Management and Budget Analyst

Type

• Temporary

• Full-Time

• $39 per hour

• St. Augustine, FL 32084– Onsite

• Write, read, and speak English

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

We are seeking a highly analytical Management and Budget Analyst to support the county’s financial planning and budget development operations. This role is responsible for conducting financial analysis, developing budget strategies, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The Management and Budget Analyst will assist in preparing and managing the county budget, analyzing departmental and capital project funding, maintaining financial models, and supporting decision-making through data-driven insights. This position requires strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, or a related field
• Experience developing, analyzing, and managing budgets and financial forecasts
• Experience reviewing and preparing budget amendments, financial reports, and agenda items
• Experience working with financial modeling, forecasting tools, and data analysis systems
• Experience interpreting laws, regulations, and accounting principles (GAAP, IRS code, etc.)
• Experience supporting grant management, compliance, and reporting processes
• Experience assisting with procurement, contracts, and request for proposal (RFP) processes
• Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working in a municipal or government budgeting environment
• Experience with Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) and debt financing strategies
• Experience monitoring legislative impacts on financial operations
• Experience supporting payroll, personnel budgeting, or employee benefits analysis

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed
• Ability to perform tasks involving bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Ability to work in an office environment with occasional exposure to various work settings

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field

• TBD

• Monday through Friday; standard business hours with occasional extended hours during budget cycles or special projects

• Business professional or business casual

• TBD

Drug screening, background, and reference checks are performed if required. Valid identification and reliable transportation are required. We are an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Our employees are authorized to work in the United States.