Management & Budget Analyst

Under the general supervision of the Director, Office of Management and Budget, supports and participates in all aspects of the development and management of the City's Operating and Capital Budgets. Conducts research and performs analysis on financial and managerial projects and programs and participates in labor negotiations. Serves as a key contributor in process evaluation and provides expert advice for implementation of software applications and business systems. Develops, reviews, and processes supplemental appropriation requests throughout the fiscal year. May provide support to the Accounting Division.

Supports departments in the development of operating and capital budgets. This includes gathering, developing, and analyzing data as well as coordinating and managing information from departments and City administration.

Assists in the program change request process by assisting in option development and providing recommendations.

Manages the supplemental appropriation process and budget transfers between divisions and departments.

Responsible for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and grant accounting set-up within the enterprise resource planning system (ERP).

Manages and executes the annual capital project and Grants & Donations fund closing activities.

Performs complex data analysis and prepares models including multi-year pro formas, and assists with fee and rate change effects on financial projections.

Participates in labor negotiations and other compensation costing activities.

May provide support for the Accounting Division, playing an integral role in the year-end audit and other activities by preparing schedules and analysis as requested by the Assistant Finance Director.

Develops and maintains training programs and procedural documentation. Provides initial and ongoing training to City staff.

Participates in the planning and implementation of various technology solutions.

Participates in cross functional work teams to achieve mission, goals, or objectives.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer

Telephone

Printer/photocopier

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business, finance, or accounting. Some post-graduate work is beneficial.

Three years of experience in managing the areas identified above in a governmental agency, preferably in a varied and mid-sized local government including public works, utilities, public safety, or budgetary/finance agency, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Principles of business management, financial and managerial accounting and analysis, statistical analysis; business process review, decision analysis, and team-based continuous improvement techniques.

Principles and practices of governmental accounting including general ledger, journal entries, fixed assets, and trial balances.

Municipal budgeting procedures and multi-fund financing operations.

Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and program budget development and implementation.

Applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations.

Computer applications related to the work including Microsoft Office Suite.

Skill in:

Applying accounting, business management, market and operations research, statistical analysis, managerial and financial management accounting, business support systems, and data analytics.

Demonstrating initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

Discretion and maintaining confidentiality.

Working in a team environment.

Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with minimal direction.

Utilizing ERP, financial and decision support systems, Microsoft Office Suite, pivot tables, and web-based application tools and techniques.

Technical financial, budgetary, and statistical mathematical principles and practices.

Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Mental and Physical Abilities to:

Execute the responsibilities of the position.

Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Deal courteously and diplomatically with City management and council, employees, and the general public.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Independently assimilate facts and draw sound conclusions.

Perform duties while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.

Occasionally lift light objects.

Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.