Salary: $122,410.93 - $173,420.70 Annually
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: FM26-036
Department: Financial Management - (UC)
Division: FM-BUDGET-BUDGET ANALYSIS
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTIONThe Department of Financial Management is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional for the position of Budget Analysis Officer.
Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint of
$147,916.861 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.
THE POSITION The Budget Analysis Officer is an at-will management position that reports to the Manager of the Budget Management Bureau. The Budget Management Bureau is a high-performing, engaging, and collaborative team environment. This position provides central management regarding the understanding of the fiscal health and status of funds, which includes the management of budgetary funds available focused on non-General Fund Citywide funds. This position facilitates the citywide review of funds for anomalies and the understanding of complex transactions, management and oversight of citywide reserves, internal designations, carryover appropriation and clean-up, and reserve policies for various funds. Additionally, this position leads in-depth analysis of key fund proformas including out-year projections evaluating revenue and expense trends.
As a core member of the Budget Management Bureau leadership team, the position will not only be responsible for day-today duties as assigned but is expected to be an active and engaged participant in robust and lively discussions regarding City issues and concerns, often providing insight and offering ideas for areas of improvement to processes, policies, and overall Citywide strategies as it relates to budget. This position will work closely with the Accounting Bureau in the Financial Management Department and with staff across all levels and functions throughout the City, including translating financial accounting reports into accurate budgetary information. This position will also be expected to manage a variety of projects and duties throughout the year in an extremely high-pressure environment with tight deadlines and often changing directions based on City circumstances. Finally, the position will not only indirectly and directly supervise Budget Management Bureau staff across various functions but will also provide consistent support to grow and develop the capabilities of budget staff.
IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving and interpersonal/communication skills to navigate through political and practical citywide issues and challenges, as well as be a self-starter with strong critical and analytical abilities. As part of the leadership team, the Officer will serve as a key resource to support budget staff and departments as they navigate various budget processes and special projects throughout the year. The ideal candidate will work to create a sense of trust, effective communication, and foster strong team dynamics through building strong employee morale.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Works closely and routinely with Budget, Accounting, and departmental staff to understand and ensure available budgetary funds are understood and accounts/transactions are set up properly, including budgetary and non-budgetary revenue and expense transactions.
- Directly supervises budget staff assigned to the position, as well as provides guidance for other staff on relevant analysis and projects.
- Oversees highly complex special projects.
- Develops capabilities of budget staff.
- May assume primary responsibility for one or more department budgets.
- Works closely with City staff across all levels of the organization, including department and executive management.
- Develops and conducts trainings.
- Creates and makes presentations to City Council, commissions, and committees when appropriate.
- Leads review of Citywide personnel requisition requests that require Budget Management level review.
- Leads the fiscal impact analysis for negotiations with the City's 12 labor bargaining units.
- Represents the Budget Manager and the Director of Financial Management at various public and interdepartmental meetings dealing with critical City issues and concerns.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILEEDUCATIONGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field (Proof of education is required at time of submission).
EXPERIENCE- Three years of progressive finance experience such as collecting, compiling and analyzing financial, statistical and technical data, or equivalent analytical skills.
- Three years of experience working effectively with senior management in the public sector.
- Two years of supervisory or managerial level experience in the related field.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field
SELECTION PROCEDUREThis recruitment will close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. To be considered, applicants must complete the online application and submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7008.
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.
Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.
Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.
Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination.
Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.
Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.
Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.
Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;
- Department Head $650.00
- Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00
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