Fiscal Analyst: Budget & Forecasting

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesa's Water Resources Department seeks a Fiscal Analyst to perform professional-level fiscal analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will oversee budget preparation and financial systems analysis to support capital and operating budgets.

Responsibilities include directing staff as assigned, ensuring compliance with laws and policy provisions, and producing periodic financial reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration or related field.
• Five years of full-time professional-level work experience in budget preparation, accounting, financial cost analysis, or related financial activity.
• 3–5 years of experience utilizing PC-based financial systems.
• Master's Degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of a budget/program, including preparing and administering department budgets.
• Conduct fiscal analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support capital and operating budgets.
• Provide direction, instruction, and supervision to assigned staff as needed.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, contractual, legal, and policy provisions.

Skills

Budget preparation

Financial cost analysis

Accounting principles

Financial systems analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration

Master's Degree substitution for 2 years of experience

Tools

PC-based financial systems

Job description

The City of Mesa's Water Resources Department seeks a Fiscal Analyst to perform professional-level fiscal analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will oversee budget preparation and financial systems analysis to support capital and operating budgets.

Responsibilities include directing staff as assigned, ensuring compliance with laws and policy provisions, and producing periodic financial reports.