Analyst III
- Budget Baltimore City Public Schools
- 3.5 Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $83,039
- $141,644 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Project team coordination Statistics Financial forecasting Financial operations Microsoft Excel Financial data reconciliation Microsoft Access CPA Overseeing educational regulatory compliance 5 years Bachelor's degree in finance Collaborating with government agencies Financial management report preparation Research Bachelor's degree in business administration Finance Statistical analysis Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Data management Team management Task prioritization Decision making Legislation Staff training Accounting Accounting and finance experience Presentation creation Financial regulatory compliance Business Administration Budget management in education Productivity software Practicing budget management in an educational setting Bachelor's degree in accounting Benchmarking Senior level Business Accounting Technical Proficiency Regulatory compliance management Stakeholder relationship building Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Full Job Description Performs complex budget analysis, fiscal research and related budgeting tasks for academic, administrative, and/or enterprise functional areas.
Functions as a team lead on major budget projects and provides guidance and instruction to other Budget Analysts. Reviews and monitors complex budgets for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures, standards and regulatory requirements. Leads training and presentations for principals and other management staff on budget matters. Essential Functions Reviews and analyzes complex budgets and makes appropriate recommendations regarding budget requests and allocations. Supervises and coordinates projects and project teams of Budget Analysts. Provides training, guidance and instruction as needed. Recommends and interprets the application of budgetary policies, regulations, and procedures. Coordinates and assists City Schools personnel with management plans for specific budget and expenditure allocations. Prepares complex budgets and budget narratives. Monitors budgeted revenue/expenditures to actual revenue/expenditures and prepares budget amendments as required. Plans and performs a variety of budget/expenditure projections and fiscal simulations, analyses and calculations. Conducts special studies and analyses. Analyzes financial and budgetary statements; identifies trends and concerns with recommended solutions. Develops and maintains comprehensive statistical data and prepares periodic budgetary reports and statements. Functions as a budget management resource/advisor for City Schools departments. Prepares and delivers detailed written and oral budget reports and presentations, including graphics as appropriate. Prepares charts, graphs and diagrams to illustrate the budget, expenditure and revenue status. Monitors compliance with legislation and other legal requirements throughout the budget cycle. Performs cost analyses of salary proposals for the collective bargaining process. Assists in the administration and maintenance of informational databases. Trains new administrators and/or appropriate finance department staff in budgeting procedures and policies. Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters. Maintains confidential and sensitive information. Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards. Maximum Salary 141644.00 Minimum Salary 83039.00 Desired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution. Five years of experience in budgeting or related financial analysis to include at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity. Specific experience using Oracle Financials preferred. CPA desirable. Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of budget management and analysis and fiscal research. Demonstrated skill in reconciling accounts and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports and recommendations. Ability to establish and develop outcome measures for use in benchmarking or determining the effectiveness and efficiency of academic and operational programs. Ability to effectively explain and present budgeting principles and concepts to non-financial managers. Ability to use statistical concepts and methods and to mathematically analyze expenditure patterns, forecast revenues, cost out various types of proposals, and analyzes reports for potential problems. Ability to manage budget data analyses and reporting using specialized computer applications for financial management such as Oracle. Proficient in the use of technical computer applications, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access. Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position. Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy. Proficient skill in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Skill in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations. Ability to work collaboratively. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders. Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail. Full time or Part time Full time Additional Details Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following: Completed online application Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying. Upload copies of all transcripts
- undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application Benefits
- This position is eligible for benefits.
To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination
- Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination
- Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination
- Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment
- Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations.
City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice. This position is not affiliated with a bargaining union. This position is affiliated with the City Retirement System. In accor dance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($83,039
