Finance Analyst Supervisor for Budget

Full Job Description

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!

SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and employee-minded Finance Analyst Supervisor on our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Budget team within SDOT’s Finance and Administration Division.

This key team leader will support the day-to-day team functions by providing supervision and guidance on business practices, budget development and monitoring, and problem-solving.

The Supervisor will also support the Budget Manager and the Finance Manager in managing the pipeline of work that flows from the program teams through the Finance Team and ultimately to the Financial and Executive Leadership of the Department and City.

We are looking for a service-oriented professional who can maintain positive relationships and keep the team aligned with SDOT goals and timelines while working with many competing priorities.

Please note that we are also hiring a Finance Analyst Supervisor for our Capital Improvement Program finance team. You can find details on SDOT’s NEOGOV job page here.

Requirements

• Supports the development, recommendation, and monitoring of the Department’s biennial operating & maintenance (O&M) budget.
• Stewards the technical development of the SDOT budget in partnership with the Budget Manager, Finance Manager, and Chief Finance Officer.
• Develops and recommends budget and financial policies and procedures.
• Assigns, reviews, and supports the day-to-day work of Senior Finance Analysts.
• Supports Senior Finance Analysts in providing financial analysis and reporting for the O&M teams they support.
• Identifies and advises management on budget overruns, funding shortfalls, or other financial problems; recommends options and solutions; and works with management to resolve problems.

• Provides technical consultation and assistance to management in preparing budgets, grants, proposals, and contracts; interprets and applies budget and financial guidelines; responds to inquiries and requests from management and other departments regarding budget/financial issues and special reports and analyses.
• Updates the O&M Finance Analyst Desk Manual and provides technical training to the Senior Finance Analysts.
• Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

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

Experience:

• Four (4) years of professional experience with budget management, financial analysis, accounting, or related work.

Supervision:

• One (1) year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Familiarity with complex budgetary systems.
• Familiarity with Project Management systems.
• Effective communication and high-level customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to actively manage multiple processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.

Other Requirements:
Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.

Additional Information

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The City’s full salary range for this position is $56.19 - $65.48 hourly.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ryan Jones atRyan.Jones@Seattle.gov.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.