City of Boulder, CO
Budget Analyst Senior
City of Boulder, CO, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
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Application Deadline:October 5, 2024
Compensation Details:Full Pay Range: 75,171.20 - 108,888.00Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the maximum of the range. This is a full-time salaried position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Benefit Eligibility Group:Non Union (30+ Hours)
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Job Description Summary:The Budget Analyst Senior provides professional level financial knowledge and skills including monitoring and analysis of the City of Boulder’s operating and capital budgets and outcomes and performance measures to support financial decision-making. This position provides direct departmental support to the Planning & Development Services Department and its leadership team while participating as a Central Budget team member. This includes functions such as preparing and developing the annual operating and capital budgets, monitoring and tracking budgets for financial reporting, analyzing department and citywide performance measures, providing review and assessment of current and future fiscal years to confirm data and trend accuracy, and conducting research for special projects. This position will be a subject matter expert regarding the assigned department's needs, and the conclusions and recommendations must be presented in an unbiased and professional manner. The position will also support citywide analysis, budget development, and other special project support as a key member of the Central Budget Office within the Finance Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fund management:
Act as steward of special revenue funds and governmental funds, maintain a high level of fund management integrity, responsible for all financial aspects of the funds, projects and monitors revenues, expenditures, and fund balances. Responsible for disclosing to city management and Council any changes to the annual appropriations. Establishes and maintains reserve policies.
Work strategically on behalf of the Director, and the department’s management team to plan, develop, and execute a financial operating plan for the Planning & Development Services Department making recommendations for an operating budget of approximately $16.6M and 98.0 FTEs.
Coordinate preparation of assigned annual budget, budget adjustments, capital improvement programs, and related proposals to city management. Conduct budget analysis, develop rate and fee studies and analysis. If funding is supported through grants, then conduct analysis and monitor grants to ensure compliance.
Calculate cost of service analyses and recommend appropriate user charges, fees and allocation basis; provide analysis for capital financing and debt issues and establish and administer asset replacement policies.
Coordinate the work of other staff members supporting these efforts, which includes the establishment of revenue operating policies and procedures and oversight of transaction and payroll processing.
Conduct research and analysis on policy issues, master plans, service levels, and productivity measures as requested:
cost/benefit analysis, system analysis, organizational analysis, administrative processes, and rate setting methodology and assessment. May perform and assist implementation.
In a team environment, support city and department budget development:
including analysis, projection and reporting. Support presentation of budget and performance measure data to key stakeholders, including city staff, City Council and community members. To do so, the person in this position must have exceptional problem solving and communication skills and take the needs of all parties involved into account. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
Listen to and support the evaluation and/or implementation of recommendations for each department's operating and capital needs.
Prepare information about funding options and budget constraints for Planning & Development Department and Finance Department staff to present to key advisory, staff, and legislative bodies, such as: assisting to identify potential budget overages and sources of available funding within departmental budgets.
Provide support, analysis, reporting, communication, presentation, budget and policy advice, and budget development to departments, as needed. Support and assistance may include: analyzing departmental budget trends, performing updates and entries into the financial system, developing reports to help provide financial insight to departmental, Central Budget, or executive staff.
Use a range of financial analysis tools and best practices used by local governments.
Support development of the Operating Budget and Six Year Capital Improvement Program documents.
Support innovative practices and solutions for improved strategic and transparent budgeting.
Communicate effectively and appropriately, including the communication of sensitive information, in internal city and public meetings.
Conduct financial and performance data analysis:
maintain city financial systems, including the integration with the city’s land management and permitting system, EnerGov. Evaluation of data includes skilled data collection, analysis and communication of results, and other supporting communication to customers of the Planning and Development Services Department and Central Budget Office. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
Prepare numerous complex spreadsheets; extensively use the city's financial software system; apply various data gathering and interpretation techniques.
Research comparative economic, financial and performance data from peer cities and organizations.
Author reports, agenda items, City Council study session material, minutes from such meetings, presentations, monthly financial reports, and other documents that will become public domain materials.
Evaluate policy questions from city decision makers, complying with necessary timelines, levels of effort, and approaches to analysis that are sensitive to the context of the policy question.
