City Of Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi, TX
posted 3 months ago
The Budget Analyst II plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the City's annual budget. This position involves detailed analysis of financial activities and the management of specific fiscal accounts. The Analyst is responsible for assembling extensive financial and administrative reports and coordinating consistent meetings with departmental personnel, including budget teams and senior leaders. A key duty is to facilitate clear and concise communication with department heads. In this role, the Budget Analyst will process fund transfers and human resource requests for various departments, ensuring that all requests are reviewed, monitored, analyzed, and processed efficiently. The Analyst will also complete special projects as assigned, working closely with departments to guide them in understanding their budget, reports, and the overall budget process. Monthly financial statements on fund and department expenditures and revenues will be prepared, along with analyses and research to explain report variances. This position will provide budgetary coordination and assist in building consensus between City Departments. The Budget Analyst II will assist in the preparation of the annual proposed and adopted budget books and will prepare presentations for meetings with the City Manager and Executive Leadership Team. Attendance at meetings with department representatives, department heads, the Executive Leadership Team, City Manager, and City Council is expected during the development of the annual budget. The Analyst will also attend workshops, community input sessions, and public hearings on the budget, being prepared to respond promptly and professionally to questions from executives. Additionally, the Analyst will complete financial analysis of department expenditures and revenues, perform management analysis, and review assigned funds and departments. Budgetary recommendations will be prepared for the Budget Director and Assistant Director, and the Analyst will administer professional service contracts and evaluate reports. Quarterly financial statements for funds and departments will be prepared in preparation for the quarterly budget presentation to City Council, along with quarterly financial reports and presentations distributed to the Executive Leadership Team, City Manager, City Council, and published for the public on the City’s website. The Analyst will interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for City staff as they pertain to the budget, distribute relevant information with assigned departments, and support the Director and Assistant Director in responding to inquiries. The Analyst may also be asked to perform other duties as assigned.