Operating Budget Analyst - Fiscal Consultant II

Join Our Office Of Financial Management

Start here. Grow here. Stay here. 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

• 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!) 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 : + 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 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. 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). 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! + 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!)

Sarasota County Commitment

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. 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.