Budget Analyst

"Strong budgets build strong organizations. Join our team and help drive informed financial decisions that support our mission”

Department: Tribal Accounting
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Join Our Mission:
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

About the Role:
The Budget Analyst assists with the development, monitoring, and analysis of the Tribe’s operating, capital, and discretionary budgets. Responsibilities include budget planning, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and funding requirements. This position works closely with department leaders to support strategic decision-making and effective resource allocation. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support organizational goals.

Professional Staff of the Poarch Creek Indians will consistently demonstrate the abilities to influence, innovate, flex their style, and problem solve along with a strong commitment to embodying the core values of the Poarch Creek Indians, which include Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development, administration, and monitoring of operating, capital, and discretionary budgets.
• Review budget requests, prepare reports, forecasts, and budget presentations.
• Monitor expenditures and revenues, analyze budget variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
• Support financial forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial data and evaluate the impact of proposed programs, projects, and policy changes.
• Assist with performance measurement, budget tracking, and reporting initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Tribal policies, grant requirements, and funding restrictions.
• Maintain budget records and support audits, internal controls, and risk management efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
• Two (2) years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, governmental finance or related field required.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports preferred.
• Previous experience with new software implementation preferred.
• Experience with ERP and budgeting systems preferred.
• Tribal Government, municipal, county, state government, non-profit or public sector finance experience preferred.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Essential Competencies:

• Knowledge of budgeting, financial management, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Understanding of grant-funded budgets and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to improve processes, adapt to changing priorities, and overcome challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and the ability to serve as a positive representative of the organization and Tribal culture.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.