Principal Budget Analyst

City Of Worcester - Worcester, MA

Full-time - Principal

Worcester, MA

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About the position

The Principal Budget Analyst will play a crucial role in the Budget Division of the City of Worcester's Office of Administration and Finance. This position is responsible for providing financial and operational analysis, ensuring compliance with city budgets, and preparing and presenting annual budgets in collaboration with departmental leaders. The role also involves evaluating and improving fiscal management practices and internal controls over expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and operational analysis and reporting for the City.
• Execute key internal control procedures over operating and capital expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with City budgets, policies, and ordinances.
• Prepare, analyze, and present the annual budgets in collaboration with City Departmental leaders.
• Provide analytical staff assistance to City Leadership.
• Evaluate and improve services related to budget preparation and fiscal controls.
• Perform assigned fiscal management and performance studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and four (4) years of experience.
• One (1) year of experience in public or private financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience with robust, high transaction volume financial systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience with financial analysis and reporting.
• Two (2) years of experience with municipal or public sector accounting.
• One (1) year of demonstrated knowledge of municipal finance and accounting principles.
• One (1) year of experience with government operations related to financial activities.
• Experience with the Workday Platform.