SR BUDGET ANALYST

PWC Careers • Fayetteville, NC

62d • $66,259 - $87,296

About The Position

This class is responsible for providing oversight for the development and maintenance of the annual budget. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with planning, developing, and executing an annual budget. Performs complex analysis and audit of financial data and operational procedures. Evaluates departmental budgets, reviews operating and capital requests, ensuring all revenues and expenditures are incorporated into the budget; provides training to departments on budget matters and entries, assists in preparation of budget amendments, provides direction in financial analysis, reviewing, and approving department changes and acting in the absence of the Budget Manager. Assists the Budget Manager with tasks including, but not limited to, variance reporting, personnel budget requests, dark time management/reporting, and preparation for budget review meetings and GFOA submission. Analyzes and monitors department and fund level budgets, identifying overruns and sufficiency, implementing corrective action, reviewing historical data for trend analysis. Assist with development and reporting of outcomes and performance measures in collaboration with all Divisions within Public Works Commission. Prepares budget documents by updating and revising requests, ensuring document data accuracy, and ensuring timely submission of all documents. Assists in preparation of documents for Commission presentations and provides answers to questions at presentation alongside Budget Manager. Operating under general supervision of the Budget Manager, leeway is allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in carrying out the details of the work. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four (4) year accredited university/college with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with concentration on budget analysis, design, development, and implementation.
• Governmental budget experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for the development and maintenance of the annual budget.
• Assist with planning, developing, and executing an annual budget.
• Perform complex analysis and audit of financial data and operational procedures.
• Evaluate departmental budgets and review operating and capital requests.
• Ensure all revenues and expenditures are incorporated into the budget.
• Provide training to departments on budget matters and entries.
• Assist in preparation of budget amendments.
• Provide direction in financial analysis and approve department changes.
• Assist the Budget Manager with variance reporting and personnel budget requests.
• Analyze and monitor department and fund level budgets.
• Identify overruns and sufficiency, implementing corrective action.
• Prepare budget documents ensuring data accuracy and timely submission.
• Assist in preparation of documents for Commission presentations.

Benefits

• Salary range: $66,259-$87,296
• Exempt position

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees