Senior Budget and Financial Analyst

Are you passionate about public finance? Join our dedicated team and take the lead in developing the City’s biennial budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and long-term financial forecast.

This position performs complex, journey-level work in the coordination, development, and implementation of the City’s biennial operating budget, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and long-range financial forecast. Prepares revenue and expenditure projections, develops budget amendments as needed, and provides analysis and recommendations on financial policies. Works closely with departments to monitor budget performance, ensure alignment with fiscal goals, and identify opportunities for operational or financial improvement.

Provides training and guidance to City staff on budget processes and tools. Supports the maintenance and accuracy of CIP data, including project timelines and funding allocations. Tracks and analyzes State legislation that may impact City finances. This is a journey-level classification requiring the ability to perform a full range of duties with minimal supervision and to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines and procedures.

• Impactful Work:
  Offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial health and operational efficiency of our local city government.
• Professional Growth:
  Access to continuous learning opportunities and career advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, retirement plans, and generous paid time off (vacation and sick).
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work with a dedicated and supportive team passionate about public service.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Hybrid work schedules and a commitment to your well‑being; 14 paid holidays plus a floating holiday.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Leads and supports the coordination of the City’s biennial operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), ensuring consistency with organizational goals and financial policies.
• Prepares key documents, including the budget document, quarterly reports, and six-year CIP publications.
• Coordinates mid-biennial budget reviews, budget amendments, and the annual carryover process.
• Works collaboratively with departments to support budget proposal development, analyze line-item and program submissions, and provide recommendations regarding cost allocations and funding strategies.
• Delivers training and technical assistance to departments on budget procedures, policies, and financial systems.

• Monitors and analyzes departmental budgets and overall fiscal performance throughout the year.
• Tracks and forecasts major revenue sources, including property tax, sales tax, real estate excise tax, and state-shared revenues, as well as fees for development, utilities, and recreation.
• Identifies and advises on budget variances, revenue shortfalls, or funding issues; recommends corrective actions or alternative solutions.
• Prepares and distributes internal financial reports for departments and City Council, including monthly, quarterly, and annual summaries.
• Develops and maintains models for budget tracking, financial monitoring, and reporting; designs queries, spreadsheets, and macros for data analysis.

• Conducts complex financial and policy analyses, including cost-of-service studies, rate analyses, asset maintenance funding plans, and long-range financial forecasting.
• Develops and updates the City’s financial sustainability model to support long-term planning and decision-making.
• Supports internal service fund management, including reconciliation of fleet-related costs and contributions, and the development of replacement planning…