Job Title: Helene Recovery Business Analyst II
Department: County Manager
External Hiring Range: $66,919.84 - $83,552.23
Compensation Grade: 3006
Posted Internally and Externally
This is a grant-funded position and will end on December 30, 2030 unless extended. This position has specific benefits as allowed by County policy.
The purpose of this position is to support Buncombe County’s Tropical Storm Helene disaster recovery efforts by managing financial, grant, and budget processes within the Recovery Office. This role ensures compliance with federal and state funding requirements, provides accurate financial reporting, and supports the efficient allocation of resources to recovery projects and programs.
Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or related field; and four (4) years of experience in governmental accounting, budget management, and/or grant administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Functions of the position:
Assist in planning, developing, and implementing procedures for preparing and monitoring the Recovery Office financials and budget, ensuring alignment with County goals and recovery priorities.
Review, analyze, and monitor financials and budgets for recovery-related programs and projects, ensuring compliance with established County policies, federal and state funding requirements, and grant conditions.
Lead and coordinate the development of grant applications.
Provide logistical and administrative support for both grant-funded and non-grant-funded initiatives, including contract management, vendor invoicing, reimbursement processing, and ensuring program compliance and quality assurance.
Conduct analytical studies on recovery funding and expenditures, individually or as part of a team; prepare and present oral or written reports with findings and recommendations for improved financial practices and resource allocation.
Conduct special financial or management studies, as assigned, with emphasis on recovery funding efficiency, compliance, and transparency, present findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budgeting practices, and grant administration.
Knowledge of grant writing, acquisition, and management.
Knowledge of current federal, state, and local government grant programs.
Knowledge of technical and administrative rules and regulations in the subject area.
Knowledge of federal and state funding regulations, compliance requirements, and auditing standards.
Knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance, CDBG-DR, HUD, and other disaster recovery funding streams is preferred.
Skill in using Microsoft Excel, financial software, and grants management systems.
Skill in organizing, analyzing, and solving complex problems.
Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and prepare accurate reports.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners to ensure fiscal integrity of recovery efforts.
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.
It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.