Job Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Job Detail:
Introduction
About The Position
The City of Scottsdale is looking for a creative, independent thinker and doer with a passion for financial analysis to join its Budget Department. The Budget Analyst Senior performs a wide variety of complex analytical work involving the preparation, study and application of city budgets; as well as duties involved in the research, analysis and development of financial models.
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state See Resume in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Please note : A cover letter and a resume MUST be submitted with the application to be considered for this recruitment.
Successful Candidates Will Receive a Post-offer, Pre-employment Background Screening That May Include
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview.
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
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The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
- Applications will be reviewed periodically.**
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or other business related fields from an accredited educational institution.
- Three years’ professional experience in finance, management analysis, budgeting, accounting, or closely related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
- Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration.
Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Prepares multi-year financial models, revenue and expenditure forecasts and financial trend analysis.
- Prepares economic impact analysis or other feasibility studies for senior management.
- Prepares monthly and annual financial reports. Provides information to the Budget Director and city management to facilitate analysis of budget variances and financial trends.
- Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the budget process and develops strategies and alternatives that focus on continuous improvement, innovation and change.
- Coordinates budget information from all parts of the organization and presents information in a fashion consistent with the intended user.
- Performs citywide budget development, monthly revenue and expenditure monitoring and variance reporting.
- Researches and answers financial and budget questions. Communicates and interacts effectively with management, internal staff, other government agencies and the general public, researching as necessary to provide requested information.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lift and carry storage files and computer reports weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Travel to/from meetings and various City locations.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
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