Senior Budget & Research Analyst

• Acts as a Budget Liaison for various City departments
• Performs various forms of budget and financial analysis, estimates and forecasts in support of the annual budget
• Coordinates the annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) development process
• Provides analysis of the cost of service models and rate studies for various activities
• Prepares monthly and quarterly budget variance reports
• Coordinates, monitors and prepares tracking and payments for development agreements
• Coordinates and prepares employee salary schedules, position control, and benefit and tax cost information
• Administers development impact fee program budget and study process and annual reporting
• Represents the departments in various ad hoc and standing committees and task forces
• Prepares financial schedules and presentations in support of the annual budget process and budget document
• Prepares general and economic impact analysis
• Responds to department and division inquiries to budget issues
• Conducts long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts
• Participates in Legislative conference calls related to state budget and other topics
• Administers city-wide budget preparation systems

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum three years of experience in a related field
• Experience in accounting, finance, and/or budgeting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including the ability to create semi-complex and complex formulas
• Strong time-management skills
• Coachability and a strong desire to learn and grow
• Ability to work independently, exercising critical thinking and sound judgment

CPA license may be substituted for experience if prior experience is in a non-related field or is limited