Senior Budget Analyst - GFO

Senior Budget Analyst – Grants Financial Oversight

Work Location: 9000 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202 Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Expected Starting Salary Range: $65,118.41 - $84,653.94

The Senior Budget Analyst – Grants Financial Oversight is responsible for advanced professional work focused on the fiscal management, monitoring, and reporting of budgets associated with federal, state, and local grant programs. This position works closely with grant administrators and program staff to ensure all financial transactions, budget activities, and reporting requirements comply with applicable regulations (including 2 CFR Part 200), grant agreements, and County financial policies. The Senior Analyst plays a lead role in financial reporting, budget reconciliation, and expenditure tracking to ensure accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness across all grant-funded activities. Responsibilities include overseeing grant-related financial reporting, supporting reimbursement and drawdown processes, performing detailed financial analysis, and ensuring proper cost allocation and documentation standards are maintained. This position provides technical guidance to departments on fiscal compliance and reporting requirements, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and supports timely and accurate submission of required financial reports. Strong knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, fiscal controls, and reporting requirements is preferred.

This classification performs advanced complex professional work in the development, preparation, and monitoring of the County's operating and capital budget. Duties are performed with high levels of initiative, independence, confidentiality, and accountability. Employees in this class must perform professional fiscal analysis duties of considerable difficulty requiring a high degree of accuracy.

Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws. Working Conditions The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role involves sitting for extended periods while working on a computer.

Bachelor's degree, with major in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field. Minimum of three (3) years (within the last 10 years) work experience in budget preparation and financial management analysis. Must be competent in MS Word and MS Excel. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

Prior related governmental experience highly desired. Prior contract administration experience desired. Prior lead or supervisory experience desired. Working knowledge of the County's (or other large) organizational chart of accounts. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles pertaining to assigned work. Knowledge of complex governmental budgeting principles and practices including revenue projection and expenditure forecasting. Working knowledge of principles and practices of contract administration. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to advance into higher level of budgetary analytical skills. Ability to sit at a workstation and maintain concentration for long periods of time. High level skills in computer operations and pertinent software applications, i.e., MS Office (including Excel Spreadsheets), databases, etc. Excellent public relations skills.

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.