Senior Budget Analyst - GFO

Manatee County Government•Lakewood Ranch, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This classification performs advanced, complex professional work in the development, preparation, and monitoring of the County’s operating and capital budget. Duties require initiative, independence, confidentiality, accountability, and a high degree of accuracy in professional fiscal analysis. The position is focused on grants financial oversight, including fiscal management, monitoring, and reporting for federal, state, and local grant budgets. It works closely with grant administrators and program staff to ensure financial transactions, budget activities, and reporting comply with applicable regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200, grant agreements, and County financial policies. The role supports accurate, transparent, and audit-ready grant activities through financial reporting, budget reconciliation, expenditure tracking, reimbursement and drawdown processes, cost allocation, and documentation. It also provides technical guidance to departments and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on fiscal compliance and reporting. The position conducts complex financial analysis and prepares reports and recommendations; supports improvements to budget-development systems and procedures; prepares budget amendments and revisions for Board consideration; and assists with the annual operating and capital improvement program budgets. It analyzes departmental operations and financial data, advises departments on anticipated revenues and expenditures, reviews budget requests for accuracy and compliance, coordinates with County Finance on account coding, and contributes to fiscal performance standards and budget presentation materials. It serves in a lead capacity by providing training and guidance to other staff as requested. The position is based at 9000 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The work environment may include high noise levels during certain essential functions. The job involves extended periods sitting at a computer, may involve periodic high-stress interactions, and may require work outside normal business hours or emergency-response assignments. Employees may need to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
At least three years of work experience within the last 10 years in budget preparation and financial management analysis.
Competence in MS Word and MS Excel.
Working knowledge of a County or other large organization’s chart of accounts.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles pertaining to assigned work.
Knowledge of complex governmental budgeting principles and practices, including revenue projection and expenditure forecasting.
Working knowledge of contract administration principles and practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to advance into higher-level budgetary analytical skills.
High-level computer operation skills and familiarity with pertinent software applications, including MS Office, Excel spreadsheets, and databases.
Excellent public relations skills.
Ability to sit at a workstation and maintain concentration for long periods.
Visual acuity, depth perception, and ability to hear and identify sounds.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, fiscal controls, and reporting requirements is preferred.
More prior related governmental experience is highly desired.
Prior contract administration experience is desired.
Prior lead or supervisory experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze complex financial data and prepare and maintain reports on fiscal and management activities, including recommendations for improvement.
Assist in evaluating and coordinating improvements to budget-development systems and procedures, and recommend improvements to budgeting, recording, and reporting structures and forms.
Prepare and present budget amendments and revisions for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners.
Assist with preparation and presentation of annual operating and capital improvement program budgets.
Analyze departmental operations and financial data, and develop recommendations concerning management practices, procedures, and fiscal requirements.
Serve as fiscal liaison for the most complex County departments; train and assist them in analyzing anticipated revenues, expenditures, and other data to develop and maintain balanced budgets.
Review budget requests for accuracy, make corrections as needed, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, rules, and procedures.
Coordinate with County Finance to categorize budget requests appropriately and establish new account codes as needed.
Assist in establishing and maintaining fiscal performance standards, procedures, objectives, and measurements.
Coordinate and prepare presentation materials for the annual County budget and budget documents, including the Board of County Commissioners Budget Book.
Provide training, instruction, and guidance to other department staff in a lead capacity, as requested.
Oversee grant-related financial reporting, budget reconciliation, expenditure tracking, reimbursement and drawdown processes, cost allocation, and documentation standards.
Provide technical guidance to departments on grant fiscal compliance and reporting requirements, and support timely, accurate submission of required financial reports.
Communicate effectively and maintain professional working relationships with others, including County officials.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including emergency or disaster response activities as required and consistent with qualifications and applicable law.