Housing & Community Development Finance Budget Analyst

Posting Date

05/29/26

Application Deadline

06/05/26

Pay Range

$65,000 - $103,750 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Human Services

About the Position

The Finance Budget Analyst provides fiscal grants management including professional technical assistance, preparation, and monitoring related to departments budget, all fiscal matters related to Housing Urban Development (HUD) grant, audits, and federal regulations while ensuring fiscal integrity of operations. 

About the Department

The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds resiliency in the community and promotes the well-being of County residents experiencing adversity through a variety of programs and services to help people and families thrive. These opportunities include early childhood education, housing, homeownership, independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities, career development for job seekers with barriers to employment, crisis rental and utility assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness. HSD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity, promotes respect, and facilitates social and economic mobility. 
 
In 2025, the Human Services Department was the proud recipient of 23 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlighting the Department’s commitment to providing support for low-income and at-risk communities.  Maricopa County Human Services was honored for a wide variety of programs showcasing their valuable work including Regional Solutions to Homelessness in Rural and Underserved Communities, Pathway to Rapid Reemployment, Tonopah Fire Station Improvements, Refugee Relocation Assistance Program, Early Education Division’s EVIT Expanded Partnership, and several other initiatives. 
 
Join our team and unlock your potential!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of professional-level finance experience in budgeting, auditing, government finance, or grant accounting 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire

• Must secure a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

• Must obtain Maricopa County Certified Agency Procurement Aide (CAPA) certification within two months of hire

We Also Value

• Experience in public sector or non-profit accounting or budgeting environment with specific experience in budgeting, auditing and grants accounting

• Experience and knowledge of HUD grant programs, to include:
  HOME Investment Partnership Program 
  Community Development Block Grant

• Experience and knowledge of Integrated Disbursement & Information System (IDIS)

• Management of multi-year grant funds

Job Contributions

Reporting (50%):

• Assists with the preparation and submission of the HUD Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, IDIS actives, Program Income reporting, Match reporting and Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

• Prepares and presents internal and external monthly financial status reports that include budget to actual and forecasts

• Performs complex accounting, budgeting, and forecasting functions, including but not limited to resolving complex financial and business issues, completing in-depth financial analysis, and recommending/implementing new work processes, polices, and procedures

• Ensures accurate and timely accounting, analysis, and reporting of Departmental and Divisional financial information and data; review invoices and reports required by funding agencies

• Prepares grant expenditure reports, invoices, and cash draws in compliance with County and grant requirements while reconciling the cash draws in accordance with IDIS

• Conducts Fiscal Subrecipient Monitoring on all HUD contracted partners

• Provide technical assistance to staff and partners regarding fiscal compliance with federal grants

• Maintains knowledge of OBM uniform guidance 2 CFR part 200 and Integrated Disbursement & Information System (IDIS)

• Assists in preparation of Schedule of Expenditure for Federal Awards (SEFA)

Forecasting (20%):

• Analyzes actual and budget expenditures while also using programmatic data to accurately forecast expenditures; may be completed at a program, divisional, or departmental level

• Prepares and presents internal and external monthly financial status reports that include budget to actual and forecasts

• Performs complex accounting, budgeting, and forecasting functions, including but not limited to resolving complex financial and business issues, completing in-depth financial analysis, and recommending/implementing new work processes, polices, and procedures

• Develops staffing projections (including budget) to ensure positions are fully funded

Payables (30%):

• Reviews general ledger and analyze expenditures, revenues, payroll, accruals, and cost allocations to verify compliance with County and grants regulations

• Prepares grant expenditure reports, invoices, and cash draws in compliance with County and grant requirements while reconciling the cash draws in accordance with IDIS

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require long periods of sitting, reading, and typing

• Requires travel to program sites throughout Maricopa County

• The position requires travel to and from various county, client, and contractor locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

 

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

 

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