Strategic Budget Analyst II

Buncombe County Government; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Government in North Carolina is seeking a Budget Analyst II to analyze department budget requests, advise leadership, and prepare clear reports that inform annual budget decisions. You will review expenditures, ensure compliance with policies, and support fiscal forecasts, working with the Budget Director to deliver insights.

The role offers in-office, hybrid, and remote options within a two-hour drive requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with four years of experience preferably including accounting or budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, accounting principles, and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze budgets, expenditures, and provide technical assistance to departments.

Responsibilities

• Review program budgets and expenditures.
• Provide consultation, technical assistance, and coordination in the preparation and execution of operating and project budgets which may utilize multiple funding sources.
• Complete or evaluate methodologies used in the preparation of budget or program spending forecasts and provide technical assistance to improve the accuracy of projections.
• Examine budgets and expenditures for compliance with applicable County policies, state budget rules, legislative intent, and federal and state laws.
• Regularly monitor the budget throughout the year and conduct analysis on discrepancies between estimated and real spending, adherence to budgetary rules, and regulations and accuracy in accounting calculations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of review and submission of budget revisions and are familiar with budget systems.
• Conducts analysis of ongoing spending patterns for program budgets and identify potential areas of concern.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to County staff relative to County policy and state budget rules and laws and may supervise lower-level staff.
• Evaluate program, policy, and rule changes to determine fiscal and program impact and assure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Analyze complex budgetary data and interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation, and create financial and budget reports and/or presentations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget analysis

Data interpretation

Accounting principles

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field

Tools

Budget systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Buncombe County Government in North Carolina is seeking a Budget Analyst II to analyze department budget requests, advise leadership, and prepare clear reports that inform annual budget decisions. You will review expenditures, ensure compliance with policies, and support fiscal forecasts, working with the Budget Director to deliver insights.

The role offers in-office, hybrid, and remote options within a two-hour drive requirement.