Principal Budget Analyst

Pace • Arlington Heights, IL

105d • $70,902 - $148,969

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Department Manager, Budget Planning and Analysis, the Principal Budget Analyst performs complex budget functions to develop, prepare, evaluate, and manage the annual operating budget of Pace Suburban Bus. The role involves monitoring and tracking spending of the Agency's annual operating budget, implementing and maintaining various planning and control reporting mechanisms, preparing or assisting in the preparation of annual budget documents and presentations related to the Agency's operating budget, and ensuring accurate monthly reporting, analysis, and expense forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in budgeting, forecasting, finance or a related field with increasing responsibility.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in financial reporting software (Oracle preferred) and report writing software (Crystal Reports preferred).
• Strong customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with accounting principles.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with the public sector or transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the development, implementation, and control of budgets for operating services and related administrative expenses including labor/fringe budgets.
• Performing advanced analyses of budget performance and cash flow on a monthly, annual, and ad hoc basis and making recommendations to management regarding budget performance and potential efficiencies.
• Performing special studies and participating in projects related to budget, revenue, personnel, and management decisions.
• Developing, maintaining, and implementing methods of analyzing and modeling financial information, responding to requests for both internal and external data.
• Preparing complex budget and financial reports as mandated by accounting standards and the administration.
• Assisting internal and external clients in compiling data and interpreting reporting requirements and regulations.
• Creating and maintaining statistical reports; planning and monitoring timelines in order to meet strict deadlines in reporting requirements.
• Reviewing and verifying statistical and financial information, including audit reports.
• Maintaining budget information in existing general ledger structures and assisting in establishing general ledger codes in accordance with federal reporting requirements.
• Completing processes required to convert revenue, expense, and statistical budgets to appropriate format to load line-item budgets into general ledger.
• Reconciling general ledger revenue and expense reports with monthly and annual budgets.
• Formulating, implementing, and maintaining budget policies and procedures.
• Assisting with training and quality review of work products for junior staff members.
• Representing the department as a member of internal or external working groups or committees.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree