Senior Budget & Research Analyst

The Budget & Research Analyst prepares, analyzes and coordinates the development of the City's budget such as revenue, capital improvement program, impact fee and development agreement repayments, and supplemental requests. Acts as a Budget Liaison for various City departments. Coordinates and provides technical support to City department staff by resolving budget problems, providing training in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of annual budgets, and other related activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting, finance, and/or budgeting. A CPA license may be substituted for experience if prior experience is in a non-related field or is limited. Coachability, along with a strong desire to learn and grow, is essential for success in this role.

Senior Budget Analysts are expected to work independently, exercising critical thinking and sound judgment to complete tasks and support their assigned departments. Strong time-management skills are key and align with the City’s core values of #initiative, #integrity, and #innovation. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including the ability to create semi-complex and complex formulas is highly valued.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.

We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:
Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation

Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview.
All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source. This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Acts as a Budget Liaison for various City departments. Coordinates and provides technical support to City department staff by resolving budget problems, providing training in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of annual budgets, and other related activities.
• Performs various forms of budget and financial analysis, estimates and forecasts in support of the annual budget including revenue, operating and capital expenditures, and fund balance and capital funds availability.
• Coordinates the annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) development process including instructions and forms, City department support and assistance, compliance and analytical reviews for projects and related operating cost estimates, technical and management review committee materials and agendas, project and fund based reporting and analysis, change tracking, and various forms of reporting for management, City Council and public.
• Provides analysis of the cost of service models and rate studies for various activities. Assists Budget & Research Manager with special studies and cost allocation plans.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly budget variance reports for department operating budgets, one-time supplemental budget allocations, capital improvement program and or revenues and other resources. Perform various types of trend and other analysis, prepare reports and questions for department discussions, and write variance explanations for quarterly and other financial reports.
• Coordinates, monitors and prepares tracking and payments for development agreements, including repayment programs, public improvement reimbursements, land use development agreements and incentives. Responds to inquiries regarding related contract obligations, renewals or revisions.
• Coordinates and prepares employee salary schedules, position control, and benefit and tax cost information and rates calculation for use in budget development system. Prepares analysis and reporting for positions including change tracking and department positions schedules.
• Administers development impact fee program budget and study process and annual reporting in compliance with state law. Provides information to City departments, the development community and the general public on impact fees and infrastructure funding issues.
• 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. Coordinates the publication of the budget book. Participates in completion of the City's annual Capital Improvement Program documents. Gathers needed…