Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

Hours: (35) per week (Mon – Wed 8:30am – 4:30, Th 8:30am – 7:00pm, Fri 8:30am – 1:00pm) Union Affiliation: Middle Management Starting Range: Group B, $82,652 - $103,048

Function: This is a key operating level position that provides critical, complex financial and administrative support to all Town departments. The incumbent is a major player in the development, analysis, implementation and monitoring of the Annual Operating and Capital Budgets. The person aids in the interpretation of Town and Departmental policies and provides technical guidance in the automation of department activities. The role involves a high degree of independent judgement, initiative, and leadership.

Typical Duties, Responsibilities, Tasks & Assignments:

• Manage the development and execution of purchase orders – ensure compliance with adopted budgets, Town Council authorized funding levels and legal/contractual requirements.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of the Town's operating budget and various five-year plans. Develops budgeting strategies that focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and change. Prepares analyses and quantifies impacts of changes/options in the budget preparation process.
• Modify and initiate enhancements to improve the annual budget preparation process to take advantage of technological tools and innovations.
• Assists in developing strategic positions and communications regarding Town budgets, finances and operational initiatives and activities.
• Prepares periodic and ad hoc reports and financial analyses addressing Town operations, budget performance, and special projects for both the General Fund and all other funds.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Research and answer financial and budget questions. Provides information to citizens, senior management, and staff from other cities upon request.
• Review and approve weekly payrolls, accounts payable batches, journal entries to ensure accounting accuracy and compliance with Town policies and procedures.
• Other work as assigned by the Finance Director.

Special Skills & Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, and public administration preferred. 2 - 5 years of related work experience (preferably in municipal finance). Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidential information. Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, to superiors, subordinates, and peers. Proficient with technology, including full Microsoft suite, and demonstrated desire to learn new technology. Demonstrated experience introducing process efficiencies.

Physical and Other Requirements: The work is primarily of an intellectual nature but requires a variety of physical capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds and rarely must lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. This position requires the ability to operate a keyboard and calculator at efficient speed.