Analyst (226 Days)

Job Description - Analyst (226 Days) (RTP20240708-066)DescriptionThe budget analyst’s main responsibility is to assist in the development, monitoring process, and maintenance of Dallas ISD’s $1.6B annual budget. This position requires a detail-oriented skill set to analyze and interpret financial results, data, and information and prepares monthly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports for management and the Board of Trustees. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to act as a liaison between various departments to ensure federal and state budget compliance.Responsible for developing and maintaining assigned organization budgets during budget development in the district budget online system and responsible for the budget maintenance process for assigned organization budgets in the financial ledger.Oversee the budgeting activities for assigned district organizations.Liaise with assigned district organizations in the development of their budgets and the maintenance of their budget.Ensure that the budgets of any areas assigned are accurate and reflect the financial targets of the district.Serve as a financial advisor to budget managers and budget contacts for assigned district organizations.Analyze the financial details of assigned organizations, programs, and/or assigned projects in order to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.Ensure that the District’s chart of accounts and budget are in compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.Create and manage monthly and periodic budget to actual result reports and financial analysis reports that include local, state, and federal compliance reporting.Provide direction and assistance to departmental organizations regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.Work with Human Capital Management and assist in the monthly position and salary monitoring process.Keep abreast of technical, legislative, state and federal laws, and accounting principles that affect district local and state funding and district policies and procedures.Maintain the budgeting online system for the purpose of budget development and maintenance processes.Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.Six years of experience in financial planning and budgeting (preferred), including experience in strategic financial planning, forecasts, budgets, and analysis using Oracle or other major enterprise software solutions. Advanced Excel skills required. Experience with MS Access and other databases is a plus.Demonstrated ability to prepare worksheets, financial models, and financial analysis reports with advanced Excel skills and familiarity with MS Windows and MS Office Professional.Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of an organization.Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and to analyze and interpret financial results, data, and information.Demonstrated ability to research and interpret state documentation to implement and communicate to district end-users.Demonstrated ability to be a critical thinker that can identify problems and provide solutions independently and collaboratively and able to prioritize time and manage multiple projects and tasks.

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