Budget Analyst

$72,960 - $80,640/Yr

City Of Littleton - Littleton, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Littleton, CO

About the position

The City of Littleton has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Budget Analyst. The Budget Analyst assists in all aspects of budget development, oversight, and monitoring of the city's annual budget. This role requires a strong understanding of government budgets, problem-solving skills, and excellent interpersonal communication skills. The ideal candidate will stay updated with the latest best practices, trends, and technology while demonstrating the ability to multitask under crucial deadlines. Recently, the City of Littleton implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning system (Workday) and is in the process of implementing a budget module for that system. The Budget Analyst will play a key role in assisting with the implementation of the new budget module and the associated tools needed for the system. The successful candidate will have governmental budgeting experience and a strong background in self-initiated customer service, which includes regular meetings with department heads to discuss their budgets and budgetary needs. This position reports directly to the Budget Manager. The City of Littleton is a vibrant community located south of Denver, consistently recognized as one of America's Best Small Cities and a top place to raise a family. The city offers a vibrant and historic downtown, a variety of shopping venues, restaurants, parks, and trails, making it an attractive place for residents and employees alike. The City of Littleton is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent, offering competitive pay and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists in the budget development process, including analysis of revenue and expenditures, ensuring details are accurate, consistent, and complete.
• Analyzes fiscal trends and develops financial projections.
• Monitors current-year budgets by fund, department, division, and cost center to maintain budget control; problem-solving on behalf of any department or division, and ad hoc reporting.
• Meets periodically with key personnel throughout the organization to assist, develop, and enhance budget monitoring at the department level.
• Responsible for maintaining budget records in the financial system.
• Creates budget-specific reports, spreadsheets, and financial statements.
• Prepares accurate and organized reports, presentation materials, and other documents intended to communicate the annual budget, interim budget reports, and other relevant information to City Council, city management, and the public.
• Prepares fund summaries for use in preparation of the city's annual budget.
• Prepares budget documents for review by management.
• Ensures fiscal integrity and management of adopted budgets and compliance with appropriations.
• Maintains awareness of developments in budgeting, forecasting, public administration, and public financial management.
• Prepares financial recommendations and suggestions for cost containment and/or revenue enhancement.
• Provides high-level assistance in the development of a capital improvement plan and ongoing analysis of capital improvement plans.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of key performance indicators.
• Conducts complex studies and surveys; collects information pertaining to operational and financial challenges; compiles and analyzes information, develops and evaluates options, prepares and presents recommendations for review by leadership.
• Attends and engages in public council meetings and study sessions as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience in government or non-profit budgeting including budget analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge and understanding of theories, principles, and best practices of government budgeting and accounting, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as federal, state, and department regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of financial analysis in the public sector.
• Knowledge of Colorado local government budget law.
• Financial/budget expertise, statistical analysis skills, and policy analysis experience.
• Expertise with methods for use in financial or economic research for the purpose of revenue forecasting.
• Expert report writing and presentation using a variety of media or verbal communication.
• Ability to train others in budgeting, the budget process, budget development process, financial tracking and forecasting methods, and the use of budget-related software applications and systems.
• Ability to analyze data and situations, independently develop, effectively present and propose, and successfully implement solutions and alternatives.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with particular emphasis on experience/ability with Microsoft Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of governmental budgetary experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $72,960 - $80,640 per year.
• Hybrid work schedule with options for teleworking and in-person office work.
• Outstanding benefits and perks as outlined in the 2024 Benefit Guide.