Senior Budget Analyst

Description

Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) Department is seeking to hire a Senior Budget Analyst.This role will serve as a lead/specialist in Boulder County Public Health who performs a variety of technical budget objectives that are complex and specialized to assist in developing, monitoring, and managing the Department's budget.

This is a full-time, benefitedposition. This position will work Monday

• Friday 8:00am

• 5:00pm. This position is considered hybrid and will be required to come into any of the Boulder County PH Offices (3450 Broadway St., Boulder, Colorado) on occasion, as appropriate and in agreement with their supervisor. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $81,480.00-$99,402.00Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: June 5th

• First Round Interviews: June 12th

• Second Round Interviews: June 19th

• Language Proficiency Test: June 21st

• Reference Check: week of June 21st

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month. Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

1.Budget Analysis and Development -

• Analyzes budgets to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations that impact the Department's annual base budget

• Provides predictions for the upcoming budget year's revenue base and revised revenue estimates for the current year using complex calculations. Interacts with other departments regarding revenue collections

• Assists the Finance Manager in working with the Department Leadership in defining the fiscal goals and objectives for the coming budget year and completes assignments and analysis, as requested

• Prepares analysis of expenditures and appropriations for budget adoption

• Coordinates annual budget workshops with Department Programs, utilizing fiscal analysis and reporting to evaluate and improve budget financial forecasting for each year

• Assists with the annual budget study sessions, budget resolutions, and amended budgets

• Uses technical and budget expertise to evaluate and improve the quality and timeliness of information and processes related to budget development and management

2.Financial Development, Management and Analysis-

• Analyzes forecasting models and systems for projecting revenue

• Performs analyses based on frequencies, distributions, correlations, regressions and other measurements of collected data

• Performs complex financial and numeric calculations in regulatory compliance worksheets

• Researches models and makes recommendations based on the appropriate analyses

• Interprets results of analysis and provides explanations for trends in revenues and fees for various programs. Collaboratively works with financial staff to identify trends and anticipate future issues

• Ensures compliance with fiscal policies at the Federal, State, and County level

• Researches by utilizing current studies, methodologies, and data from a variety of sources to support revenue projections as appropriate

3.Financial Reporting-

• Aids in the production, questioning, verification, and validation of detailed summary reports and financial presentations

• Reviews and investigates BCPH accounting transactions to improve data accuracy

• Creates financial reports and policies to align with the goals of the Department

• Compares actual results with forecasted to analyze and identify areas of strengths and weaknesses, reports out on findings and any necessary shifts to approach

4.Financial Data Reconciliation-

• Collaborates with the budget, grants, and accounting financial staff to compare monthly financial analysis processes

• Reviews and validates budget change requests (i.e. decision items, supplemental requests, budget amendments, and budget comebacks)

• Works with internal software and systems administrators in any ongoing development of the County budget software programs, including testing and verification of data uploads

5.May provide direct, counsel, and evaluation of the work of other employees and recommends personnel actions in the areas of hiring, discipline and termination

6.Represents BCPH at various conferences and meetings

7.Performs related work, as required

8.May be reassigned in emergency situations

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of8yearsof combined education and experience in a related field, includingfour years of technical budget analysis or financial analysis experience, involving forecasting, modeling, or report crafting.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four years of college with major course work in business administration, accounting, statistics or related field

• Experience with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board)

• Oracle and OpenGov experience

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to craft budget forecast reports and track many different budgets

• Ability to design, implement, and maintain complex financial records using computerized financial applications

• Ability to make mathematical computations quickly and accurately

• Ability to work effectively with other employees, other agencies and the public

• Experience in developing financial projects and conducting variance analysis

• Experience preparing financial information for internal leadership and external audiences and communicating information at multiple levels

• Experience working in financial databases and completing cost/revenue modeling

• Intermediate Excel proficiency or Higher

• Must have general knowledge of budget operations and analysis

• Proficiency in financial modeling and related software utilization

• Thorough knowledge of professional accounting and budgeting principles, procedures, legal requirements, state statutes and computing systems especially as they relate to governmental accounting

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employeeson the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.