Senior Budget Analyst - Finance

Responsibilities

• Perform various duties, such as annual Anoka County budget preparations
• Oversee financial resources and allocation of funds
• Prepare budget analysis and reports
• Monitor spending and create cost-benefits analyses
• Review budget proposals to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with County policies
• Evaluate funding requests and provide funding recommendations
• Prepare complex budget reports and analyses
• Administer Anoka County’s performance measurements
• Explain budget and financial policies and procedures to leaders and finance team

• Bachelor’s degree
• Four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in finance, budget analysis, or a closely related field
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis
• Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field (preferred)
• Six years (2,080 annual hours) or more of job-related experience in finance, budget analysis, or a closely related field (preferred)
• Possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation (preferred)
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills