Senior Budget and Management Analyst
About The Position
Performs advanced professional and administrative work serving as a fiscal and management consultant to City departments and as a staff advisor to the City Manager's Office. Responsible for coordinating and developing recommendations for resource allocation activities and issues throughout the year. Work performed also includes budget monitoring, forecasting, and operational analysis. The position requires close attention to detail and a high level of analytical ability in order to provide input in the formulation of the City's budget. This is a non-classified "at-will" position and not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement. This is a Management Category III position which includes six (6) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $250/month.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, statistics, economics, business or public administration, or other appropriate field.
- Possess at least three (3) years of responsible professional experience in budgeting, accounting, auditing, or in performing related fiscal or management analysis work.
- Intermediate or higher-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite is required.
Nice To Haves
- Related financial government experience.
- A qualifying Master's Degree in a job-related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Conducts in-depth administrative and operational studies; develops and performs statistical and research studies
- Presents analysis and recommendations to departmental leadership and the City Manager’s Office to support informed decision-making in fulfillment of the City’s strategic goals.
- Advises departments regarding budget issues; drafts policies and procedures
- Assists in the maintenance of proper budgetary controls; prepare special financial and budget reports; and participates in a variety of related complex special assignments and projects.
- Evaluates work measurement/productivity studies, management controls, plans of service, fiscal accountability, methods analysis, and other elements of management and administration.
- Compiles and analyzes statistical and financial data to review budgets and justify funding requests.
- Conducts complex revenue and expenditure forecasts; coordinates and conducts sensitive and complex budgetary policy, financial, statistical, and programmatic research; analyzes spreadsheets and financial data for the purpose of making a financial recommendation leading to the efficient use of funds and to facilitate short- and long-range planning.
- Performs financial and operational analysis of a department's organizational structure, management systems, and staffing needs to assist in the development of departmental-wide strategies and plans in support of the City's strategic objectives.
- Examines all budget estimates for completeness and conformance with procedures, regulations and prevailing policies, quality control, impact on and/or duplication with other departments, and inclusion of City Commission priorities; analyzes the need for budget amendments and carry forward requests and prepares the appropriate City Commission agenda items.
- Manages, as assigned, the Community Investment Plan development process, the Citywide Grants Management Process, and quarterly budget-to-actuals projection reports.
- Performs related duties as required.
Benefits
- Six (6) additional Management Vacation Days
- Vehicle Allowance of $250/month
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
