Budget​/Financial Analyst

Job Summary

The primary focus of this position is to proactively look for ways to enhance the City's fiscal health using financial and performance data to find efficiencies with City operations. Under the direction of the Finance Director, collects, coordinates, prepares, researches, and analyzes a variety of complex reports for federal, state and local agencies, and the City. Required to perform intermediate level professional analytical services in matters such as financial policies;

position and bargaining unit costing; accounting system setup, integration, and functionality; revenue and expense trends; budget tracking and trends;
City Budget, Long-term Capital Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan development and balancing; economic research; reporting; and various special projects, as assigned.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City officials, department leadership, staff, outside agencies, and the public while providing timely, courteous, and professional customer service.
• Conducting financial, operational, and performance analyses; preparing comprehensive reports; and developing data‑driven recommendations that support City operations, policy evaluation, budgeting, and long‑term planning.
• Researching non‑grant revenue opportunities and assisting with development of implementation strategies.
• Developing, monitoring, and refining performance measures to evaluate program and service effectiveness.
• Reviewing program and initiative proposals and assessing operational and financial impacts on City resources.
• Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations to City staff, elected and appointed bodies, community groups, and partner agencies; serving as liaison to assigned committees or work groups.
• Supporting the development, administration, and ongoing monitoring of the annual budget, budget updates, amendments, and variance analyses.
• Administering and reporting on Capital Improvement Program (CIP) grants, loans, and contracts; supporting long‑term capital planning efforts.
• Conducting cost accounting, account reconciliations, and audit preparation, including assistance with external audit requests.
• Creating analytical models, tools, and forecasting methods to evaluate financial and non‑financial data, monitor trends, and anticipate future needs.
• Reviewing financial, operational, and strategic impacts of master plans, rate studies, impact fee studies, and other major planning efforts.
• Preparing quarterly and annual financial status reports, budget variance reports, and other management level analyses for leadership and the City Council.
• Providing financial training, technical assistance, and coaching to City staff; participating in cross‑training to support analytical functions.
• Assisting in the maintenance, improvement, and use of the City’s accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Participating in team meetings, project groups, task forces, and continuing education to support organizational effectiveness and professional development.
• Upholding high standards of professionalism, communication, and confidentiality while contributing to a positive, solution‑oriented work environment.
• Performing additional related duties as assigned.

• Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and foundational accounting and finance theory.
• Government financial management practices, analytical reporting, and project tracking using municipal accounting or ERP systems.
• Washington State BARS requirements, including Schedule 15 and SEFA (Schedule 16).
• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) municipal budgeting best practices.
• Program performance measurement methods used in municipal budgeting.
• Financial management principles, financial reporting standards, and municipal budget administration regulations.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Record‑keeping methods, time‑management techniques, mathematics, English composition, and grammar.
• Computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office and database applications.
• Safety and security standards,…