City of Charlotte
Budget & Finance Analyst Senior
City of Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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Budget & Finance Analyst Senior
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City of Charlotte
Date Opened: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 12:00 AM
Close Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 AM
Department: Charlotte Area Transit System Department Budget Management
Salary: $68,455.00 - $85,569.00 Commensurate with Experience
Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
Our Guiding Principles Include
Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
Summary Under general supervision this position will assist with the preparation and maintenance of the operating and capital budgets in accordance with Metropolitan Transit Commission policies and City Guidelines.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Coordinate and work closely with departmental management staff, and City Budget Officers to ensure financial systems reports and information are verified, and financial transactions are accurately reported for inclusion in various financial reports.
Conducts a variety of studies, analysis, and program reports for transit.
Assist Budget Manager with development and maintenance of year end projections, debt financing projections/administration, and long-term financial plans.
Provides direct support to the Budget Manager in the annual development of long-term financial plans in compliance with requirements of the Federal Transit Administration, and other specialized projects, e.g. monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to MTC.
Handles day-to-day management of Operating and Capital budgets through transaction review and approvals.
Maintain Operating ledger and Capital projects through budget adjustments, transfers, journal entries, and account set up.
Assist in monitoring department performance measures against compliance with MTC policies, City Finance and Budget standards.
Perform financial, budgetary, and analytical tasks of high complexity and scope.
Analyzes expense charges from other City of Charlotte departments for propriety and accuracy.
Assist with Federal, State, and Local reviews, such as the FTA Triennial Review.
Perform other duties as assigned.
As part of your responsibility to support the CATS Safety Culture, report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS as outlined in the ASP.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong critical thinking and strategic analytical skills
High level of sustained accuracy and compliance with written procedures and verbal instructions
Considerable knowledge of budgetary preparation and analysis
Ability to analyze financial transactions, understand Federal, State, and Local financial regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel to include knowledge of pivot tables and other excel functions
Ability to analyze complex administrative/financial issues and prepare effective recommendations and solutions
Ability to work flexible schedules, days and hours in completion of routine work and special assignments
Ability to communicate effectively both, written and verbally
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated proficiency in creating and manipulating spreadsheets, databases, and reporting systems.
Considerable knowledge of the Workday Financial Accounting System.
Understanding of Capital project accounting within a Governmental agency.
Minimum Qualifications Requires a 4-year degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field and/or a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in various facets of financial management, budget development, and municipal administration.
Conditions of Employment The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior. Our culture is to serve the community honorably.
How To Apply Apply online. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us. The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.
Benefits The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
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Budget & Finance Analyst Senior
role at
City of Charlotte
Date Opened: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 12:00 AM
Close Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 AM
Department: Charlotte Area Transit System Department Budget Management
Salary: $68,455.00 - $85,569.00 Commensurate with Experience
Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
Our Guiding Principles Include
Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
Summary Under general supervision this position will assist with the preparation and maintenance of the operating and capital budgets in accordance with Metropolitan Transit Commission policies and City Guidelines.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Coordinate and work closely with departmental management staff, and City Budget Officers to ensure financial systems reports and information are verified, and financial transactions are accurately reported for inclusion in various financial reports.
Conducts a variety of studies, analysis, and program reports for transit.
Assist Budget Manager with development and maintenance of year end projections, debt financing projections/administration, and long-term financial plans.
Provides direct support to the Budget Manager in the annual development of long-term financial plans in compliance with requirements of the Federal Transit Administration, and other specialized projects, e.g. monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to MTC.
Handles day-to-day management of Operating and Capital budgets through transaction review and approvals.
Maintain Operating ledger and Capital projects through budget adjustments, transfers, journal entries, and account set up.
Assist in monitoring department performance measures against compliance with MTC policies, City Finance and Budget standards.
Perform financial, budgetary, and analytical tasks of high complexity and scope.
Analyzes expense charges from other City of Charlotte departments for propriety and accuracy.
Assist with Federal, State, and Local reviews, such as the FTA Triennial Review.
Perform other duties as assigned.
As part of your responsibility to support the CATS Safety Culture, report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS as outlined in the ASP.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong critical thinking and strategic analytical skills
High level of sustained accuracy and compliance with written procedures and verbal instructions
Considerable knowledge of budgetary preparation and analysis
Ability to analyze financial transactions, understand Federal, State, and Local financial regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel to include knowledge of pivot tables and other excel functions
Ability to analyze complex administrative/financial issues and prepare effective recommendations and solutions
Ability to work flexible schedules, days and hours in completion of routine work and special assignments
Ability to communicate effectively both, written and verbally
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated proficiency in creating and manipulating spreadsheets, databases, and reporting systems.
Considerable knowledge of the Workday Financial Accounting System.
Understanding of Capital project accounting within a Governmental agency.
Minimum Qualifications Requires a 4-year degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field and/or a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in various facets of financial management, budget development, and municipal administration.
Conditions of Employment The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior. Our culture is to serve the community honorably.
How To Apply Apply online. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us. The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.
Benefits The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
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