Budget Analyst

South Florida Regional Transportation Authority; Pompano Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 66.000 - 107.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) is seeking a qualified Budget Analyst to support the Finance Department in developing budgets, performing financial analyses, monitoring expenditures, and coordinating grant reimbursements. This role reports to the Budget and Grants Manager and focuses on safeguarding public funds through rigorous financial stewardship.

Responsibilities include budget development for operating and capital programs, variance analysis, and coordination with

Formación

• Budgeting and public-sector financial administration knowledge.
• Experience with operating and capital budgets, forecasting, and grant-reimbursed funding.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Responsabilidades

• Budget development, adjustments, and related financial changes for operating and capital programs.
• Prepare budget-to-actual analyses, forecasts, and variance explanations; monitor expenditures and funding.
• Review financial records for accuracy, coding, and budget compliance; reconcile reports.
• Coordinate grant reimbursement documentation and follow-up; support eligibility discussions without final determinations.
• Help establish project budgets and monitor expenditures through lifecycle; assist with financial closeout.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for management, grants, audits, and external reviews.
• Assist directors and managers with budgets; communicate status and represent Finance in meetings.
• Maintain budget workbooks and ERP records; identify process improvements and ensure policy compliance.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Conocimientos

Budgeting

Public finance

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Herramientas

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Financial reporting software

Descripción del empleo

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), operator of Tri-Rail commuter rail service, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Budget Analyst within its Finance Department. This position supports SFRTA's mission of delivering safe, reliable, and efficient regional transportation and its vision of improving mobility and quality of life throughout South Florida through responsible financial planning, analysis, and stewardship of public resources.

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Position Overview

• Posting #: 2027-00004
• Closing Date: December 4, 2026
• Job Title: Budget Analyst
• Reports To: Budget and Grants Manager
• Department: Finance
• Supervisory: No
• Starting Salary Range: $66,173.51 - $76,273.68
• Pay Grade: 77
• Position Salary Range: $66,173.51 - $106,574.20
• EEO Category: Advanced Professional
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• FLSA Exemption: Administrative
• Telework Eligible: No
• Emergency Critical: No
• Essential Position: No
• Veteran’s Preference: Eligible
• Location: Pompano Beach, FL
• Work Schedule: 40 hours M-F; 8 am – 5 pm

Summary

Under the direction of the Budget and Grants Manager, the Budget Analyst supports SFRTA’s operating and capital programs through budget development, financial analysis, budget monitoring, and grant reimbursement coordination. The position provides accurate financial information and guidance to departments and project managers to support sound decisions and stewardship of public funds.

Essential Functions

• Budget Development & Adjustments: Assist with operating and capital budgets, departmental requests, budget amendments, revisions, and related financial adjustments.
• Financial Analysis & Monitoring: Prepare budget-to-actual analyses, forecasts, and variance explanations; monitor expenditures, budget accounts, and available funding.
• Financial Review & Reconciliation: Review financial records for accuracy, allowable costs, proper account coding, and budgetary compliance; reconcile information across reports, spreadsheets, and financial systems.
• Grant Reimbursement Support: Coordinate documentation, submissions, and follow-up; review agreements and funding requirements to identify discrepancies and documentation gaps. Support reimbursement activities without assuming responsibility for final grant-eligibility or compliance determinations.
• Project Budget Support: Help establish project budgets, monitor expenditures and funding throughout the project lifecycle, and assist with financial closeout.
• Reporting & Audit Support: Prepare financial analyses, reports, schedules, and documentation for management, grant reporting, monitoring, internal and external reviews, and audits.
• Departmental Support & Communication: Assist directors, managers, and project managers with budgets and interpretation of financial information; communicate budget status and represent Finance in meetings as assigned.
• Financial Administration & Improvement: Maintain budget workbooks, schedules, and ERP records; research funding requirements, OMB guidance, and financial policies; identify process improvements and follow applicable policies, controls, laws, regulations, and funding requirements.
• Additional Assignments: Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Technology

• Budgeting & Public Finance: Knowledge of operating and capital budgeting, forecasting, fiscal control, government budgeting, public-sector financial administration, and stewardship of public funds.
• Accounting & Funding Requirements: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, grant reimbursement processes, funding documentation, OMB guidance, project financial monitoring, and related audit requirements.
• Excel & Financial Systems: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for formulas, analysis, reconciliation, financial modeling, and reporting; experience with automated accounting, budgeting, and ERP systems and budget-management, grant-tracking, or financial-reporting applications.
• Microsoft 365 & Electronic Records: Proficiency with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and related collaboration tools; ability to use electronic records, shared files, document management, and workflow systems.
• Analysis & Professional Judgment: Analyze complex financial data, identify trends and discrepancies, validate accuracy, interpret policies and funding information, and develop supportable conclusions and recommendations.
• Communication & Workload Management: Explain financial information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, collaborate professionally, work independently, and manage competing assignments and deadlines with accuracy and accountability.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience

• Budget & Financial Analysis Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, or a closely related fiscal discipline.
• Budget Development & Administration Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting operating or capital budget development, budget monitoring, forecasting, variance analysis, reconciliations, financial reporting, or related budget administration activities.

Equivalent Experience

• Equivalent Combination of Education & Experience: Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be substituted.
• Education Substitution: Generally, one (1) year of relevant experience may substitute for one (1) year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

One or more of the qualifications listed below may be considered when candidates are otherwise similarly qualified.

• Public-Sector or Grant-Funded Environment: Experience in government budgeting, public finance, grant-funded programs, transportation finance, or another highly regulated environment is preferred.
• Grant & Reimbursement Experience: Experience supporting grant reimbursement processes, funding documentation, financial reporting, audit support, or related grant-funded activities.
• Advanced Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the certifications listed below, or similar credentials, may be considered when candidates are otherwise similarly qualified.

• Government Finance: Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or equivalent public-sector finance certification.
• Accounting & Financial Management: CPA, CMA, or comparable professional accounting/financial management certification.
• Grants Management: CGMS or comparable grants-management certification.

Work Environment & Travel Requirements

Work Environment

• Office Environment: Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment using computers, financial systems, spreadsheets, electronic records, and standard office equipment.
• Operational Coordination: The position regularly interacts with Finance staff, department managers, project managers, and other internal and external stakeholders in support of budget, financial, and grant-related activities.
• Workload Cycles: Periods of increased workload may occur during budget development, fiscal year-end, audits, grant reimbursement cycles, and other recurring financial deadlines.

Travel Requirements

• Transportation Responsibility: Employees are responsible for ensuring they can travel to required locations by their chosen method of transportation.
• Agency Vehicle Availability: Use of an SFRTA pool vehicle may be available based on operational needs and vehicle availability.
• Approved Driver Program: Employees who operate an SFRTA pool vehicle for agency business must meet and maintain the requirements of SFRTA’s Approved Driver Program.

Work Schedule & Peak Periods

• Peak Work Periods: The position may require extended work hours, including evenings or weekends, during peak Finance Department periods such as budget development, year-end close, audits, grant deadlines, and other time-sensitive financial activities.