Operating Budget Analyst - Fiscal Consultant II presso Scgov

Department:

Financial Management

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If you love working with numbers, have excellent attention to detail, and enjoy solving complex challenges, this opportunity is calling your name. Join our Office of Financial Management’s Operating Budget Team, where your analytical strengths and critical thinking skills will make an immediate impact. Apply today and help shape a multi-year fiscal plan that supports meaningful work across Sarasota County.

In this advanced professional role, you’ll take the lead in analyzing financial data, supporting budget development, and guiding departments through important fiscal decisions. You’ll serve as a trusted subject matter expert, build tools that improve forecasting, collaborate with internal partners, and contribute to high-level presentations. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, growth, and accuracy, we encourage you to apply today.

About the Position

In this role, you will...

• Monitor program and fiscal operations, analyze data, and prepare reports to ensure budgets follow approved plans and guidelines.

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and provide fiscal guidance before funds are transferred or expended.

• Coordinate with staff to develop operating budgets and offer training and support on financial processes.

• Create tools, processes, and spreadsheets to assist with forecasting and budget monitoring.

• Prepare and process financial documents such as budget resolutions, transfers, journal entries, and payment requests.

• Compile and present periodic financial reports on expenditures, revenues, and other key issues.

• Review fee and rate studies, financial models, and eGenda items for accuracy and completeness.

• Conduct financial analyses and occasionally support presentations or materials for leadership and public boards.

• Collaborate with departments, partners, and strategy teams to address fiscal challenges and improve processes.

• Mentor colleagues, support change initiatives, and demonstrate behaviors that contribute to a high-performing organization.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.

• Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

E-Work/Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to two days per week! After your first six months, and based on job performance and departmental needs, you’ll be eligible to take advantage of this great benefit.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or other related field with a minimum of 3+ years of progressively responsible experience.

• OR: Master’s Degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience (applicants would need a minimum of 2+ years of related work experience).

• OR: 7+ years of related experience or certifications may substitute for the required education, at management discretion.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

• Proficient with a variety of software applications and strong time-management skills.

• Experienced in leading projects or program teams, including setting goals and managing timelines.

• Able to address complex or sensitive issues and effectively train internal and external customers.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: Up to $65,000, based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

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