Strategic Budget & Finance Analyst

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; In loco; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a skilled Budget Analyst to plan and coordinate annual operating and capital budgets across departments. The role reports to the Office of Management and Budget and involves close collaboration with directors, management, and grants staff to ensure accurate budgeting and timely reporting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or public administration and at least five years of relevant experience in finance or budget analysis.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, Economics or related discipline.
• Five (5) years of finance, budget preparation, budget analysis or financial analysis experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted.
• Must provide one’s own source of transportation
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history

Mansioni

• Provides technical assistance and instruction to internal and external stakeholders concerning budget functionality within the financial system.
• Provides effective and timely communication in person, over the phone, and in writing to both internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Mentors and provides expertise to other OMB staff and to agency counterparts regarding central management perspective, Mayoral policy, and local government processes.
• Analyzes budget proposals and conducts financial analysis on programs.
• Coordinates with the Grants Management division to ensure that funds are budgeted appropriately and to provide departmental assistance on program activities, goals, and funding impacts.
• Allocates, inputs, and monitors general and capital fund department budgets in the financial system.
• Communicates with Grants Management and Fiscal Coordinators concerning changes or revisions that will have a financial impact on departments to ensure consistent implementation.
• Recommends changes or revisions to ensure annual budget comparisons as cost centers evolve and are redistributed to departments.
• Assists departments in budget preparation and provides instructions concerning budget preparation, budget adjustments, cost analysis, and fiscal allocation.
• Reviews budget reports and prepares operating and capital budget summaries and submits recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
• Identifies budget issues, reviews budget trends, and interprets budget procedures.
• Creates and modifies tables, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Compiles and analyzes data, performs research, and completes special projects while recommending solutions to financial, legislative and policy issues.
• Monitors and maintains position control report and examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Assists with Open Records Request responses.
• Reviews and approves Designated Fund Balance and Carryforward documents for year-end reconciliation.
• Completes special projects, performs research, prepares reports and correspondence.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Conoscenze

Budget analysis

Financial analysis

Communication

Mentoring

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration

Descrizione del lavoro

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a skilled Budget Analyst to plan and coordinate annual operating and capital budgets across departments. The role reports to the Office of Management and Budget and involves close collaboration with directors, management, and grants staff to ensure accurate budgeting and timely reporting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or public administration and at least five years of relevant experience in finance or budget analysis.