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United States , Downey

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Job Description:

The Interim Budget Analyst will support budget development, forecasting, and fiscal analysis for a public sector organization. This role will be located onsite in Downey, CA.

Job Responsibility:

  • Analyze cash flow and monitor advance expenditures to ensure budget compliance
  • Conduct financial analyses to determine estimated property valuations, state special allowances, and apportionments
  • Evaluate fiscal solvency of programs and funding sources
  • Prepare and process budget adjustments, transfers, and recommendations
  • Develop annual budgets and multi-year forecasts
  • Create financial summaries, graphs, and charts to clearly communicate budget data
  • Prepare budget reports and presentations for leadership, boards, or committees
  • Support budget monitoring and financial reporting in accordance with GASB requirements

Requirements:

  • Prior budget or financial analysis experience in a city/county department
  • Strong working knowledge of GASB standards and public fund accounting
  • Experience with government budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal analysis
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • experience creating charts, summaries, and reports
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
  • At least 5 years of experience in budgeting or financial analysis, preferably within a city, county, or other public sector environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of government budgeting practices, forecasting methods, and fiscal analysis
  • Familiarity with public fund accounting principles and GASB-related standards
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to create financial models, summaries, charts, and reports
  • Experience preparing annual budgets, managing budget processes, and supporting annual operating budget activities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to leadership and oversight groups
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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