Support senior staff in the Central Budget Office and Planning & Development Services Department with the collection, analysis and communication of varied financial and management data and information.
Collaborate with other city staff in gathering financial and management information, including program objectives, costs, revenue sources, and performance measures.
Participate in EnerGov upgrade testing.
Serve on the EnerGov Ecosystem Advisory Committee.
Communicate technical and analytical information in a manner that is understandable and useful to decision makers and the public.
Communicate with exceptional written and verbal skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity, honesty and trust.
Knowledge of and ability, interest, and desire to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and city staff and to provide good customer service in-person and virtually.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to take initiative and assume responsibility, to interpret complex data to non-financial customers, to prioritize and resolve issues before they become problems, to pay close attention to detail, to coordinate tasks to completion, to provide quality control for responsiveness and customer satisfaction, to meet deadlines and to complete tasks while working under pressure.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience using analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of and expertise in using spreadsheets, word processing software, and financial database systems.
Knowledge of and previous professional experience in financial management, project management, research and analysis, writing and facilitating teams.
Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (ex. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data visualization software.
Knowledge of and experience using Workday, Tyler Munis, EnerGov, or another financial and budgeting enterprise system.
Knowledge of and municipal or local government experience including proficiency in municipal budgeting, financial policy best practices, and government financial systems.
Master’s Degree in related field.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Finance or related field; or equivalent of eight (8) years of experience may substitute for the education requirement only.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible budgetary, financial, or related experience, and professional experience in budget in a government setting.
SUPERVISION
Supervision Received: Budget Analyst PrincipalSupervision Exercised: Accounting Specialist
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Physical & Mental Effort:
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/or operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. Requires ability to lift, carry, operate a vehicle, walk and stand.
Work Environment:
Works in a variety of conditions, including hybrid and “hoteling” (i.e., shared reservable offices). May be required to attend evening meetings and weekend trainings, based on need.
Machines and Equipment Used:
Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computers, telephones, calculators and copy/fax machines.
Additional Job Description:Last updated: July 15, 2024
The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.
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Application Deadline:October 5, 2024
Compensation Details:Full Pay Range: 75,171.20 - 108,888.00Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the maximum of the range. This is a full-time salaried position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Benefit Eligibility Group:Non Union (30+ Hours)
Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the
Employee Benefit Eligibility
document to identify the benefits offered for this job.
Job Description Summary:The Budget Analyst Senior provides professional level financial knowledge and skills including monitoring and analysis of the City of Boulder’s operating and capital budgets and outcomes and performance measures to support financial decision-making. This position provides direct departmental support to the Planning & Development Services Department and its leadership team while participating as a Central Budget team member. This includes functions such as preparing and developing the annual operating and capital budgets, monitoring and tracking budgets for financial reporting, analyzing department and citywide performance measures, providing review and assessment of current and future fiscal years to confirm data and trend accuracy, and conducting research for special projects. This position will be a subject matter expert regarding the assigned department's needs, and the conclusions and recommendations must be presented in an unbiased and professional manner. The position will also support citywide analysis, budget development, and other special project support as a key member of the Central Budget Office within the Finance Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fund management:
Act as steward of special revenue funds and governmental funds, maintain a high level of fund management integrity, responsible for all financial aspects of the funds, projects and monitors revenues, expenditures, and fund balances. Responsible for disclosing to city management and Council any changes to the annual appropriations. Establishes and maintains reserve policies.
Work strategically on behalf of the Director, and the department’s management team to plan, develop, and execute a financial operating plan for the Planning & Development Services Department making recommendations for an operating budget of approximately $16.6M and 98.0 FTEs.
Coordinate preparation of assigned annual budget, budget adjustments, capital improvement programs, and related proposals to city management. Conduct budget analysis, develop rate and fee studies and analysis. If funding is supported through grants, then conduct analysis and monitor grants to ensure compliance.
Calculate cost of service analyses and recommend appropriate user charges, fees and allocation basis; provide analysis for capital financing and debt issues and establish and administer asset replacement policies.
Coordinate the work of other staff members supporting these efforts, which includes the establishment of revenue operating policies and procedures and oversight of transaction and payroll processing.
