Budget Analyst Senior Job Everett area,Washington USA,Finance & Banking

Position: BUDGET ANALYST SENIOR I

Budgetary Oversight And Financial Consulting Services

To provide budgetary oversight and financial consulting services to client departments.

Job Duties

Statement Of Essential Job Duties

Responsible for oversight of financial activities for several county departments; assures executive office that departmental financial activities, budget and strategies are within budget and legal parameters; that key department financial issues are managed and understood, and strategies for long term fiscal solvency are integrated into each department's annual budget plan.

Advises department staff on strategic financial issues; assists in developing budget proposals that support county goals; recommends course of action as needed.

Provides business and financial consulting assistance to departments on budget, accounting, financing and risk management issues.

Negotiates with department and council staff to develop solutions to complex financial issues on behalf of the executive office.

Anticipates, identifies and quantifies critical financial issues confronting departments; monitors resolution of short term issues; participates in development of solutions to long term issues; works closely with department, executive office and council staff on policy issue resolution.

Offers and implements solutions to identified problems and issues and recognizes when financial, policy, operational, or legal consequences of an issue requires additional executive and/or council input.

Provides concise written or verbal analysis of issues, alternative solutions, cost benefit analyses, and recommends solution.

Determines accuracy and completeness of department calculations; attests to their quality in Executive/Council Action Form.

Develops financial models for revenue, expense and fund balance trends, cost benefit analyses, and projections; develops county-wide internal service fund rates.

Assembles and manages financial projects and project teams including staff from departments; represents Finance Department and Executive office on strategic work teams that may have impact on county policies.

Attends public hearings and council committee meetings.

Statement Of Other Job Duties

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, economics or a closely related field; AND, six (6) years of experience in budgetary, accounting, or financial analysis; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.

Additional Information

Knowledge Of:

Washington State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System
the principles and practices of budgeting and financial management as applied to public jurisdictions
governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
capital and operating budget procedures
federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing public sector budget preparation and the administration with particular emphasis on the State of Washington B.A.R.S. Act
oral and written communication skills
personal computer skills in the areas of spreadsheets, word processing, database and graphics

Ability To:

interpret administrative directives and use initiative and sound judgment in applying same to work situation
establish and maintain effective work relationships with elected officials, department heads, associates, subordinates, and with the general public
gather, analyze, synthesize and evaluate a variety of data including statistical data
assess the potential impact of social and economic trends on county programs
assess and effectively present the relative advantages and disadvantages of alternative courses of action
analyze and effectively present revenue and expenditure data and take effective action to resolve problems
analyze and effectively present and evaluate the economic, political and social impact and consequences of administrative policies and actions;
effectively lead the work of subordinate employees
communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
provide strong customer service ethic and the ability to listen to other departments and respond to their needs
be an effective team leader and member

Supervision

Employees in this class report to an administrative superior as assigned. The work is performed with considerable independence and is…