Budget Analyst - Finance

$76,794 - $91,996/Yr

Jeffco Public Schools

Full-time - Mid Level

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Budget Analyst position at Jeffco Public Schools involves supporting district-wide financial planning, capital monitoring, and treasury activities. The role requires analyzing financial performance, preparing forecasts, and providing detailed financial reports to aid in decision-making. The analyst will work closely with various departments to ensure that capital project timelines align with budgetary needs, contributing to the overall financial health of the district.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex financial planning and analysis activities, including capital monitoring, planning, reporting, and recording districtwide financial and treasury information.
• Provide the Budget department with annual and multi-year capital planning/forecasting details and presentations.
• Perform continuous monitoring and reporting of capital expenditures and cash flow to ensure optimal financial performance.
• Collaborate closely with facilities and planning departments to correlate capital project timelines and strategies with cash and capital planning.
• Maintain a multi-year capital expenditure forecast for Cap Reserve, General Fund, and other building/capital related funds for the annual budget process.
• Prepare and present financial analysis and reports related to capital management and treasury activities.
• Perform and maintain monthly/quarterly cash flow analysis and capital reserve fund activities.
• Conduct quarterly actual investment reporting/analysis to be included in the Quarterly Financial Package.
• Analyze financial performance metrics and key performance indicators to support decision-making, including presentations to the Board of Education.
• Prepare the annual Mill Levy Certification for the appropriate County Assessor's Office.
• Hold regular meetings with key stakeholders regarding capital monitoring and planning to maintain accurate forecasts for cash draws and project budgets.
• Maintain and create appropriate accounting strings in the General Ledger related to Capital Assets and Projects.
• Track capital asset disposal and acquisition.
• Work with the Financial Planning Specialist and Construction Project Team to reconcile construction payments along with capital project expenses, encumbrances, and financial reporting.
• Act as a subject matter expert on District committees to help solve District issues and provide cost analysis and support.
• Assist citizen committees to provide information, collect data, and report on committee data needs.
• Support the annual audit for Capital Reserve Fund reconciliation.
• Backup Financial Specialist for maintaining District access and security with the bank.

Requirements

• 3 years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, and financial forecasting, preferably in a government/public sector employer.
• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $76,794 - $91,996 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.