Budget Analyst

City of Albany•Albany, OR

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Albany is seeking a Budget Analyst to help shape the financial decisions that support our community. This position provides an opportunity to apply your skills in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, labor costing, and data analysis while partnering with departments and City leadership. As a Budget Analyst, you’ll turn complex financial information into clear analysis and recommendations, help monitor and forecast departmental budgets, evaluate the financial impact of organizational decisions, and support the City’s operating and capital budget processes. If you’re a detail-oriented financial professional who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with others, and using data to make a difference, this could be the opportunity for you! Please include both a resume and a cover letter in your application We will begin reviewing applications on Monday, September 14th. Applications received after Sunday, September 13th will be considered only as needed. This position is open until filled and may close at any time after the initial review without further notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and three years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, forecasting, or a closely related field; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license and a driving record that meets the City’s driving record standards.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of governmental budgeting, municipal finance, public-sector accounting, financial reporting, and budget administration; revenue and expenditure forecasting; financial analysis and modeling; capital budgeting; cost analysis; labor costing; compensation analysis; workforce financial planning; Oregon Local Budget Law; governmental accounting standards; and applicable financial reporting requirements.
Knowledge of enterprise financial systems, databases, reporting systems, spreadsheet applications, business intelligence tools, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted analytical tools, that support financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
Skill in: Performing financial analysis; evaluating financial information, trends, and projections; preparing and maintaining financial models and analytical tools; interpreting and explaining financial information; preparing clear and effective written reports, presentations, and supporting documentation; communicating financial information to audiences with varying levels of financial expertise; and applying spreadsheet applications, financial systems, data analysis tools, and other technologies to support effective decision-making.
Ability to: Manage assigned budget responsibilities and analytical projects; organize and prioritize multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines; exercise sound professional judgment; verify and validate analytical outputs to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with professional standards; maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial, personnel, and labor relations information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, executive leadership, department management, employees, representatives of outside agencies, and other stakeholders; and adapt to and effectively apply emerging technologies while maintaining appropriate professional judgment, data security, and compliance with applicable laws and City policies.

Nice To Haves

Local government budgeting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of the City’s biennial operating and capital budgets by assisting with assigned departmental budgets, budget requests, revenue estimates, staffing proposals, capital requests, service-level recommendations, budget adjustments, and supporting documentation.
Develops, maintains, and utilizes financial models, forecasting tools, budget databases, and analytical resources to support revenue projections, expenditure forecasts, personnel cost projections, budget development, and financial reporting.
Analyzes revenues, expenditures, staffing, program costs, and financial trends; conducts cost variance analyses; evaluates financial impacts; identifies issues and opportunities; and prepares recommendations and supporting information to assist management with decision-making.
Analyzes authorized position and workforce data to develop personnel cost projections, evaluate staffing proposals, estimate vacancy savings, and support labor costing, compensation analysis, workforce planning, collective bargaining preparation, and other organizational initiatives.
Monitors assigned budget activities throughout the biennium; evaluates budget performance, financial trends, and variances; identifies potential fiscal impacts; provides information and recommendations regarding budget status; and ensures compliance with Oregon Local Budget Law, applicable accounting standards, City policies, and regulatory requirements.
Prepares recurring and special financial reports, budget analyses, presentations, and supporting documentation for departments, management, Budget Review Committee, City Council, and other stakeholders; communicates financial information clearly to audiences with varying levels of financial expertise.
Provides assistance, training, and guidance to departments regarding budget policies, procedures, financial systems, reporting tools, and budget development processes; responds to requests for financial information and analysis.
Participates in financial analyses, organizational studies, performance analyses, grant and funding evaluations, process improvement initiatives, and other special projects requiring analytical skills and professional judgment.
Uses spreadsheet applications, financial systems, reporting tools, business intelligence resources, and artificial intelligence-assisted analytical technologies to improve financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and operational efficiency while ensuring accuracy, reliability, confidentiality, and integrity of financial information.

Benefits

Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
17 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases
8 hours of sick leave per month
10 paid holidays per year
City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and City pays 6% IAP contribution)
City-paid 2.5% contribution into pre-tax deferred compensation plan
Job-related college tuition and book reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Basic life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.