Budget Analyst

Unclassified - Detroit, MI

Full-time

Detroit, MI

About the position

The Budget Analyst at Wayne Metro CAA is responsible for preparing and managing the agency's budgets, ensuring fiscal accuracy and compliance with regulations. This role involves monitoring allocations, making recommendations for budget adjustments, and collaborating with various departments to support financial decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage programmatic and overall agency budgets.
• Monitor department revenues and expenditures continuously.
• Review and make recommendations on department budgets and grant proposals.
• Track in-kind and match requirements per grant stipulations.
• Assist in developing multi-year forecast estimates for expenditures and revenues.
• Lead monthly cross-functional departmental meetings to review budget status and projections.
• Develop expenditure tracking tools for department staff.
• Engage in ongoing budget monitoring discussions with department staff.
• Make recommendations for budget adjustments and submit amendments to funders.
• Collaborate with accounting staff to prepare and submit financial reports required by funders.
• Investigate cost discrepancies within program budgets and prepare journal entries for adjustments.
• Provide technical assistance on cost analysis, fiscal projections, and alternative financing methods.
• Manage overhead costs in line with approved cost allocation methods.
• Compile and analyze accounting records to determine financial resources required for programming.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis to provide programmatic recommendations.
• Remain current on funder policies and regulations, including Federal Uniform Guidance.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards work, clients, and staff.
• Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro's policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or a minimum of five years of experience in a related field.
• Four or more years of professional experience in budgeting or accounting.
• Ability to maintain documentation of work including file maintenance and report development.
• Working knowledge of intermediate internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to provide services for individuals facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.