Strategic Budget Analyst – Public Finance & Growth

City of Dallas; Town of Marilla (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking a Departmental Budget Analyst to support financial planning and oversight. You will research, analyze, and evaluate departmental budgets to ensure effective control of expenditures and available funds.

The role involves preparing the operating budget, tracking costs, and providing management with financial projections and reports to aid decision-making. Strong analytical, spreadsheet, and AMS system skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, public administration, finance or business.
• Three years of experience in financial analysis, budget planning/monitoring or professional accounting.
• Several education paths accepted: associate or master's with relevant experience.
• Proficient with PC spreadsheets and Advantage Financial Systems (AMS).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the annual operating budget including capital, grants, community development, or trusts; prepare budget documents reflecting expenditures and costs.
• Create complex forecasting models and perform trend analyses to support management decisions.
• Prepare routine monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on cost, performance, and revenue status for monitoring.
• Review council budget items for data accuracy; coordinate budget development and submissions with departmental staff.
• Oversee and process financial system transactions, including cash receipts, payables, and reconciling accounts.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Spreadsheet skills

Policy analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, finance or business

Associate's degree +5 years experience

Master's degree +1 year experience

Tools

Advantage Financial Systems (AMS)

Accounting software

Job description

City of Dallas is seeking a Departmental Budget Analyst to support financial planning and oversight. You will research, analyze, and evaluate departmental budgets to ensure effective control of expenditures and available funds.

The role involves preparing the operating budget, tracking costs, and providing management with financial projections and reports to aid decision-making. Strong analytical, spreadsheet, and AMS system skills are essential.