Carrboro, Town of (NC)
Budget & Management Analyst
Carrboro, Town of (NC), Carrboro, North Carolina, United States, 27510
Overview
The Budget & Management Analyst is responsible for supporting the Town’s financial and operational effectiveness. This role includes assisting in the budget development process, conducting cost-benefit, productivity, and management analyses, and reviewing operational issues. The position works under the supervision of the deputy finance director and works collaboratively with interdepartmental teams on grant monitoring, reporting, and other related management tasks.
Responsibilities
Assist with reviewing and analyzing proposed budgeted expenditures, budget preparation, monitoring of budgets and expenditures, and maintaining related spreadsheets, records, and files.
Support the annual update of the Capital Improvement Plan and the preparation of the Annual Operating Budget.
Assess and analyze departmental budget requests; make funding recommendations based on objective methodologies and established policy criteria.
Research, analyze, and prepare financial and budgetary reports and projects at the direction of the Deputy Finance Director/Budget Manager, Chief Financial Officer, and/or Town Manager.
Participate in the administration, amendment, and execution of the adopted budget.
Conduct special projects, including management and budget analysis; evaluating alternatives; recommending solutions; and ensuring follow-up to resolution.
Provide staff support by analyzing information, developing recommendations, improving departmental financial understanding, and preparing financial reports.
Recommend improvements in budget procedures and processes; assist in the development and implementation of training as needed for budgetary procedures and processes.
Lead interdepartmental teams in developing and implementing spending plans to ensure proper and eligible use of grant funding.
Work with departments to develop, monitor, and manage grant budgets to ensure compliance and proper use of funds.
Gather and maintain documentation on the use of Town grant funds.
Monitor subrecipients and beneficiaries for compliance with grant terms and conditions.
Specific duties may vary, and other duties may be assigned as required.
Experience Minimum of one year of professional financial and administrative experience, including work in operating and capital budgeting, and knowledge of local government budgeting practices; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
One (1) year experience in budget preparation and management.
One (1) year experience in local government.
One (1) year experience using Tyler Technologies’ Enterprise ERP/Munis or other enterprise-wide financial systems.
One (1) year experience building financial reports and data visualizations.
Knowledge of budgeting, fiscal analysis, and quantitative methods, including cost-benefit analysis, and forecasting, and performance measurement.
Understanding of accounting, economics, statistics, public administration, and policy analysis.
Familiarity with financial management principles, GAAP, and grant administration practices.
Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and data analysis techniques.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to clearly communicate complex information in written, oral, and graphic formats.
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations.
Proficiency with financial and data analysis software tools.
Ability to collaborate effectively with departments, leadership, and external stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Assist with reviewing and analyzing proposed budgeted expenditures, budget preparation, monitoring of budgets and expenditures, and maintaining related spreadsheets, records, and files.
Support the annual update of the Capital Improvement Plan and the preparation of the Annual Operating Budget.
Assess and analyze departmental budget requests; make funding recommendations based on objective methodologies and established policy criteria.
Research, analyze, and prepare financial and budgetary reports and projects at the direction of the Deputy Finance Director/Budget Manager, Chief Financial Officer, and/or Town Manager.
Participate in the administration, amendment, and execution of the adopted budget.
Conduct special projects, including management and budget analysis; evaluating alternatives; recommending solutions; and ensuring follow-up to resolution.
Provide staff support by analyzing information, developing recommendations, improving departmental financial understanding, and preparing financial reports.
Recommend improvements in budget procedures and processes; assist in the development and implementation of training as needed for budgetary procedures and processes.
Lead interdepartmental teams in developing and implementing spending plans to ensure proper and eligible use of grant funding.
Work with departments to develop, monitor, and manage grant budgets to ensure compliance and proper use of funds.
Gather and maintain documentation on the use of Town grant funds.
Monitor subrecipients and beneficiaries for compliance with grant terms and conditions.
Specific duties may vary, and other duties may be assigned as required.
Experience Minimum of one year of professional financial and administrative experience, including work in operating and capital budgeting, and knowledge of local government budgeting practices; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
One (1) year experience in budget preparation and management.
One (1) year experience in local government.
One (1) year experience using Tyler Technologies’ Enterprise ERP/Munis or other enterprise-wide financial systems.
One (1) year experience building financial reports and data visualizations.
Knowledge of budgeting, fiscal analysis, and quantitative methods, including cost-benefit analysis, and forecasting, and performance measurement.
Understanding of accounting, economics, statistics, public administration, and policy analysis.
Familiarity with financial management principles, GAAP, and grant administration practices.
Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and data analysis techniques.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to clearly communicate complex information in written, oral, and graphic formats.
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations.
Proficiency with financial and data analysis software tools.
Ability to collaborate effectively with departments, leadership, and external stakeholders.
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