Conduct research and analysis on policy issues, master plans, service levels, and productivity measures as requested:
cost/benefit analysis, system analysis, organizational analysis, administrative processes, and rate setting methodology and assessment. May perform and assist implementation.
In a team environment, support city and department budget development:
including analysis, projection and reporting. Support presentation of budget and performance measure data to key stakeholders, including city staff, City Council and community members. To do so, the person in this position must have exceptional problem solving and communication skills and take the needs of all parties involved into account. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
Listen to and support the evaluation and/or implementation of recommendations for each department's operating and capital needs.
Prepare information about funding options and budget constraints for Planning & Development Department and Finance Department staff to present to key advisory, staff, and legislative bodies, such as: assisting to identify potential budget overages and sources of available funding within departmental budgets.
Provide support, analysis, reporting, communication, presentation, budget and policy advice, and budget development to departments, as needed. Support and assistance may include: analyzing departmental budget trends, performing updates and entries into the financial system, developing reports to help provide financial insight to departmental, Central Budget, or executive staff.
Use a range of financial analysis tools and best practices used by local governments.
Support development of the Operating Budget and Six Year Capital Improvement Program documents.
Support innovative practices and solutions for improved strategic and transparent budgeting.
Communicate effectively and appropriately, including the communication of sensitive information, in internal city and public meetings.
Conduct financial and performance data analysis:
maintain city financial systems, including the integration with the city’s land management and permitting system, EnerGov. Evaluation of data includes skilled data collection, analysis and communication of results, and other supporting communication to customers of the Planning and Development Services Department and Central Budget Office. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
Prepare numerous complex spreadsheets; extensively use the city's financial software system; apply various data gathering and interpretation techniques.
Research comparative economic, financial and performance data from peer cities and organizations.
Author reports, agenda items, City Council study session material, minutes from such meetings, presentations, monthly financial reports, and other documents that will become public domain materials.
Evaluate policy questions from city decision makers, complying with necessary timelines, levels of effort, and approaches to analysis that are sensitive to the context of the policy question.
Support senior staff in the Central Budget Office and Planning & Development Services Department with the collection, analysis and communication of varied financial and management data and information.
Collaborate with other city staff in gathering financial and management information, including program objectives, costs, revenue sources, and performance measures.
Participate in EnerGov upgrade testing.
Serve on the EnerGov Ecosystem Advisory Committee.
Communicate technical and analytical information in a manner that is understandable and useful to decision makers and the public.
Communicate with exceptional written and verbal skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity, honesty and trust.
Knowledge of and ability, interest, and desire to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and city staff and to provide good customer service in-person and virtually.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to take initiative and assume responsibility, to interpret complex data to non-financial customers, to prioritize and resolve issues before they become problems, to pay close attention to detail, to coordinate tasks to completion, to provide quality control for responsiveness and customer satisfaction, to meet deadlines and to complete tasks while working under pressure.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience using analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of and expertise in using spreadsheets, word processing software, and financial database systems.
Knowledge of and previous professional experience in financial management, project management, research and analysis, writing and facilitating teams.
Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (ex. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data visualization software.
Knowledge of and experience using Workday, Tyler Munis, EnerGov, or another financial and budgeting enterprise system.
Knowledge of and municipal or local government experience including proficiency in municipal budgeting, financial policy best practices, and government financial systems.
Master’s Degree in related field.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Finance or related field; or equivalent of eight (8) years of experience may substitute for the education requirement only.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible budgetary, financial, or related experience, and professional experience in budget in a government setting.
SUPERVISION
Supervision Received: Budget Analyst PrincipalSupervision Exercised: Accounting Specialist
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Physical & Mental Effort:
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/or operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. Requires ability to lift, carry, operate a vehicle, walk and stand.
Work Environment:
Works in a variety of conditions, including hybrid and “hoteling” (i.e., shared reservable offices). May be required to attend evening meetings and weekend trainings, based on need.
Machines and Equipment Used:
Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computers, telephones, calculators and copy/fax machines.
Additional Job Description:Last updated: July 15, 2024
The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.
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