Budget Analyst II

Budget Analyst II

The Budget Analyst II performs advanced financial and budgetary analysis to support the development, coordination, monitoring, and management of the City's annual financial plan, including operating and capital budgets. This position researches, analyzes, and interprets complex financial data; prepares forecasts, reports, and recommendations; and evaluates variances to ensure efficient use of resources and compliance with policies and regulations. The role provides technical assistance, fiscal insight, and analytical support to City departments throughout the budget development, implementation, and monitoring processes.

Working closely with department leaders, the Budget Analyst II offers financial guidance, prepares presentations for management, supports audits and special studies, and helps align fiscal operations with the City's strategic and performance-based goals. The position receives general supervision and guidance from the Accounting Manager and may receive technical and functional direction from a Senior Budget Analyst. The incumbent exercises significant independent judgment when planning, implementing, revising, and maintaining budgets and when preparing statements and reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of the City's operating and capital budgets.
• Provide analytical support and guidance to departments on budget preparation, forecasting, and monitoring.
• Develop, review, and recommend budgetary guidelines, financial procedures, and internal controls.
• Conduct research and analysis of financial, operational, and statistical data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Assist in maintaining the City's position control system and ensure budgeted staffing aligns with approved allocations.
• Prepare and analyze cost-benefit studies, fiscal impact assessments, and program performance metrics.
• Participate in revenue and expenditure projections, long-range financial planning, and policy development.
• Collaborate with department directors to align budget requests with the City's strategic plan and performance-based goals.
• Review and recommend changes to fees, rates, and revenue structures.
• Prepare and present analytical reports, dashboards, and budget documents (i.e. budget books) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of performance measurement systems, dashboards, and workload analysis tools.
• Support the citywide strategic planning process by helping to develop interdepartmental planning steps and performance measures.
• Provide training, support, and technical guidance to departmental budget coordinators.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Type of Appointment/

Work hours:

• Full-time/Regular in-person position.
• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week usually consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Requirements:

• Must be in possession of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; supplemented by two (2) or more years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting, preferably in a governmental environment; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM) preferred.
• Must be able to work in a mainframe environment.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work well under time constraints.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Familiarity with Naviline accounting system products is a plus.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with employees, supervisors, other departments, city officials, external auditors, and the public.
• Must possess excellent financial credit.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass a background screening process.

Equivalency Clause:

• An equivalent combination of High School Diploma, training, and at least 10 years of experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in lieu of the stated education and experience requirements. Substitution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine relevance and comparability.

Core Competencies:

• Judgment
  - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
• Quality of Work
  - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
• Reliability
  - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
• Safety
  - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with…