Budget/Management Specialist (Vacancy)

Definition

This position will support the Capital Improvements Program and Debt Management Program. Responsibilities include ensuring financial compliance, developing and monitoring budgets, overseeing the issuance of debt obligations, and providing financial analysis and recommendations.

Under direction, is responsible for analyzing fiscal and operational performance of assigned City departments, divisions, or agencies; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Reviews operational performance data, project management reports, and financial reports, including year-to-date expenditures and revenues, projection of rest-of-year expenditures, and other future expenses prepared by assigned divisions;

Reviews quarterly performance results and financial reports of division line item revenues and expenditures to date and future projections to assess divisions' financial position using budgetary analysis techniques;

Consults with division personnel regarding performance trends, expenditure and revenue projections, hiring plans, and other management and budget related matters to clarify questions or concerns;

Prepares written reports of operational performance, project management, and expenditure and revenue positions of assigned divisions to summarize their financial position;

Makes recommendations to the Finance and Management Director on division funding levels, availability of funding, and merits of proposals;

Prepares analyses, presentation materials, and performance management briefs;

Provides performance management consultation to assigned divisions in the preparation of budget requests including explanation and clarification of guidelines;

Adjusts budget totals by fund as revisions are made in recommended funding levels throughout the budget process;

Reviews budget submissions of assigned divisions for technical correctness, adherence to the Finance and Management Department guidelines, and completeness of proposals;

Reviews budget preparation guidelines and suggests changes, which will improve the budget development process;

Analyzes the effects of labor negotiated contracts and prepares results of analyses using budgetary analysis techniques;

Assists in the preparation of the annual Capital Improvements Budget.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, operations management, business or public administration, or another related field. Substitution(s): A master's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field may be substituted for the one (1) year of required experience.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-0857-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Lynnda Hickey

Department of Finance and Management

City Hall

90 W. Broad St., Suite 101

Columbus, Ohio 43215

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer