City Manager - BUDGET Analyst

City of Independence - City Hall, 111 E Maple Ave, Independence, Missouri, United States of America

Posted Friday, May 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a wide range of professional, full performance
financial analysis functions as needed to expedite day-to-day operations related to budget, strategic planning and performance management.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED

This position works under the general supervision of the Budget Manager.

This position has no supervisory oversight.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the development of goals
• Implements and enforces policies and procedures
• Supports program planning and oversight
• Ensures program compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the assigned programs.
• Prepares and may present reports at various organizational levels as needed.
• Analyzes requests for budget adjustments and provides recommendations to Budget Manager on approval of request.
• Analyzes departmental budget submissions for accuracy and appropriateness
• Provides written recommendations to management on departmental requests for resources
• Analyzes and proposes reductions to service; works with departments to resolve budget concerns.
• Coordinates preparation and development of monthly and quarterly financial reporting and develops explanations of variances between budgeted and actual revenues and expenditures
• Evaluates departmental revenue and expenditure estimates and makes necessary adjustments.
• Coordinates preparation and publication of proposed and adopted budget documents.
• Supports other divisions of the City Manager’s and Finance department as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

• Graduation from college with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a related field ;

AND

• Three (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing above and related duties;

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and accounting
• Principles of city management
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

Skilled in:

• Analyzing programs, policies and operations
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and protocols mathematical set priorities
• Meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with minimum of direction
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks
• Understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols mathematical skills
• Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Analyze written materials and financial reports
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports and research and identify critical data to report in support of goals
• Work independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function demonstrate proficiency with spreadsheets and other software tools

Special Qualifications :

• Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, to reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity is required. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, complex thinking, and creative problem solving.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information,…