Budget Analyst (Senior Finance Analyst)

Budget Analyst - Senior Finance Analyst

The City of Renton is seeking a skilled Budget Analyst - Senior Finance Analyst to join our Finance Department. This role leads key budget planning and coordination efforts for the City, playing a central part in developing the biennial budget and managing ongoing budget adjustments. As a member of our collaborative analyst team, the Budget Analyst will also contribute to the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, biennial budget production, and a variety of core accounting and financial functions.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, and public finance.
• Or 8 years of relevant experience and education.
• Successful passing of a required background and credit check.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 4% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment.

TELEWORK PROGRAM The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assignments may vary depending on area of responsibility.

• Plan and organize the budget and accounting functions for the City.
• Act as the lead for one or more of the following finance department functions: the biennial budget, capital improvement program, debt management, banking and investing functions, and internal/external audit functions.
• Coordinate meetings and/or committees, prepare meeting agendas, and facilitate information sharing and collaboration between departments city-wide.
• Act as a finance department liaison to one or more internal City departments; assist supported departments in budget development and on-going budget review and management.
• Work with departments to develop strategies and solutions to achieve their goals within parameters of federal, state, local, and City laws and regulations.
• Analyze department financial activity for accuracy, identify questionable items, and provide recommendations for resolution.

• Conduct research, interpret governing laws and regulations, and make recommendations.
• Create cost allocation models for internal service funds, interagency services, and/or services provided to private agencies.
• Perform cost versus benefit analysis and develop logical and ethical recommendations.
• Prepare budgetary, and financial reports and other supporting schedules as required by City and State laws, policies, and standards established by professional organizations as applicable.
• Prepare and present financial reports including variance analysis, short- and long-term projections, and other necessary correspondence to Directors, Administrators, Elected Officials, employees, and the public.
• Conduct research and draft financial policies for supervisor review.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.

• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds on occasion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
• Night meetings may be required.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.