NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Budget & Grants Administrator (HSD)
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$117K/yr - $144K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. As a Budget & Grants Administrator, you will manage a diverse portfolio of funding sources and collaborate with colleagues to ensure vital human services have the financial foundation they need to succeed.
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Responsibilities
Providing technical assistance and guidance to program managers and staff on budget preparation, financial planning, and compliance with grant requirements, offering expert advice to improve financial planning and spending
Supporting strategic financial planning and funding efforts by analyzing financial data to identify trends and provide recommendations for resource allocation for capital projects and helping share long-term goal development and community initiatives
Helping manage and oversee the department's budget by tracking expenditures, monitoring financial reports and ensuring compliance with fiscal policies and regulations
Monitoring grant funds and budget to ensure appropriate allocation, timely disbursement, and compliance with funding guidelines, while working closely with program managers to track spending and adjust as necessary
Collaborating with external funding agencies and partners, ensuring timely submissions of reports and effectively communicating financial needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, or a related field
Four years of professional accounting experience, one year of which must have involved the preparation of financial or accounting reports
Extensive experience managing budgets, financial reporting, and analysis, particularly in the context of public sector or community development projects
Solid understanding of the full lifecycle of compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Precise in handling budgets and financial documents and should demonstrate the ability to review complex financial data thoroughly to ensure accuracy and compliance
Clearly communicate financial information to both internal teams and external stakeholders
Able to address funding components, compliance issues, or financial reconciliation, and are adept at finding solutions to financial or administrative challenges
Strong organizational and project management skills to track timelines and progress effectively
Strong proficiency in Excel and data management tools
Capable of creating dashboards, data visualizations, and other analytical tools to support financial decision-making
Ability to run financial predictions, conduct scenario planning, and model different spending scenarios which is critical for strategic budget planning and resource allocation
Preferred
Government accounting experience desired
Experience with scripting (e.g., VBA, Python, SQL) to automate processes and enhance data analysis
Benefits
15 paid holidays
Vacation- 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
Retirement- CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and % @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
Health- The City of Oakland pays for the cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
Dental- The City of Oakland pays for Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Vision- The City of Oakland pays for VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Sick leave- Employees accrue 12 days per year
Deferred Compensation- 457 (b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401 (k) plan
Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Training, & Telecommuting
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
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