Senior Budget Analyst

Qualifications

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate to coordinate the development and administration of department budget(s)
• Provide technical expertise on budget development
• Recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and guidelines that are compliant
• Recommend increases, decreases, and redirections
• Analyze and evaluate the working budget to ensure accurate coding and spending
• Review allocations and expenditures for compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and grants
• Research and determine costs for new programs and initiatives
• Reconcile the state budget system against the district budget system
• Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly
• Prepare complex fiscal and statistical reports, including budget status, fiscal impact analysis, revenue and expense projections, and other financial reports
• Develop and deliver presentations and trainings as requested
• Participate in professional development workshops and other meetings
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate to coordinate the development and administration of department budget(s)
• Provide technical expertise on budget development
• Recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and guidelines that are compliant
• Recommend increases, decreases, and redirections
• Analyze and evaluate the working budget to ensure accurate coding and spending
• Review allocations and expenditures for compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and grants
• Research and determine costs for new programs and initiatives
• Reconcile the state budget system against the district budget system
• Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly
• Prepare complex fiscal and statistical reports, including budget status, fiscal impact analysis, revenue and expense projections, and other financial reports
• Develop and deliver presentations and trainings as requested
• Participate in professional development workshops and other meetings
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of public school system financial policies
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to school system finances
• Thorough knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards regarding funding, accounting, and auditing principles
• Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress
• Ability to reflect appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
• Ability to develop and monitor a budget
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
• Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work, planning, risk assessments, and associated risk mitigation actions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment