 paid regular holidays (in a calendar year)
• Potential to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Other excellent fringe benefits (paid sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, etc.)!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level