Budget Analyst

Salary : $93,859.00 Annually
Location : Davie, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-052
Department: Budget and Finance
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/6/2025 5:30 PM Eastern

Description
The Town of Davie has transitioned to a four (4) day work week schedule (10 hours per day). Hours of work are Monday through Thursday from 7:30am-6:00pm.

The Budget Analyst performs advanced professional work in developing, preparing, analyzing, and maintaining budgets, performing data analysis, and forecasting short- and long-term financial impacts and outcomes. The Budget Analyst prepares analytical financial and budget reports, assists in the maintenance of budgetary controls, and participates in a variety of complex special assignments. Reports to the Budget Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with colleagues to draft, develop, and produce budgets, budget documents, and budget amendments.
• Participates in all aspects of budget development, adoption, publication, implementation, and tracking processes.
• Performs budget monitoring. Extracts data from ERP software. Prepares and analyzes financial data to identify budget trends/patterns, project outcomes, and troubleshoot and resolve budget issues.
• Conducts complex revenue and expenditure analysis. Articulates findings and recommendations through spreadsheets and comprehensive written reports.
• Evaluates budgets, amendments, and personnel requests for accuracy, completeness, financial impact, conformance with policies and procedures, and impact on and/or duplication with other departments.
• Prepares budget transfers/amendments, journal entries, and other records.
• Completes or assists with short- and long-term financial forecasts.
• Calculates estimated financial impacts of proposed initiatives, projects, and legislative policies.
• Conducts sensitive and complex research, calculations, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Advises departments regarding budget issues, policies and procedures.
• Assists in the maintenance of proper budgetary controls, budget records, and assurance that tax rates and budgets are adopted in compliance with State law.
• Utilizes databases and software applications to assemble, manipulate and format data and produce reports and budget documents.
• May assist with the Capital Improvements Program, grants, and emergency response activities.
• Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:

• Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or Business.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in professional budgeting, accounting, or auditing that provides broad knowledge of budget administration issues, preferably for a governmental or similar public sector agency.
• Extensive numeric and analytical skills, and strong written skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro and the use of databases.

Additional qualifying experience beyond the two (2) years may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE/INFORMATION:

• Incomplete fields: all fields must be completed, putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Required documentation: copies of any certifications, licenses or competencies from an accredited institution must be submitted with your application by closing date of posting unless otherwise stated.
• Driving history: to request a copy of your Florida driving history, visit flhsmv.gov
• Military personnel records: to request your completed military personnel record, go to archives.gov
• Assistance with online application: for assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
• Additional assistance: for other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans' Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans' Preference.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits package,
01

Do you currently possess a Bachelor's degree from a college or university with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or Business?

• Yes
• No

02

If you do not have the required Bachelor's degree, please describe any additional qualifying experience beyond the required two (2) years that maybe substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education? If not, mark "N/A".
03

Do you have two (2) or more years of experience in professional budgeting, accounting, or auditing that provides broad knowledge of budget administration issues?

• Yes
• No

04

If you marked "Yes" to the above question, please describe your experience. If not, mark "N/A".
05

Do you have extensive numeric and analytical skills, and strong written skills?

• Yes
• No

06

Please describe your experience and proficiency with: 1. Microsoft Excel 2.Microsoft Word 3. Adobe Acrobat Pro 4. Use of databases
07

Have you previously submitted an application for employment with the Town of Davie?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you used any tobacco products within the past six (6) months including nicotine and E-Cigarettes?

• Yes
• No

09

If you selected "Yes" to the question above, please list the last date you used tobacco products.
10

The hours of work will be Monday through Thursday either 7:00am-5:30pm or 7:30am-6:00pm. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

Required Question