Principal Budget Analyst

Finance Leadership Position

This position serves as a finance leader who develops and manages complex budgets and or management processes including General Fund interdependencies between Capital and Grant programs and operational processes such as annual central budget development and reporting and financial support for labor negotiations. This role also partners with Grants, Accounting and Payroll to improve, streamline, and facilitate finance processes. Assists the Budget Director Financial Management with monitoring complex department budgets and district revenues to ensure variances are identified and incorporated into total district financial management data. Assists the Executive Budget Director with special projects in support of new district initiatives.

Essential Functions:

30% Develops financial management or monitoring processes for district-wide activities such as central budget development, capital program interfaces and grants management.

15% Reviews budget reporting and monitoring requirements and assists in the development, implementation, and analysis of new, revised, or proposed budget systems and reports.

15% Analyzes complex revenue formulas and calculates revenue and expenditure trends to support informed decision making.

10% Initiates and conducts special projects in support of district goals

10% Monitors and coordinates financial interactions between the Capital Fund and General Fund

10% Provides financial and advisory support for collective bargaining/employee agreements.

10% Research local economic and legislative data.

Other Functions: Lead role in special projects including supervising the work of others. May perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Relevant Competencies:

Strategic Agility & Innovation Management Managing and Measuring Work Conflict Management District-Wide Core Competencies Collaboration Getting Results (Action Oriented) Decision Quality & Problem Solving Integrity Accountability

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledgeable in Washington State financial requirements for school districts. Proficient in the interpretation and application of laws, rules, and regulations that govern work processes. Ability to apply principles and practices of budget development, management, and oversight. Analyze problems and implements solutions. Work effectively with individuals and groups regarding sensitive or controversial issues. Mentor and provide leadership and direction to other budget staff and district financial leaders Effective oral and written communication. Take individual initiative, accept responsibility, and be held accountable. Coordinate multiple activities simultaneously. Adapt to change and remain flexible. Understands how to employ methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Expertise in identifying financial drivers for assigned high risk budget areas. Ability to work independently and to plan, organize and prioritize work while managing multiple large tasks under the pressure of inflexible deadlines.

Typical Qualifications:

Education/Experience: Five (5) years of experience in Financial Management, Budget development, or Analysis. Master's degree may substitute for two (2) years of the required work experience; Bachelor's degree in Financial Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field; additional work experience can substitute for the educational requirement on a year-to-year basis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Clearances: Criminal Justice fingerprint and background check