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City of Port St. Lucie · 1 week ago

Fiscal Analyst - Police Department

Port St Lucie, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer seeking a Fiscal Analyst for the Police Department. The role involves providing analytical and technical support for budget development, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring effective resource allocation aligned with public safety goals.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations

Assists in the development, coordination, and monitoring of the Police Department’s annual operating and capital improvement budgets, including revenue forecasting and long-range financial planning

Assists in the preparation of budget narratives, justifications, and supporting schedules for internal and external budget submittals

Coordinates with internal divisions to evaluate budget needs, performance metrics, and conduct cost-benefit and operational analyses

Tracks and analyzes police personnel allocations, salary projections, and workload impacts across divisions

Prepares and distributes recurring and ad-hoc fiscal and statistical reports for division heads, command staff, and city management; develops and maintains spreadsheets to monitor key financial indicators

Performs detailed budget vs. actual variance analysis onto spreadsheets using Munis

Monitors revenues and expenditures throughout the fiscal year to ensure compliance with approved budgets and applicable funding guidelines

Conducts periodic audits, reviews, and maintains accounting and project financial records in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations

Supports the Fiscal Management Division Director with special projects, strategic financial initiatives, operational cost studies, and the preparation of annual budget documents

Provides assistance to the Police Grants manager when necessary

Provides research and analysis of financial accounts and assists in responding to inquiries from auditors, Finance Department staff, and command personnel

Participates in multi-year forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling efforts

Attends budget and finance-related meetings at the direction of the Fiscal Management Division Director

Performs administrative support functions

Other duties as may be assigned

Qualification

Municipal budgetingFinancial analysisAccounting practicesERP systems (Munis)Microsoft ExcelFinancial forecastingOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field required

At least three (3) years of experience in municipal budgeting, accounting, or financial analysis; experience within a law enforcement agency or public sector strongly preferred

Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required, with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days from the date of hire

Working knowledge of municipal budget development processes and government accounting practices

Knowledge of City financial policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory guidelines

Familiarity with budgeting and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, i.e. Munis

Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and cost modeling skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, charts, and formulas) and Microsoft Word

Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to interpret and apply complex financial policies, procedures, and regulations

Ability to clearly communicate financial information to non-financial personnel in both written and verbal formats

Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally

Preferred

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Experience within a law enforcement agency or public sector strongly preferred