Strategic Budget Analyst — Municipal Finance & Analytics

Town of Berlin (Connecticut); Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Berlin (Connecticut) seeks a Budget Analyst to join the Finance Department, providing essential financial and administrative support to all town departments and assisting with annual operating and capital budgets.

The role requires independent judgment, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. A Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or public administration and 2–5 years in municipal finance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, and public administration preferred.
• 2 - 5 years of related work experience (preferably in municipal finance).
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidential information.
• Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, to superiors, subordinates, and peers.
• Proficient with technology, including full Microsoft suite, and demonstrated desire to learn new technology.
• Demonstrated experience introducing process efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and execution of purchase orders – ensure compliance with adopted budgets, Town Council authorized funding levels and legal/contractual requirements.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of the Town’s operating budget and various five-year plans. Develops budgeting strategies that focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and change. Prepares analyses and quantifies impacts of changes/options in the budget preparation process.
• Modify and initiate enhancements to improve the annual budget preparation process to take advantage of technological tools and innovations.
• Assists in developing strategic positions and communications regarding Town budgets, finances and operational initiatives and activities.
• Prepares periodic and ad hoc reports and financial analyses addressing Town operations, budget performance, and special projects for both the General Fund and all other funds.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Research and answer financial and budget questions. Provides information to citizens, senior management, and staff from other cities upon request.
• Review and approve weekly payrolls, accounts payable batches, journal entries to ensure accounting accuracy and compliance with Town policies and procedures.
• Other work as assigned by the Finance Director.

Skills

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, and public administration preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Town of Berlin (Connecticut) seeks a Budget Analyst to join the Finance Department, providing essential financial and administrative support to all town departments and assisting with annual operating and capital budgets.

The role requires independent judgment, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. A Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or public administration and 2–5 years in municipal finance are preferred.