Senior Budget and Financial Planning Analyst

Deschutes County Human Resources • Bend, OR

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About The Position

The Senior Budget & Financial Planning Analyst supports Deschutes County’s goals and objectives by administering the County budget process and providing financial analysis, forecasting, planning, decision support, and technical services to County leadership and departments. The position develops budget documents and reports, analyzes financial data and models, identifies discrepancies and trends, evaluates long-term financial plans, resolves technical issues, and works with departments on budgets and financial proposals. It is distinguished by complex duties requiring advanced analytical skills and in-depth knowledge, and may supervise others.

The role is part of the Finance Department’s Budget & Financial Planning section, which has 3.00 FTE. Compensation is $8,672.73 to $11,622.28 per month for a 172.67-hour work month. The position is available immediately. An employment offer is contingent on satisfactory criminal-history and controlled-substance pre-employment screenings.

The work is performed in an environmentally controlled office and involves keyboarding and data entry, retrieving work materials, and operating general office equipment. The position frequently involves sitting, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, standing, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing; occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Business, or Public Administration, and five years of public-sector financial and budget analysis, forecasting, and budget preparation experience; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge of or experience with government finance and budgeting, specifically Oregon Local Budget Law.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration processes.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting methods and techniques.
• Effective data research, statistical analysis, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present complex financial information.
• Skill in developing, implementing, and monitoring a county budget.
• Skill in producing professionally written documents with clearly organized thoughts and concepts.
• Skill in interpreting and applying budget and accounting standards and procedures, applicable federal and state rules and regulations, and County policies and procedures.
• Skill in analyzing administrative and operational data and issues; interpreting policies and regulations; evaluating alternatives; and recommending changes based on findings.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, and compiling financial data for complete, comprehensive, and accurate reports and documents.
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Skill in developing financial analyses that illustrate trade-offs and possible consequences to assist managers with decisions.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including keyboarding and data entry, operating general office equipment, and occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment criminal-history and controlled-substance screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Power Query, or with scripting languages such as SQL.
• Advanced analytical skills and familiarity with information systems, particularly Tyler Munis and Workiva.
• Experience in local-government public budgeting in accordance with Oregon Local Budget Law.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish the proposed and adopted County budget document and other budget publications.
• Administer the budget and monitor it throughout the fiscal year.
• Work directly with departmental and elected-official staff to develop budgets and financial proposals.
• Incorporate forecast-model data, long-term financial plans, and capital improvement projects into budget work.
• Analyze data, financial models, and rate structures; identify discrepancies and trends; and forecast financial results.
• Evaluate long-term financial plans and resolve technical issues.
• Provide decision support and technical services to County leadership and departments.
• May supervise others.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, with stated employee monthly costs of $100 for employee-only coverage and $121 for employee-plus-dependents coverage.
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement through PERS.
• Paid time off of 14–18 hours per month to start, prorated for part-time employees.
• Paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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