Departmental Budget Analyst (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)

About the Role

Assists in developing, preparing, and administering a departmental budget, providing financial analysis and monitoring to ensure effective oversight and financial management of funds.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget, including capital, grants, community development, or trusts; prepares budget documents reflecting accurate expenditures and operating costs.
• Performs special projects and responds to requests for financial information; creates complex statistical forecasting models, historical trend analysis, and other financial projection methods.
• Prepares routine monthly, quarterly, and annual reports such as cost analysis, performance data, financial target analysis, and expenditure and revenue status reports.
• Reviews and evaluates council agenda items for appropriate financial and budgetary data; coordinates with departmental staff for problem resolution.
• Communicates with city departments, managers, auditors, and service providers to obtain or provide information, integrate activities, and resolve problems.
• Prepares and processes financial system transactions, oversees payments, and supervises cash deposits, receivables, payables, and general revenues.
• Coordinates and reviews annual budget development and submissions with departmental staff, ensuring adherence to established procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automated accounting programs, spreadsheets, and other financial software.
• Understanding of financial, accounting, and budgeting principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze complex policy, financial, and organizational issues.
• Familiarity with City policies and procedures.
• Skill in researching financial metrics, forecasting future requirements, and making budget recommendations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, finance, or business.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, budget planning/monitoring, or professional accounting.

Equivalencies

• High school diploma or GED plus seven (7) years of required experience.
• Associate's degree in any field plus five (5) years of required experience.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus five (5) years of required experience.
• Master's degree (or higher) in a specified field plus one (1) year of required experience.

Other Requirements

Requires PC skills for spreadsheet analysis, report preparation, research, and utilizing Advantage Financial Systems (AMS).

Pay

Salary Range: $60,569.60 - $73,528.00. The amount offered will depend upon qualifications.