Senior Budget Analyst

Senior Budget Analyst

Welcome, 'ist das Leben schön!' (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?

What we're looking for: A proactive, organized and motivated individual with finance/accounting experience or education to join the award-winning City of New Braunfels Finance team!

Under general supervision, performs professional level technical analysis of financial and operational data; performs complex research; maintains chart of accounts and project ledger to ensure accuracy and alignment to approved budget(s).

The Budget Analyst III position is a senior-level, non-supervisory leadership position within the Budget division.

The responsibilities you'll be trusted with:

• Serve on the team that supports the development and administration of the Annual Operating Budget and Plan of Municipal Services.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of financial data.
• Help prepare budget reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Monitor expenditures for compliance with budget allocations.
• Provide support in preparing fiscal documents and summaries.
• Perform routine reconciliations and data validations.
• Learn and apply budgeting policies, procedures, and tools.
• Participate in basic training and development opportunities.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct trend analysis and identify areas of concern or opportunity.
• Prepare complex budgetary and financial reports for internal use.
• Advise departments on budget processes, policy compliance, and financial strategies.
• Participate in budget planning meetings and provide analytical input.
• Ensure data accuracy in budget systems and perform reconciliations.
• Assist in the development of budgeting policies and procedures.
• Serve as point-of-contact for assigned departments.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, training, etc.
• Lead the development and management of large or complex budgets.
• Conduct high-level financial analyses and provide strategic recommendations.
• Develop and deliver trainings to fellow Budget Analysts and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on budgeting policies, tools, and practices.
• Provide leadership in the implementation of new budgeting technologies or methodologies.
• Represent the budget team in high-level meetings and decision-making processes.

Your education and experience that matter most for this role

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field and at least four (4) years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination. Master's degree preferred. Master's degree can substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Must participate in a City of New Braunfels leadership development opportunity (NB Connect, NBLA, LEAP, or other related program) within two (2) years.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Required Knowledge of:

• Government budget processes and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) related to public sector financial management.
• Principles of fund accounting, capital budgeting and financial planning.
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Required Skill in all levels:

• Reading, interpreting, understanding and applying budgeting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex data using spreadsheet software, quantitative analysis procedures and statistical modeling.
• Analyzing operational issues, evaluating alternatives, and preparing complex and comprehensive recommendations and reports.
• Learning various software platforms that support departmental efforts.
• Performing analytical work requiring the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Reviewing and verifying mathematical calculations and identifying errors.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Experience leading trainings and mentoring financial staff.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems and tools.

Preferred Knowledge of:

• Federal and State special fund accounting regulations, procedures, and accountability standards.
• Principles of organizational development, research design, and statistical and quantitative analysis.
• Workday Financial Software
• Financial Report Development

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment; is subject to sitting, standing, bending and reaching for extended periods of time; and must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry items weighing up to forty (40) pounds.
• May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster.

The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.