Executive Budget Analyst II

Position Summary

This position is responsible for consolidating and analyzing data for the presentation and monitoring of all City department operating budgets and for providing an overview of the financial status of operations; identifying trends that may provide opportunity for improved efficiencies or could be problematic; administering and controlling assigned department budget functions including evaluation and reporting of key performance measures.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, accounting, public administration or business administration; and

Six (6) years of experience in a budget analysis or financial analysis.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Principles of budget preparation, development and control
• Principles of long-term financial planning
• Methods and techniques of research and data analysis
• Methods and techniques of governmental accounting
• Methods and techniques of accounting and budgeting for state and federal grants
• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting
• Principles and practices of economics, statistics and mathematics
• Methods and techniques of accounting and budgeting
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
• A wide variety of financial analysis

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Prepare, develop, monitor and adjust budgets
• Conduct research and compile data
• Perform financial analysis
• Prepare clear and concise financial reports
• Deliver oral presentations
• Operate computer software within assigned area
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally
• Manage multiple projects and anticipate needs
• Monitor and estimate revenue
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation