City of Hutto
Budget Analyst
City of Hutto, Hutto, Texas, United States, 78634
Salary:
$57,000.00 Annually
Location :
Hutto, TX
Job Type:
Full Time
Department:
City Manager's Office
Opening Date:
10/10/2024
Closing Date:
10/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:
Exempt
Position Overview
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.
Responsible for reviewing and evaluating the City's budgetary operations. Assists Finance in the preparation and the presentation of the annual budget. Monitors department expenditures and assists departments with budgetary analysis and tracking. Works on city dashboards for managerial decision making. Assists in public facing metrics and reports to enhance transparency. Prepares financial reports for directors, management, and external auditors. This position may serve in a lead role performing tasks related to budget and financial duties for the City Manager's office.
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 DUTIESProvides specialized support to the CMO A2-Team (Assistant to the City Manager, Management Analyst, Intern/Fellows) in aspects involving budget, accounting, financial projections and the like.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/grants/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 Council 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 associated with cost allocation studies and other financial analysis. presentations to provide recommendations and suggestions 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 communications and good working relationships with all internal and external interfaces.Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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 and budget preparation and controls.•Skill in effective oral and written communication.•Ability to work accurately with numerical detail; perform accounting procedures in an orderly manner; analyze, present, and interpret accounting 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 heads.
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.
Benefits:
If you are interested in the benefits we have in the City of Hutto, please follow the link :
At the City of Hutto we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. We offer free medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability for employees, and the ability to purchase plans for family members. The City of Hutto also provides:
2:1 Retirement contributions at 7% to Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)14-Paid HolidaysBilingual and Misceallenous Certification Pay3 Weeks Paid Vacation Per YearEducation Reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal yearPaid Sick leavePaid Parental leaveRemote WorkEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Flex & Compensatory Time
$57,000.00 Annually
Location :
Hutto, TX
Job Type:
Full Time
Department:
City Manager's Office
Opening Date:
10/10/2024
Closing Date:
10/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:
Exempt
Position Overview
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.
Responsible for reviewing and evaluating the City's budgetary operations. Assists Finance in the preparation and the presentation of the annual budget. Monitors department expenditures and assists departments with budgetary analysis and tracking. Works on city dashboards for managerial decision making. Assists in public facing metrics and reports to enhance transparency. Prepares financial reports for directors, management, and external auditors. This position may serve in a lead role performing tasks related to budget and financial duties for the City Manager's office.
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 DUTIESProvides specialized support to the CMO A2-Team (Assistant to the City Manager, Management Analyst, Intern/Fellows) in aspects involving budget, accounting, financial projections and the like.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/grants/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 Council 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 associated with cost allocation studies and other financial analysis. presentations to provide recommendations and suggestions 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 communications and good working relationships with all internal and external interfaces.Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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 and budget preparation and controls.•Skill in effective oral and written communication.•Ability to work accurately with numerical detail; perform accounting procedures in an orderly manner; analyze, present, and interpret accounting 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 heads.
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.
Benefits:
If you are interested in the benefits we have in the City of Hutto, please follow the link :
At the City of Hutto we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. We offer free medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability for employees, and the ability to purchase plans for family members. The City of Hutto also provides:
2:1 Retirement contributions at 7% to Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)14-Paid HolidaysBilingual and Misceallenous Certification Pay3 Weeks Paid Vacation Per YearEducation Reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal yearPaid Sick leavePaid Parental leaveRemote WorkEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Flex & Compensatory Time