Revenue Forecasting Specialist

Posting Expires: Posted until filled.

Salary Range: $50,900-$67,800

General Description and Classification Standards

Performs complex forecasting, budgeting, and analysis functions of the Office of Revenue. Primary responsibilities include the budget development, management, and compilation of monthly financial reports and to prepare, analyze, and communicate month end results for review and/or decision making by Senior Management. Acts as primary resource to Senior Management. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of an array of factors.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision. May work independently with responsibility for assigned function(s) or program(s).

Leadership

This person will not directly supervise employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Regularly monitor actual revenue performance against forecasted figures, identify variances, and adjust forecasts as necessary. Continuously evaluate the accuracy of forecasting models and refine them over time.
• Performs city and state legislative analysis to determine fiscal impact to City.
• Prepares and presents specified data to various stakeholders including government officials, department heads, finance committees, and the public.
• Routinely perform ad hoc analysis and lead special projects.
• Will work closely with budget analysts and government officials to provide accurate revenue projections that inform budget decisions.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards that govern municipal finance to ensure compliance in forecasting and reporting practices.

Financial Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year forecasts and budgets.
• Ensure integrity of data produced in financial model and financial systems and ensures accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of financial data and revenue.
• Use statistical models, economic theories, and forecasting techniques, to develop revenue projections for different revenue sources such as property taxes, sales taxes, fees, and other sources of income.

Planning and Analysis

• Write data-backed reports to support the management team in making strategic business decisions.
• Analyze financial data and create financial analysis models to support leadership decision-making.
• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and other operational metrics.
• Build financial models to simulate different revenue scenarios based on factors like changes in tax rates, economic conditions, population growth, and policy changes.
• Identify potential risks and uncertainties that could impact revenue streams, such as changes in federal or state funding, economic downturns, or shifts in consumer behavior.
• Collaborate with other departments such as economic development, planning, and public works to understand how various factors impact revenue streams and incorporate this knowledge into your forecasting models.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

• The preferred candidate will demonstrate the ability to focus on attention to detail.
• Familiarity with a variety of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting applications or models.
• Ability to quickly sift through various inputs and arrive at a logical, executable conclusion.
• Must be comfortable presenting to executive management on a regular basis.
• Passion for improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making.
• Strong reporting and organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Self-motivated, pro-active, and positive attitude.
• Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, knowing what is important both in short term and long-term deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field;
• 5-10 years of specific financial forecasting, analysis, and budget development professional experience.
• Demonstrated and progressive career history in financial or budget related roles.
• Highly Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly developed presentation skills.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred but not required;
• Municipal finance and government experience preferred but not required.
• Oracle experience highly preferred but not required.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-06-11

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• City of Atlanta

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