Budgets & Accountability Analyst -Law Department

OVERVIEW :

• Provides professional budgetary and accountability service in a staff capacity to support department and / or division management.  Develops complex procedures and techniques for planning and financial analyses, cost control and comprehensive programs for achieving departmental objectives.  Functions include budget, performance indices, cost control, contracts, and technical or business analysis projects.  May provide work direction to assigned staff.  SCOPE : Responsible, under the general direction of Division or Unit Head, for providing support to operations or services departments in preparation of routine and special reports to facilitate accounting / financial analyses of the department's operating plans, capital and expense budgets, and accountability for costs.  Performs special studies as required.  Serves as department's liaison with operation / support services organizations.  Incumbent may direct the work of assigned Budgets and Accountability Analysts and other assigned staff.   PRINCIPAL DUTIES : Coordinates the preparation of routine or special reports for department management review and approval.
• Works with corporate groups in maintaining the flow of business information to assist Department Head / Division Heads in keeping operating and manpower budgets within established programs and standards.
• Conducts studies relating to technical or business analysis, productivity and effective utilization of funds and resources or other areas of concern.
• Develops cost control measures required to meet cost / schedule / program objectives.
• Provides and records operations performance data with particular emphasis on portrayal of trends.
• Provides for the development and maintenance of statistical reports, visual presentations and others for management purposes.
• Guides the work of subordinates as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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