DescriptionAre you a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial and budgeting principles? The City of Costa Mesa is offering an exciting ca reer opportunity for a Senior Budget Analyst to join our hardworking and talented finance team. You will be working in a collaborative and supportive work environment and play a critical role in supporting the City’s financial processes and goals.
WHY WORK FOR COSTA MESA: The City of Costa Mesa, with the motto "City of the Arts", is one of California's most eclectic and vibrant cities. Located just one mile from the Pacific Ocean and in the heart of Orange County, Costa Mesa is a great place to live , work and play. The City offers exceptional employee benefits, opportunities for training and development, and prides itself on its Core Values of Integrity, Sustainability, Compassion, Innovation, Inclusion and Collaboration.
THE POSITION: The Senior Budget Analyst performs detailed, challenging and advanced work in providing complex analysis, reporting, reviewing, researching, developing, implementing and administration of budgetary and management reporting systems.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:- Conduct complex financial and statistical analyses, studies, and reports.
- Advanced development of budgetary systems; development of efficient and effective work measurement systems; and preparation of financial justifications.
- Research and development of: work simplification systems; improved and new sources of revenue; expense reduction and cost control systems.
- Other duties will include responsibility for: cost and benefit analysis of various proposals arising out of labor negotiations; cost versus benefit justification analysis and review of various budget requests; program and special fund cost analysis; and assisting in preparing cost and statistical analyses required for presentation to staff, departments, City Manager and the City Council.
- May provide functional or lead supervision to professional, technical or administrative staff.
- To view the complete job description, click here: Senior Budget Analyst (Confidential*) .
*CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE DESIGNATION: An employee in this classification may have access to decisions or the decision-making process of the City concerning matters related to employer-employee relations and may have access to, or prepare, confidential materials, information and/or recommendations on behalf of the City in matters relating to employer-employee relations and therefore is a non-represented confidential employee.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged.
Next application review date: August 30, 2024 Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete . Do not include "see attached resume" in your responses, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process.
Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill other lower level vacancies which occur during the life of the list.
All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, credit check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen).
Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.
Essential FunctionsTo view the full job description which includes examples of job duties, please click on the following link:
Senior Budget Analyst (Confidential) .
Qualification GuidelinesA typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Responsible professional experience equivalent to five (5) years of full-time experience performing complex budgeting or financial analysis, forecasting and administrative research or three (3) years of full-time experience performing budgeting or financial analysis in a public agency. Supervisory or lead experience is desirable.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, business administration, public administration, or directly related field, including or supplemented by course work in accounting and statistics. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a directly related field, is desirable.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered.
LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:Class C California Driver's License. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.
To view Requisite Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please click on the following link:
Senior Budget Analyst (Confidential) .
Supplemental InformationPUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100 - all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : Please contact Human Resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification.
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Costa Mesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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New employees contribute 9% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the 2%@60 or 2%@62 CalPERS retirement formula depending on eligibility.
Employees receive the following health insurance flexible benefits contribution:
- Current: $1,600monthly
- Effective January 2025: $1,650monthly
The City does not participate in the Social Security system; however, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare. As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to enroll and participate in the direct deposit program.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
