Budget Analyst I or II Details

Budget Analyst I or II

City of Anaheim, CA - City of Anaheim, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Description

Salary Range Budget Analyst I $64,931.00 - $89,280.00 Annually
Budget Analyst II $78,924.00 - $108,521.00 Annually
The City of Anaheim Finance Department seeks a dynamic, results-oriented Budget Analyst I or II, to perform a variety of professional level duties and responsibilities involved in the development, evaluation, and review of City budgets. The Budget Analyst is responsible for coordinating budget development activities with assigned City departments and staff; performs a variety of professional, analytical, financial, management, and/or other administrative analyses-duties in providing responsible staff support; prepares PowerPoint presentations and disseminates information through attendance and participation in community and commission meetings and City Council workshops and meetings; conducts various studies including operational audits and productivity studies; reviews, analyzes and forecasts citywide General Fund revenues including Transient Occupancy Taxes, Sales and Use Taxes, Property Taxes and other miscellaneous revenues; and carries out research and analysis in a variety of areas including financial planning, financial operations, and operations of different work processes. The City reserves the right to determine the qualification of the candidate as either a Budget Analyst I or II.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Budget Analyst I is the entry level class in the Budget Analyst series. This class is distinguished from the Budget Analyst II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Advancement to the "II" level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the full range of assigned duties, and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.

The Budget Analyst II is the full journey level class within the Budget Analyst series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Budget Analyst I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the "I" level, or when filled from the outside, require prior work experience. Advancement to the "II" level is based on management judgment and/or certification or testing that validates the performance of the full range of job duties.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Coordinate and participate in the work of other staff and teams involved in developing, preparing, and monitoring operating and capital budgets for assigned departments.
Develop and review budget proposals for assigned departments and make recommendations to upper level management staff.
Identify, review, and present recommendations to City management regarding alternative funding and service level recommendations.
Identify and resolve budgetary and financial issues and problems; provide timely, accurate, and informative financial analysis; perform financial analysis and financial forecasting as assigned; review and evaluate cost benefit proposals; make recommendations for improvements.
Participate in the production of financial and budget reports for Citywide and department use.
Participate in the development, review and publishing of budget documents; develop, prepare, and disseminate the City's proposed and adopted budget documents.
Monitor assigned Department's operating and capital budgets to ensure expenditures are appropriately accounted for and activity does not exceed authorized spending limits; ensure expenditures comply with all appropriate financial guidelines as well as department and City policies and procedures; notify executive managers of potential issues, recommend remedies, and prepare appropriate documentation for budget adjustments as necessary.
Oversee the maintenance and input of employee salary and benefit data in the Performance Budgeting system and validate resulting labor budgets.

Maintain assigned budget and financial databases and systems; problem solve and troubleshoot technical and functional issues related to the City's budget and financial systems.
Conduct productivity and efficiency audits of selected City operations; collect, monitor and analyze data for productivity studies; conduct interviews and field site visits; recommend improvements in work methods, work flow, and organizational structure; participate in and direct meetings with key management staff. Provide staff assistance to management staff; participate in special projects as assigned; participate in and provide staff support to a variety of committees and groups; prepare and present staff reports, presentations, and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of municipal budgeting, public administration, and related fields; incorporate new developments as appropriate.
May direct the work of support staff on a project or day-to-day basis.
Provide training and technical support to assigned departments regarding operational policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Candidates must have at least one year (Budget Analyst I) or at least two years (Budget Analyst II) of experience in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and/or in the areas of financial, administrative, and management analysis including the conduct of budget analyses, operational audits, and management studies supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Candidates must possess knowledge of budget development, monitoring, and reporting principles and practices; general accounting principles and practices; financial analysis and modeling methods and tools; principles and practices of revenue forecasting; automated financial systems; principles of general auditing; principles and practices of public administration; organization and operation of municipal government; organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs; principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis; techniques and formulae for administrative, financial, and comparative analyses; principles and practices of statistical analysis and research; principles of program performance measurement; modern methods and practices of productivity improvement; principles and practices of training; principles of project design; methods and techniques of effective technical, administrative, and financial record keeping, report preparation, and presentation; principles of business letter writing; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to participate in the development and monitoring of departmental, divisional, and program/project operating and capital project budgets, costs, and schedules; perform the full range of professional analytical, programmatic, and administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative; coordinate and participate in the work of interdisciplinary intra-departmental teams involved in developing and monitoring budgets; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; collect, evaluate, and interpret varied information and data; formulate, plan, and execute routine financial and budgetary analyses and studies; perform financial analysis and modeling; prepare clear and concise technical, administrative, and financial reports; prepare clear, accurate, and concise tables, schedules, summaries, and other materials in statistical and narrative form; establish and maintain various data collection, record keeping, tracking, filing, and reporting systems; analyze and synthesize information in a concise manner and make recommendations on strategies to resolve issues; understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; properly interpret, ensure compliance with, and make recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies; work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies; respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility; organize and prioritize timelines and project schedules in an effective and timely manner; operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages; exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Tuesday , August 23, 2022 at 5:00PM . Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer