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Arapahoe County · 4 hours ago

Budget Analyst II (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Littleton, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Arapahoe County is dedicated to serving its communities and is currently seeking a Budget Analyst II. This role involves managing the County's annual budget, providing financial analysis, and assisting departments with budget-related activities while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and practices.

Government

Responsibilities

Monitors and tracks departmental and elected office budgets and budget submissions and assists departments and elected offices with the interpretation, monitoring, and management of respective budgets

Provides comprehensive assistance and guidance to departments and elected offices on their budget, budget submission, the budget process, and any other areas of financial or budgetary analysis to include the development and tracking of performance and workload measure

Conducts detailed and complex analysis and evaluations of budget trends and performance to include the completion of quarterly budget reviews and projections and for projection input into the annual budget. Work products will frequently include both financial and narrative information

Completes financial projects, analyses, and studies as directed, working closely with the Budget Manager, other Budget Division Staff, and independently, and prepares detailed reports outlining the data, findings, and conclusions to be presented to other staff members, department directors, or elected officials

Enters, verifies, and maintains data within the budget and financial software systems and additional spreadsheets as well as creates and modifies custom reports from budget and financial software to assist in the development of Budget Division reports, publications, and analyses. Assists in the implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of financial and budget software applications and seeks ways to improve data and data processing and analysis

Prepares and evaluates Board of County Commissioner study session and public hearing summary reports. Prepares draft budget resolutions for the Board of County Commissioner's consideration in regard to appropriation requests, budgetary operating transfers, authorized staffing levels, and the certification of tax levies. Presents Budget Division information and materials at Board of County Commissioner study sessions and public hearings. Assists in the completion of mandatory State reports to include the certification of tax levies along with others

Conducts detailed financial feasibility analyses of departmental/elected office existing or proposed new programs or services, provides detailed findings and recommendations, and presents findings to the Budget Manager, Finance Director, or other County personnel and officials

Presents complex financial and budgetary topics orally, in writing, and via electronic presentation to Budget Division or Finance Department staff, staff in other departments or elected offices, elected officials and department directors, and/or others

Maintains awareness of legislation, resolutions, and news items that affect County finances and budgeting activities as well as developments in the fields of budgeting, forecasting, public administration, and public financial management. Attends and updates the Budget Division staff on Board of County Commissioner study sessions and public hearings to include an interpretation or nalysis of relevant budgetary and financial issues

Qualification

Budgeting practicesFinancial analysisFinancial forecastingGovernment budgetingSpreadsheet softwareAccountabilityInclusivityAccessibilityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsIntegrity

Required

Working knowledge of public administration and of governmental budgeting practices, taxation, and budgeting law as it applies to local government

Working knowledge of financial forecasting, analysis of trends, and projection methodology

Working knowledge of budgetary appropriations and internal financial controls

Working knowledge of and ability to operate personal computers, peripherals, and their applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and financial account and purchasing applications and software

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects, work under deadlines, and attend and actively participate in meetings with limited direct supervision

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, supervisors, vendors, and other employees

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field

At least 3 years of relevant experience in finance, budgeting, or a closely related field with proven experience in budgeting practices, basic accounting, forecasting, spreadsheets, and financial and word processing software required

Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered

Accountability

Accessibility

Inclusivity

Integrity