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NEOGOV · 13 hours ago

Senior Budget Analyst, Office of the Grand Connection (LTE)

Bellevue, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$107K/yr - $148K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Bellevue is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Budget Analyst to join the Office of the Grand Connection. This role involves providing financial management and oversight for an infrastructure project, collaborating with department heads to align financial goals with organizational objectives, and conducting comprehensive financial analyses to support the development of biennial budgets.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead all financial analysis with customer departments

Present before the City Council and the City Manager Team

Performs variance analyses of revenue and expenditures and provides projections

Lead analyses to weigh fiscal impact of various programs

Lead accounting-based research and analysis to provide definitive financial data and advice for use in administering specific programs and processes

Develop and implement performance management systems to track and measure the department’s performance against established goals and objects

Assist in the department’s planning, coordination, and administration of the City’s biennial budget process; validate/edit data within budget system to ensure financials align with business needs; ensure accuracy of personnel costs, M&O budget and creates crosswalks and explanation of budget variances

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and financial excellence using data-driven insights

Establish collaborative and cooperative relationships with departments in order to problem solve and assist with questions

Actively participate in the department’s continuous improvement and strategic plan initiatives

Maintain a positive outlook and growth mindset in one’s own development and work product

Other analyses and projects as required

Qualification

Public budgetingFinancial analysisMicrosoft ExcelData interpretationFinancial modeling toolsJDEHubble ReportingDAS ReportingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Considerable knowledge of public budgeting, accounting and finance

Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization and management

Knowledge of the organization and functions of the City government

Ability to research, analyze, and evaluated proposed programs and expenditures

Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing

Ability to work with large amounts of data, interpret financial records, detect errors, and prepare financial reports

Ability to work with financial modeling tools and provide technical assistance to management and less experienced employees

Ability to explain complex financial issues to non-technical and political audiences

Expertise with databases and spreadsheet programs; and ability to become an expertise in use of City's central financial information system

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business, finance, accounting, or public administration

Five or more years of professional related experience in budgeting or accounting

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Advanced skill level using Microsoft Excel preferably with experience in creating, maintaining, balancing, and reconciling complex spreadsheets

Experience working with large amounts of data

Demonstrated experience in preparing, coordinating, and tracking annual budget development in a complex environment

Preferred

Prior experience with JDE, Hubble Reporting and DAS Reporting preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Survivor Income

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)

An ORCA Card bus pass

On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options

Career development and training programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)