Senior Budget Analyst

Seattle Housing Authority; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Public Employees’ Retirement System (P

Job summary

Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) seeks a Senior Budget Analyst to handle complex financial analysis, budgeting for multiple functional areas, and strategic program decisions. The role is based at SHA’s Seattle locations and supports the agency’s mission of expanding affordable housing and strengthening communities.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, six years of public sector budgeting/finance experience, and a preferred master's or CPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, or related field.
• Six years of work experience in public sector budgeting, finance, accounting, or related experience.
• Master’s degree and/or CPA license with independent audit experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting, auditing and forecasting expertise for public and private sector contexts.
• Prepare financial forecasts for SHA funds and departments using forecasting methods.
• Perform complex accounting and budget analyses requiring independent judgment.
• Analyze multi-million dollar budget requests, including program plans and legislative impacts.
• Write clear reports explaining financial matters to non-financial personnel.
• Identify policy and program issues and financial issues.
• Review and explain budget variances to department directors.

Skills

Budget analysis

Public sector budgeting

Financial forecasting

Accounting principles

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or CPA

Job description

We offer competitive salary, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.

The Organization:

The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a mission-driven leader in affordable housing, headquartered on Elliott Avenue West with sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Puget Sound. With additional field offices across Seattle, we’re committed to expanding housing opportunities, strengthening communities, and supporting a workplace where people grow and thrive.

The position:

We’re looking for a Senior Budget Analyst to join our team! This role is perfect for someone with experience handling complex financial analysis, making program decisions, and preparing budgets for a wide range of functional areas

The Location:

101 Elliot Ave W, Seattle WA 98119

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in such fields as Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, or related field
• Six years of work experience in public sector budgeting, finance, accounting, or related experience
• Relevant Master's degree and/or CPA license with independent audit experience preferred, but not required

What will you do?

• Provide technical expertise and independent technical knowledge in accounting, auditing and forecasting practices and terminology applicable to public and private sector accounting
• Prepare financial forecasts for SHA funds and departments using financial forecasting methodology
• Perform varied and complex accounting and budget analyses requiring independent judgment
• Analyze multi-million dollar budget requests, including analysis of program plans, organizational changes and legislative impacts
• Write clear and concise reports explaining financial matters and budget issues to non-financial personnel
• Recognize and identify policy and program issues and financial issues
• Review, investigate, and explain budget variances to department directors

For additional information on the job, please see the full job description.

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Culture: SHA offers a supportive, energetic workplace where collaboration and growth thrive. Our talented team has helped make us a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and community development.
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
• Generous paid leave and holidays

• Work-Life Balance

• Reasonable hours
• Opportunity for part-time remote work (dependent on the position)

• Professional Development

• On-the-job training and growth opportunities

Our Commitment to Equity

SHA values your unique background and perspective - we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Learn more in our diversity and application equity statement.