Principal Budget Analyst

Job Description:Under the supervision of the Department Manager, Budget Planning and Analysis, the Principal Budget Analyst: performs complex budget functions to develop, prepare, evaluate, and manage the annual operating budget of Pace Suburban Bus; monitors and tracks spending of the Agency's annual operating budget; implements and maintains various planning and control reporting mechanisms; prepares or assists in the preparation of annual budget documents and presentations related to the Agency's operating budget; and, ensures accurate monthly reporting, analysis and expense forecasting.Essential functions include:Coordinating the development, implementation, and control of budgets for operating services and related administrative expenses including labor/fringe budgets; performing advanced analyses of budget performance and cash flow on a monthly, annual, and ad hoc basis and making recommendations to management regarding budget performance and potential efficiencies; performing special studies and participating in projects related to budget, revenue, personnel, and management decisions.Developing, maintaining, and implementing methods of analyzing and modeling financial information, responding to requests for both internal and external data; prepares complex budget and financial reports as mandated by accounting standards and the administration; assisting internal and external clients in compiling data and interpreting reporting requirements and regulations; creating and maintaining statistical reports; planning and monitoring timelines in order to meet strict deadlines in reporting requirements: reviewing and verifying statistical and financial information. including audit reports.Maintaining budget information in existing general ledger structures and assisting inestablishing general ledger codes in accordance with federal reporting requirements. Completing processes required to convert revenue, expense, and statistical budgets to appropriate format to load line-item budgets into general ledger; reconciling general ledger revenue and expense reports with monthly and annual budgets.Formulating, implementing and maintaining budget policies and procedures; assisting with training and quality review of work products for junior staff members; representing the department as a member of internal or external working groups or committees.Other duties as assigned or required.QualificationsEducations: Qualified candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience in budgeting, forecasting, finance or a related field with increasing responsibility.Proficiencies:Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and be proficient in proficient in financial reporting software (Oracle-preferred) and report writing software (Crystal Reports preferred). Strong customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Preferred experience with the public sector or transportation industry. Familiarity with accounting principles.Working conditions: Work is performed in an office environment with most of the workday consisting of computer work.This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of a 6-month job introduction period.Physical Requirements:Must be able to sit for extended periods and type on a computer. May be required to travel to locations within Pace service area for meetings and presentations.Salary: Full Salary Range: $70,902 – 148,969Anticipated starting Salary: $ 80,732 - $98,157Pace provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential. The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. About UsPace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (“Pace”), was established to aid and assist public transportation in the six-county northeastern Illinois area consisting of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties.As an equal opportunity employer, Pace seeks to employ qualified personnel in all job classifications and to provide equal opportunities in a manner that will not discriminate against any person because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or civil union status, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, order of protection status, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic defined under applicable law.Thank you for your interest in Pace. If you are having difficulty completing this application or require other assistance, please contact Devlin Collins at devlin.collins@pacebus.com.