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Sr. Budget Analyst
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Robert Half
Downey, CA (In Person)
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Job Description
Description Robert Half is recruiting for an Interim Sr. Budget Analyst/ Consultant for our client in the city government and public sector industry. The Interim Budget Analyst will support budget development, forecasting, and fiscal analysis for a public sector organization. Key Responsibilities
- Analyze cash flow and monitor advance expenditures to ensure budget compliance
- Conduct financial analyses to determine
- estimated property valuations, state special allowances, and apportionments
- Evaluate fiscal solvency of programs and funding sources
- Prepare and process budget adjustments, transfers, and recommendations
- Develop annual budgets and multi-year forecasts
- Create financial summaries, graphs, and charts to clearly communicate budget data
- Prepare budget reports and
- presentations for leadership, boards, or committees
- Support budget monitoring and financial reporting in accordance with
- GASB requirements
- Qualifications
- Prior budget or financial analysis experience in a city/county department
- Strong working knowledge of GASB standards and public fund accounting
- Experience with government budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal analysis
- Advanced Excel skills; experience creating charts, summaries, and reports
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in budgeting or financial analysis, preferably within a city, county, or other public agency environment.
- Demonstrated background in government budget preparation, forecasting, and fiscal evaluation.
- Knowledge of public fund accounting principles and compliance standards used in public sector finance.
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to create financial models, summaries, and visual reporting tools.
- Strong analytical capabilities with experience interpreting financial data and identifying meaningful insights.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting budget information to leadership or oversight groups.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced budgeting environment.