Job Posting End Date: July 13, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
Hiring range: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 07/13/2026 in order to be considered.
Position Description
The mission of the Anoka County Finance department is to enrich our community by providing quality services and assuring financial integrity. The department has an immediate opening for a Senior Budget Analyst who will perform various duties, such as annual Anoka County budget preparations. This position is responsible for overseeing financial resources, allocation of funds, preparing budget analysis and reports, monitoring spending and creating cost-benefits analyses for Anoka County.
This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of July 20th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).
24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
Advancement/professional development opportunities.
Work Location
This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Budget Analyst:
Partners with leaders in preparing and developing the annual budget by providing analysis and guidance throughout the process.
Review budget proposals to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with County policies and alignment with strategic priorities.
Evaluate funding requests for necessity, merit and long-term fiscal impact, provide funding recommendations.
Prepare complex budget reports and analyses, including fund balance projections, budget variance analysis and debt service analysis.
Ensure adherence to the budgeted levels and fund balance projections.
Administer Anoka County’s performance measurements and evaluate the impact of changes proposed through Federal and State mandates, laws, statutes, and accounting pronouncements.
Forecast fund balance levels to recommend reserve designations and tax levy requirements during the budget process.
Explain budget and financial policies, procedures and concepts to leaders and finance team.
Develop recommendations for budget-related policies, process improvements, and long-range financial planning.
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group promoting a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Bachelor’s degree.
Four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in finance, budget analysis, or a closely related field.
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
Six years (2,080 annual hours) or more of job-related experience in finance, budget analysis, or a closely related field.
Possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial systems and county organization and operation and ability to apply that knowledge.
Ability to analyze, develop and interpret rules, regulations, policies and practices.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Standard office environment.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.
Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Selection Process
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO
