Senior Budget Analyst - Social Services (Hybrid)

About the position

Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health (CSS/BH) currently has a full-time Senior Budget Analyst position available in our Program Support service area. This position helps prepare the annual budget for CSS/BH. The Senior Budget Analyst is responsible for overseeing financial resources, allocation of funds, preparing budget reports, monitoring spending, and creating cost-benefits analyses for the department. Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to families within the community! If your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today!

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders in the preparation of Anoka County's annual budget.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with proposals received.
• Vet funding requests for merit and authenticity.
• Recommend level of funding appropriate for inclusion in the budget.
• Prepare complex budget reports, budget analysis, fund balance analysis, and debt service analysis.
• Assist in guiding the annual contract development process.
• Ensure adherence to the budgeted levels, contracted terms and maximums, and fund balance projections.
• Administer Anoka County's performance measurements and evaluate the impact of changes proposed through Federal and State mandates, laws, statutes, and accounting pronouncements.
• Forecast balance levels to designate reserves and project adequate tax levy during budget process.
• Explain budget and financial policies, procedures and concepts to leaders and finance team.
• Recommend budget plans and policies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or closely related field.
• Two years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience working with governmental budgets, contract development & administration, or a closely related field.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or higher in accounting, business, finance, or a closely related field.
• Three years or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience with governmental budgets (human services focus preferred), contract development & administration, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of county financial processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Salary: $74,214 to $89,065 annually ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.