Sr. Budget Analyst
Company: The City of Falls Church Virginia
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionSenior Budget Analyst (Finance Department)The
City of Falls Church Financial Services Division has an immediate
vacancy for a full time Senior Budget Analyst. This position will
advise upper management in the creation, development, analysis,
implementation, and adaptation of budgetary matters and financial
management policy. The position reports to the Deputy Director of
Finance.The City is an independent city six miles from the nation's
capital. It is small in area (2.2 square miles) and population
(about 16,000 people). The City is known for its urban village
community, quality customer service, nationally ranked school
system, environmental activism, and endless community
activities.Responsibilities
- Primarily responsible for the development of the City of Falls
Church's overall budget, including preparing necessary budget
worksheets for revenues and expenditures, gathering budget
information from departments and CIP numbers used to formulate the
respective budgets; verifies data received by departments; ensures
all pertinent data is received by department heads and is verified
for completeness and reasonableness.
- Examines all operating budget and capital requests and
recommends funding levels to the CFO; prepares initial draft of the
City budget with supporting data and summaries; participates in
budget meetings; compiles draft City budget for review by the CFO;
manages the complete budget cycle for both the operating and
capital budgets.
- Prepares and gives presentations in the areas of budgeting,
financial reporting, projections, forecasts, and analysis
- Prepares budget information for City Council meetings including
staff reports, PowerPoint presentations, budget memos, and any
other requests by the City Manager and the City Council.
- Participates in accounting procedures including the
reconciliation of transactions, the preparation of financial
reports and annual audit. Assists in the preparation of the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
- Conduct various surveys, research, data analysis, cost-benefit
analyses, and expenditure and revenue forecasting.
- Reviews actual revenues and expenditures against budget;
coordinates with departments for changes throughout the year and
prepare and provide recommendations for revisions to original
budget.
- Executes transactions within the integrated budget, accounting,
and purchasing system, which may include purchase requisitions,
contract payment vouchers, budget data entry, appropriation
revisions, and salary and budget imports.
- Performs other related duties as assigned including assisting
with the Finance Department's other functions such as payments to
vendors and employees.
- Assists in the creation and further development of the revenue
manual, budget preparation manual, budget policies and procedures
manual, and other documents as needed.
- Assists with projecting future financial needs and collaborates
with various other management personnel to prepare long-term
financial plans, and other budget and financial reports.
- Makes recommendations to improve the City's fiscal efficiency
based on interpretation and organization of financial
information.
- Develops, organizes, and maintains files, documents, and
materials relating to budgetary practices according to company's
policies.
- Attends and actively participates in committees, professional
groups, and seminars to stay current regarding new developments and
trends in budgeting and finance.
- Monitors changes in the local, state, and federal tax laws, and
actively monitors the local economy.Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, or related
field.
- At least five years of experience in budgeting and accounting,
preferably in the public sector.
- Certified Public Accountant preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or
related software.
- Thorough understanding of accounting and budgeting principles
and practices, statistical methodology, generally accepted
accounting principles, and generally accepted auditing
standards.
- Basic understanding of and ability to conduct cost-benefit
analysis.
- Skillfully performs detailed statistical analyses of budget
activities.
- Prepares and presents clear, concise administrative and
financial reports.
- Ability to work independently and complete work on
schedule.
- Interprets financial data contained in reports and
ledgers.
- Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships across
departments, with vendors and other stakeholders.HoursThis is a
full-time position with the opportunity to work partially from
home.Salary & BenefitsThe annual salary range is $80,000-$95,000,
depending on qualifications. The benefits package includes pension
plan, health insurance, dental insurance, deferred compensation
plan, flexible spending account, college savings plan, life and
long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick
leave, credit union membership, free parking, and more. City
uniforms are supplied for wear while on the job. See more details
on benefits here.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Falls Church
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.Reasonable
AccommodationDuring the selection process, applicants with
disabilities may request reasonable accommodation with the
agreement of the Human Resources Division. Requests should be
directed to the Human Resources Division. The City of Falls Church
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.All City
facilities are smoke free.
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