Salary: $76,902.59 - $119,214.36 Annually
Location : 101 NE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: NB172-03
Department: Office of Management & Budget
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 5:30 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY
Performs advanced professional and administrative work serving as a fiscal and management consultant to City departments and as a staff advisor to the City Manager's Office. Responsible for coordinating and developing recommendations for resource allocation activities and issues throughout the year. Work performed also includes budget monitoring, forecasting, and operational analysis. The position requires close attention to detail and a high level of analytical ability in order to provide input in the formulation of the City's budget.

This is a non-classified "at-will" position and not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement.

This is a Management Category III position which includes six (6) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $250/month.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Conducts in-depth administrative and operational studies; develops and performs statistical and research studies
• Presents analysis and recommendations to departmental leadership and the City Manager's Office to support informed decision-making in fulfillment of the City's strategic goals.
• Advises departments regarding budget issues; drafts policies and procedures
• Assists in the maintenance of proper budgetary controls; prepare special financial and budget reports; and participates in a variety of related complex special assignments and projects.
• Evaluates work measurement/productivity studies, management controls, plans of service, fiscal accountability, methods analysis, and other elements of management and administration.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical and financial data to review budgets and justify funding requests.
• Conducts complex revenue and expenditure forecasts; coordinates and conducts sensitive and complex budgetary policy, financial, statistical, and programmatic research; analyzes spreadsheets and financial data for the purpose of making a financial recommendation leading to the efficient use of funds and to facilitate short- and long-range planning.
• Performs financial and operational analysis of a department's organizational structure, management systems, and staffing needs to assist in the development of departmental-wide strategies and plans in support of the City's strategic objectives.
• Examines all budget estimates for completeness and conformance with procedures, regulations and prevailing policies, quality control, impact on and/or duplication with other departments, and inclusion of City Commission priorities; analyzes the need for budget amendments and carry forward requests and prepares the appropriate City Commission agenda items.
• Manages, as assigned, the Community Investment Plan development process, the Citywide Grants Management Process, and quarterly budget-to-actuals projection reports.
• Performs related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, statistics, economics, business or public administration, or other appropriate field.
2. Possess at least three (3) years of responsible professional experience in budgeting, accounting, auditing, or in performing related fiscal or management analysis work.
3. A qualifying Master's Degree in a job-related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
4. Intermediate or higher-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite is required.
5. To claim Veterans' Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Related financial government experience.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.
For technical support with your application, contact from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or email .
01

What is the highest level of education you have received from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, statistics, economics, business or public administration, or other appropriate field?

• No college level education, or education is in an unrelated field
• Some college and/or Associate's Degree obtained
• Bachelor's Degree obtained
• Master's Degree obtained

02

If you possess a Master's Degree please indicate the field of study, if not enter N/A.
03

How many years of responsible professional paid work experience do you possess in budgeting, accounting, auditing, or in performing related fiscal or management analysis work?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 -2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 7 or more years

04

Please describe your Excel experience by selecting from the following levels of experience:

• No experience
• Beginner - Navigation; Tables; AutoSum; Charts; Print Formats
• Intermediate - Pivot Tables, Reference; Lookup, Logical, Math, Text Functions
• Expert - Arrays; VBA & Macros; Data Analysis & Models

05

Are you at an intermediate or higher level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your years of paid work experience in budgeting, accounting, auditing, or in performing related fiscal or management analysis work which qualifies you for this position. Please include your employer, position(s), and dates during which you obtained this experience. Do not enter, "See Resume" or similar.
07

Describe your related financial government experience. Include the name of the government entities you worked for. If none, enter, "None". Do not enter, "See Resume" or similar.
08

Describe your skill level in Microsoft Excel (beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert), and include in your answer a detailed description of all of the capabilities/functionalities you are proficient in (i.e. pivot tables).
09

Describe in detail a recent work product you completed utilizing Microsoft Excel, and include in your answer how the program helped you to complete your task.
10

Do you possess related financial government experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question