Budget Analyst II

Overview

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive financial planning and analysis for departments and funds that are moderate to complex in nature by evaluating and reviewing expenditure and revenue budgets, and making recommendations on spending levels to the appropriate budget categories. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the annual operating budget. Perform advanced financial and management analysis; analyze, monitor and estimate assigned revenue and expenditure accounts. Prepare financial and management reports, facilitate meetings with Departments to discuss their financial reports monthly.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial statements on fund / department expenditures and revenues monthly that are moderate to complex in nature; complete advanced analysis and research to explain report variances; provide budgetary coordination and assist with building consensus between City Departments
• Prepare proformas and forecast models
• Provide mentorship to Budget Analyst l's
• Assist in preparation of the annual proposed and adopted budget books; prepare presentations for meetings with the City Manager and Executive Leadership Team. Attend meetings with department representatives, department heads, Executive Leadership Team, City Manager, City Council when developing the annual budget
• Monitors and tracks performance measures and provides internal review and assessment of department measures to confirm data and trend accuracy, and the appropriateness of the methodology used in measurement creation and tracking
• Attend workshops, community input sessions, and public hearings on the budget
• Budget Analyst II is expected to be prepared to respond promptly and professionally to questions when asked by executives or the community
• Monitors budget to spending levels for assigned departments that are moderate to complex in nature; performs management analysis, research, and review of assigned funds / departments; prepares budgetary recommendations for the Budget Director, Assistant Director, and Budget Manager; administers professional service contracts and evaluates reports
• Provides managers with planning and control information by assembling and analyzing historical financial data; identifying trends; providing forecasts; explaining processes and techniques
• Prepares quarterly financial statements for funds / departments that are moderate to complex in nature in preparation for the quarterly budget presentation to City Council
• Assist with preparation of quarterly financial reports and presentations which are distributed to the Executive Leadership Team, the City Manager, City Council, and published for the public on our website
• Interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures for City staff as pertains to the Budget; distributes / communicates relevant information with assigned departments; supports and assists Director, Assistant Director, and Budget Manager in responding to inquiries; advise the City Departments on matters pertaining to funding and budgetary requirements
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements

Required

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below :

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.