Job Description
Join Wichita's Finance Department as a Senior Budget Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping the city's fiscal future. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact governmental financial initiatives while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and recommend budget allocations for city departments
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports for city council
- Monitor expenditures against approved budgets
- Develop multi-year financial forecasts
- Collaborate with department heads on fiscal planning
- Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards
- Present budget proposals to public officials
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Public Administration
- 5+ years of governmental budgeting experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial software
- CPA or CMA certification preferred
- Deep understanding of municipal finance regulations
- Exceptional analytical and presentation skills
- Ability to handle confidential financial data