Senior Budget Analyst - Finance (Hybrid)

Anoka County offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including advancement opportunities for motivated individuals.

About the role

The Senior Budget Analyst will support the Anoka County Finance department in enriching the community by ensuring financial integrity through budget preparation, fund allocation, and financial analysis. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position based at the Anoka County Government Center.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to prepare and develop the annual budget, providing analysis and guidance throughout the process.
• Review budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with County policies and strategic priorities.
• Evaluate funding requests for necessity, merit, and long-term fiscal impact; provide funding recommendations.
• Prepare complex budget reports and analyses, including fund balance projections, budget variance analysis, and debt service analysis.
• Ensure adherence to budgeted levels and fund balance projections.
• Administer Anoka County’s performance measurements and evaluate the impact of changes from Federal and State mandates, laws, statutes, and accounting pronouncements.
• Forecast fund balance levels to recommend reserve designations and tax levy requirements during the budget process.
• Explain budget and financial policies, procedures, and concepts to leaders and the finance team.
• Develop recommendations for budget-related policies, process improvements, and long-range financial planning.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group to promote a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in finance, budget analysis, or a closely related field.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Six years (2,080 annual hours) or more of job-related experience in finance, budget analysis, or a closely related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial systems, and county organization and operation.
• Ability to analyze, develop, and interpret rules, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Standard office environment with sedentary assignments, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling.
• Vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus (e.g., computer work).
• Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Frequent wrist and finger manipulation for computer work.
• Occasional lifting of 10–20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites, which may require driving a county or personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Pay

Salary range: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour). Starting rate depends on experience, education, and qualifications.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays in the first year.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and flex benefits. Learn more.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement and professional development opportunities.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Location

Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

Pre-employment Requirements

Selected candidates may be required to pass a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks. Applicants must sign an informed consent form; refusal to do so will result in disqualification.

About Anoka County

As the fourth-largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County serves 369,000 citizens with a mission of commitment to excellence through collaborative efforts, improving lives with care, integrity, and professionalism. The county offers diverse career opportunities for individuals with varied personalities, abilities, and experiences. Learn more.