Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

Perform professional level duties in the coordination, development, and preparation of the City-wide budget; provide guidance, training, analysis and technical assistance in the development and management of department budgets; provide analysis and review of the total organization budget; monitor and balance the budget for all funds; assist in the development of long range financial plans; provide professional level support regarding accounting and financial reporting duties; perform a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Exempt, Non-Safety Sensitive.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Chief Financial Officer.

PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1.  Coordinate the preparation, development, analysis, and maintenance of the City-wide budget; coordinate and enhance the systems, processes, policies, and procedures used throughout the organization for developing and tracking the City's operating and capital budget; prepare and distribute guidelines for all facets of the City's budget development, input, review, modification and presentation processes.

2.  Provide assistance in the analysis of revenue and expenses related to the preparation of the City budget; identify discrepancies and areas of concern; serve as a budget resource to departments; research and solve budget questions and issues; propose, prepare, review, approve and submit budget amendments.

3.  Assist with the development of projection methods and recommendations for the City's primary sources of revenues; update and balance long range financial projections for general government accounting funds to provide the basis for determining funding levels for staffing, capital improvements, and non-personnel operating expenditures.

4.  Prepare budget reports, documents, and presentations; extract appropriate financial data and provide budget summary and tracking information for department management and budget teams.

5.  Direct and monitor the development and input of line item budget detail into the budget and accounting system; ensure budget and accounting systems are in balance, and that all change requests conform to budget policies and procedures.

6.  Coordinate grant management functions and monitor compliance with grant policy; prepare, monitor, and track assigned grants and corresponding budgets.

7.  Review, research, summarize and track a variety of fiscal, statistical and administrative information; develop and prepare financial and statistical reports including those for special projects.

8.  Develop and implement systems designed to measure and report performance indicators for each department and division throughout the City; establish primary objectives and measures of efficiency, effectiveness and overall performance; compare those measures against stated goals or benchmarks.

9.  Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and regulations in the field of accounting and budgeting.

10.  Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Methods and techniques of governmental accounting and financial management.

Principles and practices of financial analysis, record keeping, budgeting, accounting, and reporting.

Grant funding and administration practices.

Principles and best practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.

Advanced mathematical concepts, including statistical analysis and comparison. A

Automated financial information systems and integrated business office software.

Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications.

Applicable Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to:

Reconcile, verify and balance assigned accounts and budgets.

Identify and correct budget and accounting errors.

Maintain a variety of financial records and files.

Conduct budget analysis and preparation.

Prepare a variety of clear and concise budget summaries and reports. Interpret and explain budget policies and procedures.

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.

Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public and City employees/departments.

Operate and use modern office equipment including computer and various software applications.

Monitor and track accounting and budget data in assigned area.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Speak, read, comprehend, and write the English language fluently.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Minimum Requirements:

 Experience:

 Three (3) years of professional accounting and budgeting experience; government experience desirable.

 Training:

 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

The job is performed in the following working environment:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical Conditions:

The job is characterized by:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job's purpose and are performed on a daily basis:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, reach, talk, hear, see and demonstrate manual dexterity. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, grasp, and perform light lifting.