Budget​/Business Analyst

Job Overview

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Budget/Business Analyst in the Department of Management and Budget to develop and evaluate operating and capital budgets and operational methods and procedures of all City departments. The successful candidate will assist in the development, preparation, publication and monitoring of the annual operating and grants budget, capital improvement program, and capital maintenance and equipment replacement program.

They will also develop and analyze financial trend information and prepare related analytical reports for review.

• Assist in developing and implementing programs targeted at improving efficiency.
• Conduct requested research and surveys and present results.
• Research and advise on alternative solutions for business challenges, preparing management reports as necessary.
• Prepare cost/benefit analyses.
• Make formal presentations orally and in writing.
• Develop and analyze trend information and prepare related analytical reports for review.
• Participate in a variety of special projects and provide project management expertise and support.
• Prepare and supervise the disbursement of vendor payments (Police).
• Research and provide financial data on request.
• Assist with financial systems implementations and improvements, including any subsystems.
• Review current accounting procedures and recommend needed improvements.
• Reconcile and enter department expenditures.
• Prepare journal entries, budget transactions and account reconciliations.
• Participate in special projects, research and prepare management reports as needed.
• Review and edit work of staff, ensuring proper journal entries, financial reports to and questions about Federal, State and City accounting reports.

Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university with major course work in business management, public administration, accounting or related field. Three to five years related experience and/or training in the application of related principles and techniques, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills.
• Detailed knowledge of process re‑engineering.
• Proven technical ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an exempt position.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

• Paid leave, extended illness leave, funeral leave, military leave, holidays, mental health & well‑being leave, shared leave bank.
• Health insurance with multiple plan options: PPO 750, PPO/HRA 1500, PPO/HDHP‑HSA (Aetna Health Plan).
• Dental insurance and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, optional life insurance, long‑term disability insurance.
• Retirement plans: traditional defined benefit plan, hybrid program, 401(k) health savings plan, Deferred Compensation 457 Plan.
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity protection, pet insurance, etc.