BUDGET ANALYSIS OFFICER

City of Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach invites applications for the Budget Analysis Officer in the Department of Financial Management. This at-will management role reports to the Budget Management Bureau and focuses on fiscal health, citywide funds, and complex transactions.

The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with several years in public finance, budget oversight, and staff supervision, and will partner with Accounting and other departments to deliver accurate budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Three years of progressive finance experience such as collecting, compiling and analyzing financial, statistical and technical data.
• Three years of experience working effectively with senior management in the public sector.
• Two years of supervisory or managerial level experience in the related field.
• Desirable: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage central budget funds and review funds for anomalies and complex transactions.
• Lead in-depth analysis of key fund proformas and citywide reserves.
• Supervise Budget Management Bureau staff and mentor budget staff.
• Prepare and present budget analyses to City Council, commissions and committees.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Budget analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

The Department of Financial Management is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional for the position of Budget Analysis Officer.

Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint of $147,916.861 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.

THE COMMUNITY

Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best-value public college in the nation. Serving the K-12 student population, the Long Beach Unified School District consistently ranks among the Top 10 urban school districts in the country. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. Long Beach is the seventh largest city in California and has been referred to as the "most diverse city" in the country by USA Today. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country.

CITY GOVERNMENT

Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Clerk, and Director of Police Oversight. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under direction of a separately elected official, Board, or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments. The City is supported by a FY 2026 total budget of $3.7 billion with a General Fund budget of $772 million. More than 6,000 full- and part-time employees support municipal operations with the majority being represented by eleven recognized employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Financial Management, with 279 authorized permanent positions, oversees the City’s financial and fleet services operations (each constituting about half of the department’s employees) and serves as a financial adviser to the City Manager and City Council. The Department is organized into the following bureaus: Administration, City Controller/Accounting, Budget Management, Business Services, Commercial Services, Fleet Services, and City Treasurer. The Department’s mission is to help the City Manager, Mayor and City Council keep the City financially strong, and to provide high quality fleet operations. The Department has an informal/relaxed personable work environment, but one expecting high productivity, dedication with integrity, and the best interests of the City always in mind. The City’s Hybrid Work Program allows many Department employees, including this position, to work remotely.

THE POSITION

The Budget Analysis Officer is an at-will management position that reports to the Manager of the Budget Management Bureau. The Budget Management Bureau is a high-performing, engaging, and collaborative team environment. This position provides central management regarding the understanding of the fiscal health and status of funds, which includes the management of budgetary funds available focused on non-General Fund Citywide funds. This position facilitates the citywide review of funds for anomalies and the understanding of complex transactions, management and oversight of citywide reserves, internal designations, carryover appropriation and clean-up, and reserve policies for various funds. Additionally, this position leads in-depth analysis of key fund proformas including out-year projections evaluating revenue and expense trends.

As a core member of the Budget Management Bureau leadership team, the position will not only be responsible for day-today duties as assigned but is expected to be an active and engaged participant in robust and lively discussions regarding City issues and concerns, often providing insight and offering ideas for areas of improvement to processes, policies, and overall Citywide strategies as it relates to budget. This position will work closely with the Accounting Bureau in the Financial Management Department and with staff across all levels and functions throughout the City, including translating financial accounting reports into accurate budgetary information. This position will also be expected to manage a variety of projects and duties throughout the year in an extremely high-pressure environment with tight deadlines and often changing directions based on City circumstances. Finally, the position will not only indirectly and directly supervise Budget Management Bureau staff across various functions but will also provide consistent support to grow and develop the capabilities of budget staff.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving and interpersonal/communication skills to navigate through political and practical citywide issues and challenges, as well as be a self-starter with strong critical and analytical abilities. As part of the leadership team, the Officer will serve as a key resource to support budget staff and departments as they navigate various budget processes and special projects throughout the year. The ideal candidate will work to create a sense of trust, effective communication, and foster strong team dynamics through building strong employee morale.

• Works closely and routinely with Budget, Accounting, and departmental staff to understand and ensure available budgetary funds are understood and accounts/transactions are set up properly, including budgetary and non-budgetary revenue and expense transactions.
• Directly supervises budget staff assigned to the position, as well as provides guidance for other staff on relevant analysis and projects.
• Oversees highly complex special projects.
• Develops capabilities of budget staff.
• May assume primary responsibility for one or more department budgets.
• Works closely with City staff across all levels of the organization, including department and executive management.
• Develops and conducts trainings.
• Creates and makes presentations to City Council, commissions, and committees when appropriate.
• Leads review of Citywide personnel requisition requests that require Budget Management level review.
• Leads the fiscal impact analysis for negotiations with the City’s 12 labor bargaining units.
• Represents the Budget Manager and the Director of Financial Management at various public and interdepartmental meetings dealing with critical City issues and concerns.

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field (Proof of education is required at time of submission).

EXPERIENCE

• Three years of progressive finance experience such as collecting, compiling and analyzing financial, statistical and technical data, or equivalent analytical skills.
• Three years of experience working effectively with senior management in the public sector.
• Two years of supervisory or managerial level experience in the related field.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about