Budget & Financial Analyst

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Budget & Financial Analyst

City of Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach, California, United States

Job Description:

Budget & Financial Analyst

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Manhattan Beach is actively seeking an experienced Budget and Financial Analyst to join our Finance Team. As the city of “Sun, Sand, and Sea”, Manhattan Beach is an exciting and beautiful beach community with ocean views from City Hall.

The ideal candidate will have extensive governmental accounting and budget preparation experience with deep knowledge of municipal finance practices, fiscal reporting, and revenue forecasting.

APPLY today to grow your career in our vibrant, full-service city!

Under general supervision, the Budget & Financial Analyst performs professional financial analysis and budget analysis functions involving the preparation and reconciliation of budgeting and financial records; administers financial system applications; conducts internal audits; prepares worksheets and analyzes data as part of the budget process; and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education/Training/Experience:

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of general and governmental accounting, budget preparation and monitoring, expenditure control, accounts payable and receivable, cash flow, and revenue forecasting; fiscal recordkeeping, payroll, and journal entries; fiduciary fund accounting and reporting; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations; automated financial management and accounting systems; financial reporting methods, techniques, and procedures; operating modern office equipment and communication tools.

Ability to:

Operate a computer and financial software system to prepare manual and computerized financial reports, maintain ledgers and journals, and analyze fiscal data and draw logical conclusions; analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner; prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials; organize work independently, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments; perform assignments with accuracy and attention to detail; communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

The application filing deadline is Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department.

The next step in the recruitment/selection process is a panel interview, and it is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

If you need special assistance in the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258.

NOTE: The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Manhattan Beach offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible employees including PERS medical plans, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and many more.
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To see detailed information about Mid-Management Employees Association (MBMEA) bargaining unit benefits, please visit our benefit page on City's official website.

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Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).

The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly.

The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan.

Closing Date/Time: 11/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$100,404.00 - $131,712.00 Annually
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