BUDGET ADVISOR

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit the following in order to be considered for this position: 1) Boise City application 2) resume; and, 3) cover letter. Include a COVER LETTER, no more than two pages, describing your experience in the following areas: 1) Please detail your past budgetary experience, including size, scope and complexity; 2) your experience working as a team with other agency personnel. Applications may be obtained at Boise City Human Resources, 601 W. Idaho St., P.O. Box 500, Boise, ID 83701 or online at www.cityofboise.org.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY: Gathers and analyzes financial data; prepares reports and provides technical support related to the City's two-year and six-year budget. Advises City departments in meeting budget process requirements; special projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: Compiles statistical and analytical data into reports addressed to decision and policy makers; analyzes budget requests for consistency, adherence to City goals, budget guidelines and sound business practices; advises departments in resolving problems and in meeting budget process requirements, provides training related to budget development and interim budget management requirements, and negotiates budget targets; completes procedural requirements related to budget process, including forecasting, technical assistance and completion of formal budget documents; provides recommendations for improvement of the budget process and participates in the development of the budget instructions and format; researches state and other requirements related to the budget; audits the implementation of budget goals, objectives, performance requirements, etc.; performs various computations of budget information; makes presentations to groups, including the City Council, on findings and analysis; meets with State Tax Commission and other outside agencies, representing the City in relation to assigned budget issues; creates and maintains a variety of schedules and linked programs on microcomputer or mainframe for revenue forecasting, cost planning and other assigned financial projects; monitors the department budget performance; serves as a budget advisor to assigned departments; formats and publishes electronic documents for interdepartmental use; instructs users in electronic processes.

Qualified war veterans who provide required documentation, will receive credit in accordance with Idaho State Law.

The City of Boise is an equal opportunity employer and encourages application from minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants may request accommodation by calling (208) 384-3850 or TTY (800) 377-3529.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUPERIOR CANDIDATE: A Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or other business-related field and 4+ years of recent, experience in budgetary administration/financial management with a large complex budget (or an equivalent combination); formulation of yearly/biennial operations budgets, capital improvement budgets, economic forecasting and revenue projections. Highly motivated and strategic thinking, team oriented individual. Desire knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for government operations.

REQUIRES: Knowledge of governmental budget theories and practices; of techniques and methods used in financial analysis and sound business practices; of relational database operations; of web publishing software and techniques.

Ability to analyze financial data, draw conclusions and prepare clear and concise reports; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to establish effective working relationships with individuals at all levels. Skill in the operation of microcomputers to create and maintain various financial programs.