Title:  Budget Analyst II (Finance)

DUTY STATEMENT:

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, the ability to work productively and professionally as a member of a team or work group and to interact appropriately with internal and external contacts, are basic requirements of all positions at Arapahoe County. Supports the County's strategic plan and goals.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Performs a variety of complex tasks related to the development, monitoring, and management of the County’s annual budget and other related financial activities. Position exhibits initiative, critical analysis, and good judgment in performing reviews, providing financial analysis, and making recommendations regarding the budget and budget process of the County with limited supervision.

DUTIES:

• Monitors and tracks departmental and elected office budgets and budget submissions and assists departments and elected offices with the interpretation, monitoring, and management of respective budgets.
• Provides comprehensive assistance and guidance to departments and elected offices on their budget, budget submission, the budget process, and any other areas of financial or budgetary analysis to include the development and tracking of performance and workload measure.
• Conducts detailed and complex analysis and evaluations of budget trends and performance to include the completion of quarterly budget reviews and projections and for projection input into the annual budget. Work products will frequently include both financial and narrative information.
• Completes financial projects, analyses, and studies as directed, working closely with the Budget Manager, other Budget Division Staff, and independently, and prepares detailed reports outlining the data, findings, and conclusions to be presented to other staff members, department directors, or elected officials.
• Enters, verifies, and maintains data within the budget and financial software systems and additional spreadsheets as well as creates and modifies custom reports from budget and financial software to assist in the development of Budget Division reports, publications, and analyses. Assists in the implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of financial and budget software applications and seeks ways to improve data and data processing and analysis.
• Prepares and evaluates Board of County Commissioner study session and public hearing summary reports. Prepares draft budget resolutions for the Board of County Commissioner’s consideration in regard to appropriation requests, budgetary operating transfers, authorized staffing levels, and the certification of tax levies. Presents Budget Division information and materials at Board of County Commissioner study sessions and public hearings. Assists in the completion of mandatory State reports to include the certification of tax levies along with others.
• Conducts detailed financial feasibility analyses of departmental/elected office existing or proposed new programs or services, provides detailed findings and recommendations, and presents findings to the Budget Manager, Finance Director, or other County personnel and officials.
• Presents complex financial and budgetary topics orally, in writing, and via electronic presentation to Budget Division or Finance Department staff, staff in other departments or elected offices, elected officials and department directors, and/or others.
• Maintains awareness of legislation, resolutions, and news items that affect County finances and budgeting activities as well as developments in the fields of budgeting, forecasting, public administration, and public financial management. Attends and updates the Budget Division staff on Board of County Commissioner study sessions and public hearings to include an interpretation or analysis of relevant budgetary and financial issues.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Working knowledge of public administration and of governmental budgeting practices, taxation, and budgeting law as it applies to local government.
• Working knowledge of financial forecasting, analysis of trends, and projection methodology. Working knowledge of budgetary appropriations and internal financial controls.
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate personal computers, peripherals, and their applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and financial account and purchasing applications and software.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects, work under deadlines, and attend and actively participate in meetings with limited direct supervision. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, supervisors, vendors, and other employees.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in finance, budgeting, or a closely related field with proven experience in budgeting practices, basic accounting, forecasting, spreadsheets, and financial and word processing software required.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.
• Government or non-profit experience strongly preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment except for occasional trips to outlying County or non-County locations for meetings, conferences, and training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 80% of the time sitting and 20% of the time either standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 25 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.