Senior Budget Analyst - Finance

Anoka County

Senior Budget Analyst responsible for budget preparations and financial oversight at Anoka County. Collaborating with leaders to evaluate funding requests and prepare budget analysis and reports.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeAnoka • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $74,214 - $103,896 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budget preparation, financial analysis, and compliance with accounting standards. Proficient in communicating financial policies and procedures to stakeholders and managing performance measurements.

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Budget PreparationFinancial AnalysisCost-Benefit AnalysisGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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Hard Skills

Budget AnalysisFinancial ReportingPerformance MeasurementSpending MonitoringFunding Evaluation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)

Industry Keywords

Anoka CountyBudget ComplianceFinancial Resources AllocationFunding Recommendations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform various duties, such as annual Anoka County budget preparations
Oversee financial resources and allocation of funds
Prepare budget analysis and reports
Monitor spending and create cost-benefits analyses
Review budget proposals to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with County policies
Evaluate funding requests and provide funding recommendations
Prepare complex budget reports and analyses
Administer Anoka County’s performance measurements
Explain budget and financial policies and procedures to leaders and finance team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in finance, budget analysis, or a closely related field
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field (preferred)
Six years (2,080 annual hours) or more of job-related experience in finance, budget analysis, or a closely related field (preferred)
Possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation (preferred)
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days of paid flexible time off
Up to 12.5 paid holidays
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees
Pension plan and other retirement investment options
Advancement/professional development opportunities