Budget Analyst II - Public Utilities

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long‑term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND R ELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Performs advanced professional budget, financial, and management analysis work in support of Public Utilities operations, capital programs, and enterprise funds. The position is responsible for developing, monitoring, and analyzing operating and capital budgets; preparing financial forecasts; conducting complex financial analyses; and providing recommendations to management regarding budgetary and financial matters. Serves as a financial resource to utility divisions and works independently on budget development, rate‑related analyses, capital improvement program funding, and strategic financial initiatives.

The position may provide guidance and training to junior staff and assists management in ensuring fiscal accountability, operational efficiency, and long‑term financial sustainability of utility operations.

• Develop, coordinate, and monitor annual operating and capital budgets for Public Utilities divisions and programs; negotiate budget submissions with Division Directors and Department Heads.
• Analyze budget requests and make recommendations regarding funding priorities, resource allocation, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, and encumbrances to ensure compliance with approved budgets and financial policies.
• Prepare budget amendments, transfers, and financial reports for management, executive leadership, and governing boards.
• Conduct complex financial analyses, including trend analysis, cost allocation, revenue projections, expenditure forecasting, monthly and quarterly financial reports, executive summaries, budget summaries, salary, and related benefits spreadsheets; upload, download, and run reports to verify data and balances; prepare quarterly and year‑end reports.
• Develop and maintain multi‑year financial forecasts and long‑range financial plans for utility operations and capital programs.
• Analyze utility revenues, rates, fees, customer growth, and demand trends to support rate studies and financial planning efforts.
• Assist with evaluating funding strategies for capital improvement projects, including debt financing, grants, impact fees, and operating revenues.
• Monitor Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets and funding sources to ensure adequate project funding and compliance with financial requirements.
• Review procurement requests, contracts, change orders and executive summaries to verify budget availability and funding eligibility.
• Prepare and present financial reports, budget analyses, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Participate in annual audits and assist with preparation of budget and financial documentation.
• Develop financial models and performance measures to support management decision‑making.
• Research, interpret, and apply governmental accounting standards, financial regulations, and budget policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting systems, and budget controls; develop recommendations for changes in County policies and procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and training to departmental staff regarding budget and financial procedures; respond to questions, complaints and requests for information; and correspond with local businesses, regulatory agencies, County Departments, attorneys, customers, and other parties regarding assigned programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ordinances, rules and agreements; inform Director of Florida statutory items which may impact programs and services.
• Maintain automated and manual files for assigned programs, including databases, spreadsheets, correspondence, regulatory references, and financial records.
• Warrant inventory reporting; submit acquisition and disposal forms; and oversee disposal of hard asset items such as computers, monitors, printers and file cabinets.
• Prepare Gov/Max (software)…