City of Coconut Creek

And in the days, months, and years in between, you’ll be treated like family and invited to participate in fun events like Public Service Recognition Week, Halloween costume contests, holiday luncheons, wellness fairs, meditation sessions, chair massages, themed dress-up days, charitable causes, and so much more!. Our City is home to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Butterfly World, and the Coconut Creek Promenade.. Under the direction of the Budget and Grants Manager, develops, implements, and leads processes for Department Key Performance Indicators, City’s Balanced Scorecard, including benchmarking against similar agencies, quarterly reporting and review and analysis of results.. Identifies the need for budget adjustments, program improvements, and provides recommendations to Budget and Grants Manager. Prepares the schedule of expenditures for auditors and handles grant accounting, including tracking and monitoring all grants and ensuring grants are properly recorded in the general ledger

grants analyst

When you come work for the City of Coconut Creek, although you’re assigned an employee number, you’re not treated like one. With an average of 10 years of service (some as many as 30-plus!), our employees know they can transform their careers in Coconut Creek, the “Butterfly Capital of the World.” Today you may be applying to our Senior Budget & Grants Analyst position, but tomorrow that role could lead to wherever you want to go in the City! And in the days, months, and years in between, you’ll be treated like family and invited to participate in fun events like Public Service Recognition Week, Halloween costume contests, holiday luncheons, wellness fairs, meditation sessions, chair massages, themed dress-up days, charitable causes, and so much more! The City of Coconut Creek has been spotlighted as one of the “Best Cities to Live in America” by Money Magazine and a Top Ten Place to Live in Florida by Movoto and NerdWallet. This past year, we were awarded the Honorable Culture of Well-Being by Cigna and ranked #7 Healthiest Employer to Work For in the medium-sized company category by South Florida Business Journal. Our City is home to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Butterfly World, and the Coconut Creek Promenade. Every one of our business owners and 58,000 residents relies on our awesome 400+ employees. Are you ready to be one of us? If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and serving the public; if you are innovative, progressive, inclusive, dedicated, and looking for a workplace where you belong, consider applying to join our Coconut Creek family. GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs senior-level and experienced work in the Finance and Administrative Services Department. Responsible for the daily operations of the Budget and Grant functions, including overseeing the annual budget and capital improvement program and grants administration processes. Work is performed under direction with considerable latitude. Position relies on advanced level experience and exercises independent judgment to determine best approach by using and interpreting policies and procedures. Position seeks technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues. Salary: $72,987.20 -$93,038.40/annually (Depending on Qualifications) Hours of Work: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Days and hours are subject to change. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Budget
Under the direction of the Budget and Grants Manager, lead and participate in the routine annual budget process, from budget kickoff to final compilation of the Proposed and Adopted Budget Book, including budget process coordination, budget preparation, review and analysis (including Capital Improvement Programs), assisting departments, implementing changes to requirements for the award program, etc.
Under the direction of the Budget and Grants Manager, develops, implements, and leads processes for Department Key Performance Indicators, City’s Balanced Scorecard, including benchmarking against similar agencies, quarterly reporting and review and analysis of results.
Assists Departments with budget submittals and examines budget estimates, proposals, and requests for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with organization objectives
Coordinates and prepares Truth in Millage (TRIM), City ordinances, resolutions, and legal advertisement
Answers question regarding final tax bills
Monitors revenue and expenditures throughout the year, including identifying financial trends and prepares budget-to-actual forecasts and reports to ensure fiscal responsibility and budgetary compliance
Participates in identifying system and operational issues and assisting in the development and implementation of new or revised budget programs, systems, procedures and methods of operation
Performs complex technical fiscal studies, analyze acquired data, and recommends course of action
Independently performs in-depth revenue, expenditure and other financial analyses
Prepares management and operation review and/or studies of departments to improve efficiencies and processes, write reports documenting findings and recommendations to improve operations, reduce costs, and/or resolve problems
Performs a variety of other budget and related duties, including preparing briefings, recommendations, and presentations
Identifies the need for budget adjustments, program improvements, and provides recommendations to Budget and Grants Manager Grants Administration
Provide input and advice in developing grant systems and policies based on expertise
Under the direction of the Budget and Grants Manager, lead the grants processes, including monitoring compliance with rules and regulations, assisting with preparing grant applications and compliance reports, assisting grant administrators with compliance requirements, and research viable grant opportunities
Oversee process for coordinating any emergency related reimbursements with external agencies
Prepares and/or provide training on how to prepare grant documents as required by federal and state agencies
Prepares the schedule of expenditures for auditors and handles grant accounting, including tracking and monitoring all grants and ensuring grants are properly recorded in the general ledger
Oversee and/or prepare periodic (monthly, quarterly, and annual) grant financial records that reconcile to the general ledger
Prepares and trains staff on preparing daily and year-end grant related journal entries
Maintains and applies comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of grant laws, regulations and compliance matters
Other Independently performs complex financial, statistical, budgetary and other management analyses
Independently creates and performs routine and non-routine reconciliations or analyses to support decision making
Performs operational audit
Provides sound professional recommendations for action and significant assistance in developing and improving financial and budgetary policies, programs, and processes
Researches and writes monthly, annual, and special reports
Consults with personnel within and outside of the Department on matters of mutual interest
Accesses financial and other information to independently answer general questions and analysis as well as those related to specific accounts
Composes, inputs, and edits a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness
Participates in the design and modification of information systems
Performs related duties as assigned and/or required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline supplemented by five (5) or more years’ progressive experience in accounting, budgeting, financial/management analysis, or grants management. An equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered. Government experience preferred. The City reserves the right to consider alternate combinations of education, certification, training, and/or experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of budgeting principles and terminology
Knowledge of all applicable laws and regulations for budgeting and grants management
Knowledge of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance)
Knowledge of Florida Single Audit Act
Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
Skill in providing outstanding customer service
Ability to use critical thinking skills to research, suggest, develop, and implement improvements to processes and procedures
Ability to be proactive and goal oriented
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Ability to create, maintain, and utilize accurate files, records, and spreadsheets
Ability to prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports on a variety of financial, budgetary, and administrative issues
Ability to promote teamwork, unity, harmony and the highest ethical standards
Ability to establish quality control methods that promote high quality work
Ability self-evaluate and continuously improve one’s own knowledgeable, skills, and abilities
Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Ability to organize work for timely completion
Ability to quickly and independently learn new software
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
Must demonstrate behaviors that support the City’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Required conduct is to be ethical and fair while representing the City PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Extended work hours beyond normal business hours may be required during peak seasons, periods of high productivity, or in the event of an emergency. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances. SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.
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