Budget Analyst II - Public Utilities

Job Summary

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 RELEVANT 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.

• Develops, coordinates, and monitors annual operating and capital budgets for Public Utilities divisions and programs; negotiates budget submissions with Division Directors and Department Heads.
• Analyzes budget requests and makes recommendations regarding funding priorities, resource allocation, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitors revenues, expenditures, and encumbrances to ensure compliance with approved budgets and financial policies.
• Prepares budget amendments, transfers, and financial reports for management, executive leadership, and governing boards.
• Conducts 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; uploads information; downloads information; and runs reports to verify data and balances; prepares quarterly and year end reports.
• Develops and maintains multi-year financial forecasts and long-range financial plans for utility operations and capital programs.
• Analyzes utility revenues, rates, fees, customer growth, and demand trends to support rate studies and financial planning efforts.
• Assists with evaluating funding strategies for capital improvement projects, including debt financing, grants, impact fees, and operating revenues.
• Monitors Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets and funding sources to ensure adequate project funding and compliances with financial requirements.
• Reviews procurement requests, contracts, change orders and executive summary to verify budget availability and funding eligibility.
• Prepares and presents financial reports, budget analyses, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Participates in annual audits and assists with preparation of budget and financial documentation.
• Develops financial models and performance measures to support management decision-making.
• Researches, interprets, and applies governmental accounting standards, financial regulations, and budget policies.
• Identifies opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting systems, and budget controls; develops recommendations for changes in County policies and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance and training to departmental staff regarding budget and financial procedures; responds to questions, complaints and requests for information; and corresponds with local businesses, regulatory agencies, County Departments, attorneys, customers, and other parties regarding assigned programs.
• Ensures compliance with applicable ordinances, rules and agreements; informs Director of Florida statutory items which may impact programs and services.
• Maintains automated and manual files for assigned programs, including databases, spreadsheets, correspondence, regulatory references, and financial records.
• Responsible for inventory reporting; submits acquisition and…