Title: Budget Analyst
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: Hiring range for this position is $73,142 - $84,114, commensurate with education and experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: VA Cannabis Control Authority
Location: VA Cannabis Control Authority
Agency Website: https://cca.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Budget Development and Forecasting
• Assist in preparing annual and biennial budgets in alignment with agency goals and state requirements.
• Develop revenue and expenditure forecasts based on historical data and projected trends.
• Coordinate with divisions to collect and validate budget requests.
• Enter and maintain budget data in Cardinal Financials
Budget Monitoring and Analysis
• Track expenditures and revenues against approved budgets using Cardinal Financials.
• Analyze variances and identify potential risks or cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly budget performance reports for leadership and department managers.
Financial Reporting and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia and agency policies.
• Generate reports from Cardinal Financials for legislative and audit purposes.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records for audits and reviews.
Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with program managers to provide budget guidance and support.
• Communicate budgetary constraints and recommendations clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a resource for financial planning and decision-making.
Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve budget processes and reporting efficiency.
• Support implementation of financial management systems and tools.
• Contribute to policy updates and procedural enhancements.
Minimum Qualifications
• Principles of budgeting, financial analysis, and public sector accounting.
• State financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Forecasting techniques and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpret and apply financial policies and regulations.
• Manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively across divisions and with leadership.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Experience:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or public sector finance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial management tools.
• Must possess a solid working knowledge of financial systems, with the ability to utilize system tools and data to support organizational planning, budgeting, and operational effectiveness.
Additional Considerations
• Familiarity with Cardinal Financials and state financial systems.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Angela Nichols
Phone: (804) 540-2290
Email: angela.nichols@cca.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call (804)653-9490 for assistance.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
