Budget Analyst - Finance
Company: Town of Castle Rock
Location: Castle Rock
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
This position will remain open continuously until filled. The
Town of Castle Rock ’s future and the quality of that depend on the
choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make
decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle
Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value
teamwork, cooperation , and quality communication. We strive to
provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage
creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values
to apply. Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes: The
opportunity to make a difference in our community Career
Advancement Programs Employee well-being program Competitive total
compensation with an excellent benefits package Free membership to
the MAC or Recreation Center Public Service Student Loan
Forgiveness eligible employer Position Overview: The Town of Castle
Rock has an outstanding opportunity for a Budget Analyst in our
Finance Department. T his position performs professional budgetary,
financial, and accounting work for the Town. Work includes annual
budget development, monitoring and reporting budget status, data
analysis, account reconciliation, and verification and tracking of
contract information. P erforms duties in a manner consistent with
the stated values of the organization. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Serves as business liaison with Town departments
to provide financial support including analysis, planning, and
problem solving. Collaborates with Town departments in gathering
and processing financial and budgetary information. Contributes to
annual budget preparation and ongoing analysis including
development of personnel projections, development of new budget
requests, line-item revenue and expenditure forecasting, and
development of annual budget documents. Provides analysis of
financial data to evaluate significant fluctuations, trends, and
overall reasonableness of data; assists with research,
documentation and communication of findings and recommendations.
Develops, prepares or assists with monthly and quarterly account
reconciliations, capital carryforward schedules and financial
schedules for both actual and budget by fund to provide detailed
and summary level financial information to departments. Prepares,
reviews and monitors account balances and reports, including
documentation and resolution of variances. Reconciles differences.
Prepares, maintains, monitors, reviews, analyzes and reports
internal and external financial information and account balances.
Prepares monthly financial analysis report. Verifies and monitors
department contracts including amounts ensuring that
services/products/materials are within contractual
monetary/term/scope and within amount budgeted for
contract/project. Analyzes project cost versus original budget.
Assists with department planning by monitoring cash balances and
preparing cash flow analysis as required. Provides periodic reports
of balances, including interpretation of information and
recommendations. Assist with preparation and implementation of
budget amendments, budget transfers, capital carryforward, and
other budget management tasks. Responsible for completion of
special project assignments that may include annual property and
casualty insurance analysis and renewal, grant administration,
TABOR analysis, custom department reporting, escrow account
coordination, and/or others as assigned. Prepares schedules,
provides fund analysis narratives and other information. Assists
with information requested for the annual ACFR as necessary.
Assists with other annual reporting requirements. Develops,
maintains and documents record systems for key financial items.
Develops, implements and documents financial procedures and record
systems. Assists external auditors as needed. Performs other duties
as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: An equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience that demonstrates required
knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or closely related field
from an accredited college or university Experience: At least three
(3) years' experience in finance, budget, or accounting, including
analysis; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience. Preferred qualifications: Experience in Governmental
finance Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to exercise
independent judgment and initiative in identifying required work
assignments and appropriate methods to be utilized. Ability to
investigate variances, identify and implement solutions, and
maintain forward thinking approach to a variety of work situations.
Ability to apply accounting and budgetary principles and relevant
laws and regulations to the preparation and maintenance of fiscal,
accounting and budgetary records and reports. Ability to exercise
independent judgment and initiative in analyzing fiscal data and
making recommendations regarding the operations of various Town
activities. Ability to exercise tact and discretion in contact with
Federal, State, and Town officials and the public, and in handling
confidential personnel information. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with other employees and
the general public. Ability to explain, develop and continually
update departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of the
application of generally accepted accounting principles, practices
and techniques of accounting transactions. Thorough knowledge of
the principles and practices of record keeping and reporting.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and to compile and
analyze financial statements and reports. Strong skills in
Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and
Access needed. Ability to develop and modify work procedures,
methods and processes to improve efficiency. Ability to establish
and maintain moderately complex records and files, and to prepare
reports from such data. Ability to understand and follow oral and
written instructions. Ability to give detailed oral and written
instructions. Physical Demands: Sedentary work for long periods of
time Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds
Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing Occasionally
required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or
controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or
crawl Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer
and office equipment Vision for reading, recording and interpreting
information Speech communication and hearing to maintain
communication with employees and citizens Work Environment: Works
primarily in a clean, comfortable environment Equipment Used: Uses
standard office equipment including a personal computer system This
position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal
equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of
their employment. Must satisfactorily complete a criminal
background check prior to commencing employment. The Town of Castle
Rock is an equal opportunity employer.
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