Sr. Budget Analyst

Hiring pay range: $75,441.60 - $94,307.20/an

Full salary range: $74,441.60 - $113,172.80/an

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Working under the Director of Finance, this position provides strategic support, and administration for departmental budget preparations, including the coordination of budget development and budget execution. Acting as an internal consultant, this position provides professional level expertise in assisting departments with budget requests and funding justifications to help County Administration link departmental budgets to overall County business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)

Budget Preparation and Development:

• Manages the budget process which includes planning and implementing the annual budget preparation process, performing analysis and forecasts, meets with senior management and budget stakeholders to gather input on financial models. Presents budget information as required. Manages the budget systems, and system maintenance and updates.
• Works closely with the Director of Finance and other internal stakeholders to develop budgetary recommendations to support the programs and services essential to County operations.
• Supports departments by reviewing department & division budget requests for accuracy, availability of funds, funding sources, and consistency with budget authority and contractual and operating documents. Manages position control and personnel budgeting in regard to new position requests and funding for positions.
• Works with departments and divisions on supplemental request process, ensuring that supplemental requests meet specified criteria and identifies issues/problems related to the requests. Makes recommendations to senior management and departments regarding supplemental requests based on timing, suitability of funding, and cohesion with County business objectives.
• Assists the Finance Director in the development of policies and procedures related to the budget process.
• Monitors budget performance and provides analytical analysis including forecasting; partners with departments & internal services departments to provide analysis and process support on countywide initiatives and contracting from a budget perspective with the goal of maximizing funding options for County programs and services.

Grants and Capital Projects:

• Provides back up support on grants to include budget amendments, and approval/review of disbursement and reimbursements, and reconciles grant reports and advises departments on budget related to grant funding.
• Provides back up support to departments in ensuring that expenditures for budgets, grants, and contracts are monitored and accurately captured in reports.
• Collaborates in the development and tracking of capital project budgets and reporting.

Department Support:

• Identify and drive process improvements to increase efficiencies in process, accuracy, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Provides instruction and answers questions relating to budget procedures and serves as a liaison between the Finance office and County departments.
• Conducts finance related training for new employees, mentors and coaches employees on finance processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPENTCIES:

(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)

• Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
• Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
• Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.
• Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
• Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
• Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position. Can translate complex technical concepts to nontechnical users.
• Leadership: Is knowledgeable and proficient in leadership practices, and works to manage conflict, ensure accountability, and make sound decisions.
• Integrity: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions.
• Analytical Thinking: Able to consider the best approach and investigate alternatives.
• Budgetary Best Practices: Experience planning, developing, modifying, and monitoring diverse agency budgets. Ability to use a variety of mathematical techniques to solve accounting and budgeting problems, and apply advanced math concepts and calculations, balance and reconcile records, and resolve discrepancies.
• Government Finance: Knowledge of practices and procedures specific to finance and governmental accounting principles, including fiscal and budgetary management and tracking.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as determined by Garfield County may be substituted for the following requirements.)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: Five years of experience in budget management and analysis. Prior experience working in governmental budgeting and/or accounting with an emphasis on budget is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license.