JOB
Title: Budget Analyst Department: City Manager’s Office Status: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt POSITION OVERVIEW This position is part of a moderate to advanced professional level support team responsible for organizational improvements and departmental enhancements including identifying, developing, deploying best management practices, enhancing managerial systems and providing executive level analysis all while aiding the Organization in its mission. This position will focus on financial aspects such as budget, financial monitoring of expenditures and various analysis to support financial decision making and may work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The employee in this position will be expected to progress through the City Manager’s Office (CMO) pipeline comprised of: Graduate Interns/Fellows, the Budget Analyst, a Management Analyst and the Assistant to the City Manager. Each position is a part of a progressive manager pipeline designed to develop employees with the proper skills, experience and managerial acumen to become department heads or Assistant/City Managers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provides specialized support to the CMO A2-Team (Assistant to the City Manager, Management Analyst, Intern/Fellows) in aspects involving budget, accounting, financial projections and management Assists in preparing the annual budget including narratives and fund summaries for stakeholders (i.e. the city council, management and the public) that compares departments' actual revenue and expenditures to the budgeted and estimated amounts Monitors and tracks operating/capital budgets for departmental reporting Assists in the budget process including analysis of budgets throughout the year; Compiles, reviews, and analyzes budget submissions and develop recommendations for revenue enhancement and maximum utilization of financial resources; Under the leadership of senior budget personnel, prepares a variety of budget related documents and financial statements for review Assists in developing, administering, and recording of the approved budget amendments for all funds and reviews and records intradepartmental budget transfers Works directly with Finance Department and City’s leadership team with analysis activities and works to provide recommendations to improve performance or reduce expenses Researches and analyzes major funds/areas of the City Annual Operating Budget and/or Capital Improvement Program Formulates trend projections; identify variances and other budget issues and concerns to make recommendations Assists with the development of the five-year financial plan, including revenue and expenditure forecasts and projected ending fund balance and future capital needs Prepares budget revenue forecast and reviews monthly revenue trends and their alignment with revenue related performance measures Provides regular budget data and financial reports to departments to enable them to make long and short-term business decisions based upon approved line items and organizational goals Consistently contributes to continuous improvement in the City's budget development process Maintains effective communication and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Maintains the ability to manage several deadlines that focus on varying aspects of the city, including those outside of the Finance department Maintains and furthers the City’s Transparency Star program with the Texas ComptrollerPerforms other duties as assigned This position, amongst others, has been assigned to a Hutto Hubs group, requiring active contribution and the building of leadership and collaboration skills; this position will serve on a Hub with a specific mission to ensure the organization is consistently moving in a positive direction EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in finance, business, public administration, or similar field preferred OR any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesMaster's degree in public administration preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of state and federal laws applicable to administrative and regulatory functions as they apply to municipalities Knowledge of fiscal management, budget preparation and controlsSkill in effective oral and written communication Ability to work accurately with numerical details and interpret financial data clearly Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and technical terminology Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies, vendors, employees, City management, and department headsAdvanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience with budgeting software is a plus PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position is primarily sedentary, requiring an individual to sit at a desk for long periods of time, working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. CORE VALUES? This position requires an individual to align with and maintain the standard as set by our organization’s Core Values: Integrity- Communicating honestly, being accountable, upholding moral principles, and supporting our organization’s values Collaboration- Showing teamwork is equally as cherished as individual achievements by celebrating positive outcomes together Consistency- Producing an accomplished standard of work in the workplace Servant leadership- Actively listening to exert a positive influence Mutual respect- Valuing opportunity, unique contributions, and each other Forward-thinking- Considering needs, listening to team members, and thinking innovatively DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The City of Hutto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.