Senior Budget and Management Analyst - CRC
About The Position
The Senior Budget and Management Analyst supports the Fiscal Administrator in preparing the Community Reintegration Center’s annual operating and capital budgets, entering budget requests into Sherpa, and developing supplemental budget schedules. The role participates in fiscal monitoring of CRC operations, analyzes financial performance, recommends resource allocations and corrective actions, and represents CRC in meetings with the County Board, committees, County departments, and external agencies to provide fiscal information and support. The position manages the fiscal aspects of CRC grants, including financial recordkeeping, reimbursement coordination, and audit oversight. Grant responsibilities are limited to financial oversight, compliance, and reporting; grant writing and application preparation are not included. The analyst also prepares appropriation transfer requests, fiscal notes, resolutions, and other reports for County Board and committee consideration; supports internal and external audits; approves CRC purchases under $2,000; and backs up the Fiscal Administrator as needed to maintain fiscal operations and compliance. The position is full-time and eligible for a hybrid schedule after three months of employment, potentially working three days in the office and two days remotely. The role requires the ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 10 pounds.
Requirements
- Current residency in Wisconsin at the time of application.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field.
- At least three years of work experience in budget preparation, fiscal analysis, accounting, or finance.
- Advanced knowledge of related computer and software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 10 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Fiscal Administrator with preparing the CRC’s annual operating and capital budgets.
- Enter budget requests into Sherpa and prepare accurate, timely supplemental budget schedules.
- Support comprehensive fiscal monitoring of CRC operations; analyze financial performance, identify resource allocation opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare appropriation transfer requests and reports, including fiscal notes and resolutions, for County Board and Standing Committee consideration.
- Manage fiscal aspects of CRC grants, including financial recordkeeping, reimbursement coordination, compliance, reporting, and audit oversight; does not include grant writing or application preparation.
- Represent CRC in meetings with Milwaukee County departments and external agencies, providing fiscal insight and supporting collaborative initiatives.
- Represent CRC in interactions with internal and external auditors, participate in audit reviews, respond to findings, and implement corrective actions.
- Approve CRC purchases under $2,000 and ensure transactions are accurately coded and comply with fiscal policies.
- Back up the Fiscal Administrator by assuming fiscal oversight, budget monitoring, grant management, and audit coordination as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
