Budget & Management Analyst

Budget & Management Analyst

The Budget & Management Analyst is responsible for supporting the Town's financial and operational effectiveness. This role includes assisting in the budget development process, conducting cost-benefit, productivity, and management analyses, and reviewing operational issues. The position works under the supervision of the deputy finance director and works collaboratively with interdepartmental teams on grant monitoring, reporting, and other related management tasks. Physical Requirements This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Essential Functions

• Assist with reviewing and analyzing proposed budgeted expenditures, budget preparation, monitoring of budgets and expenditures, and maintaining related spreadsheets, records, and files.
• Support the annual update of the Capital Improvement Plan and the preparation of the Annual Operating Budget.
• Assess and analyze departmental budget requests; make funding recommendations based on objective methodologies and established policy criteria.
• Research, analyze, and prepare financial and budgetary reports and projects at the direction of the Deputy Finance Director / Budget Manager, Chief Financial Officer, and / or Town Manager.
• Participate in the administration, amendment, and execution of the adopted budget.
• Conduct special projects, including management and budget analysis; evaluating alternatives; recommending solutions; and ensuring follow-up to resolution.
• Provide staff support by analyzing information, developing recommendations, improving departmental financial understanding, and preparing financial reports.
• Recommend improvements in budget procedures and processes; assist in the development and implementation of training as needed for budgetary procedures and processes.
• Lead interdepartmental teams in developing and implementing spending plans to ensure proper and eligible use of grant funding.
• Work with departments to develop, monitor, and manage grant budgets to ensure compliance and proper use of funds.
• Gather and maintain documentation on the use of Town grant funds.
• Monitor subrecipients and beneficiaries for compliance with grant terms and conditions.
• Specific duties may vary, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Education and Experience

Experience : Minimum of one year of professional financial and administrative experience, including work in operating and capital budgeting, and knowledge of local government budgeting practices; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Education : Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field. One (1) year experience in budget preparation and management. One (1) year experience in local government. One (1) year experience using Tyler Technologies' Enterprise ERP / Munis or other enterprise-wide financial systems. One (1) year experience building financial reports and data visualizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Disclaimer CARRBORO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Carrboro considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their skills, dedication and service, to the diversity and excellence of our organization.