Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

Compensation Range: $30.87 - $41.90

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

What We Offer:

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

The Budget Analyst performs professional budget and financial analysis in support of the City's annual operating and capital budgeting processes. Reviews and evaluates budget requests, monitors revenues and expenditures, prepares financial reports and supporting documentation, and provides analytical assistance to departments and management. Contributes to performance measurement initiatives, process improvements, and special studies to support effective fiscal management and organizational efficiency.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preliminary and final compilation of the recommended annual operating budget and capital improvement budget for the City.
• Assist in the preparation of supporting budget documentation, including revenue projections, statistical data and other financial information.
• Assess, review, and analyze assigned departmental budget requests and make appropriate recommendations as to funding levels using objective analytical methodology and established policy criteria.
• Monitor revenue and expenditure patterns and recommend financial corrective measures as required.
• Aid in the designing, implementation, and monitoring of the performance/efficiency measurement system for various city departments.
• Prepare informational materials on budget proposals.
• Conduct special management studies as assigned and present findings and recommendations.
• Study, devise, and recommend revisions of systems and forms to promote efficiency and production.
• Provide and verify information for other departments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reports.
• Assist departmental staff with budget issues and concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college with a degree or major coursework in public administration, business administration, finance, or closely related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new software quickly including web-based applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city departments, employees, and the public.
• Ability to maintain all information in a confidential manner.
• Must be highly detail oriented and project a professional demeanor.
• Valid NC Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
• Prior governmental budgeting experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

The work location of this job will be 211 S Hamilton St High Point, North Carolina.