Budget Analyst

Position Type:
Finance, Accounting & Payroll Department/Finance

Date Posted:
7/3/2024

Location:
Brighton Learning & Resouce Center (BLRC)

Closing Date:
07/19/2024DESCRIPTION: Perform district wide budget development, implementing monitoring, reporting and analysis. The role works directly with department and school leaders by assisting in a variety of areas including monthly budget status reports, strategic analysis and research and year-end budget and expenditure projections.

SALARY: Exempt: Administrative/Professional Tech Salary Schedule, Range 5, starting at $77,264 per year, dependant on experience. 8 hours per day on the 5-day/12-month work schedule. Position eligible for benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors budget activities throughout the year. Conducts variance analysis of budgeted versus actual expenditures and promotes the alignment of budget to actual activities. Prepares financial information for analysis and comparison including trends and multi-year projections.
• Provides financial analysis for district decision makers. Performs assignments involving research, data interpretation, analysis and formulation of recommendations. Prepares financial information and reports. Provides consultation to district administrators on findings and mases suggestions for improvements.
• Helps prepare the annual financial plan and budget for Board of Education adoption. Ensures compliance and maintains knowledge of current and developing school finance laws, superintendent policies, Colorado Department of Education requirements, inclusive of district financial transparency website, and best budget practices. Serves on various ad hoc committees as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Coordinates, prepares and monitors the district's annual financial plan and budget. Advises departments and schools on budget processes and requirements. Analyzes reports and meets with department and school personnel to discuss concerns and/or answer questions. Advises district stakeholders about budget-related training, general information, financial presentations and other budgetary matters.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. Expert knowledge of Excel.
• Operating knowledge of district financial system and student information system preferred, required within 3 months of entering position.
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, business administration, public administration or related field required.
• Minimum three years' experience relevant budget experience required. Governmental accounting experience preferred.
• Analytical skills, independent judgment, and professional knowledge to accurately monitor compliance with internal policies, Board, district, state, and federal guidelines related to school finances required.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and financial statement reporting, expert competence with spreadsheet, accounting software and knowledge of computers are essential, excellent organizational skills in a complex environment, effective written and oral communication skills.
• Expert level Excel skills required at the time of hire.

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