Budget and Finance Analyst Lead #2407-224400-01
- Date Opened
- Friday, July 26, 2024 4:00 PM
- Close Date
- Sunday, August 18, 2024 8:00 PM
- Section
- Economic Development
- Salary
- $73,631-$92,038 Commensurate with Experience
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Introduction
The City of Charlotte’s Economic Development Department takes great pride in our success with bringing together public and private resources to create places that attract a diversity of talent, job opportunities, and businesses. We are driven to make Charlotte competitive in the global market and facilitate an environment through which all residents and businesses have opportunities for economic success. Areas of focus include development/redevelopment, entrepreneurship and small business support, business recruitment and retention and talent development. Through active and strategic collaborations with other City departments and community partners, the team fulfills its purpose of helping businesses and residents thrive.
The Department is seeking a Budget and Finance Analyst Lead to support the department’s fiscal related activities and functions, which include but are not limited to finance, budget, grant programs, and other fiscal related programs or initiatives. The position will assist in the budget process and work with managers to produce and manage effective budgets.
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares accounting transactions, reporting, and analysis. Ensures compliance to Federal, State, and local laws, policies, and procedures regarding financial processes and reporting.
- Reviews and approves all financial transactions.
- Oversees and develops budget and planning activities associated with the annual budgeting process.
- Prepares reconciliations and performs research related to process enhancement and improvement.
- Collaborates with other department managers to develop funding requests.
- Reviews P-Card allocations for documentation and approval.
- Assists with the preparation of grant applications. Oversees grant reporting and analysis.
- Process and track grants for development and business recruitment projects related to Tax Increment Grants, Business Investment Grants, Business Matching Grants, small business grants, etc.
- Oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
- Supports Financial Services by reconciling and documenting processes.
- Supports department strategy and operations.
- Performs audits to determine compliance with procedures and proper account coding.
- Reviews account balances and records to find billing errors and project future trends.
- Provide training/support/guidance for ERP systems to end users, serving as an SME
- Assists with financial projects as directed.
- Trains and oversees staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of City financial, procurement and budget related policies and procedures
- Experience with financial, travel, and procurement software
- Experience with administrative and clerical procedures, methods, and computer equipment
- Considerable knowledge of basic PC based software applications, business software, and financial systems
- Familiar with audit processes
- Demonstrated ability to perform at high levels and deliver results in a fast-paced work environment with minimum direction.
- Thorough understanding of the principles and practices of basic bookkeeping, financial policies and reporting, grant management and accounting procedures
- Demonstrated experience with Governmental fund accounting and Government purchasing and contracts
- Knowledge of federal guidelines and reporting requirements
- Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze management and financial reports
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
- Understanding of research methods and analysis techniques
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage complex projects
- Proven ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
Preferred Qualification
Seven (7) years of related work experience in finance, budget development, analysis, monitoring, accounting, or related field
Minimum Qualifications
High School Graduate or Equivalent and seven year(s) of related work experience
OR
2 Year College Degree and five year(s) of related work experience
OR
Bachelor's Level Degree and three year(s) of related work experience
OR
Master's Level Degree and one year(s) of related work experience
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As of October 1, 2021:
The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new City of Charlotte employees.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
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