About this role
Posting Expires: 1/30/26
Salary Range: $63,401.31- $75,000.00
General Description and Classification Standards:
Performs complex revenue forecasting, budgeting, and analysis functions of the Department of Finance - Office of Revenue & Collections. Primary responsibilities include revenue forecast development, budget support, variance analysis, preparation, and communication of monthly financial reports for senior leadership. Acts as a resource to senior management and works on issues of diverse scope requiring analysis of multiple financial, economic, and policy-related factors
Supervision Received:
The Financial Planning Forecaster reports to the Revenue Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
Regularly monitor actual revenue performance against forecasted figures; identify variances and recommend forecasts adjustments as necessary.
Continuously evaluate the accuracy of forecasting models and refine methodologies to improve reliability over time.
Performs city and state legislative analysis to assess fiscal impact to City revenue.
Prepare and present financial and revenue data to various stakeholders, including senior leadership, government officials, department heads, finance committees, and the public.
Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and lead special analytical projects as assigned.
Collaborate closely with budget analysts and government officials to develop accurate revenue projections that inform budget development and policy decisions.
Maintain awareness of relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards that govern municipal finance to ensure compliance with forecasting and reporting practices.
Financial Reporting
Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year forecasts and budgets.
Ensure integrity and accuracy of data used in financial models and systems
Compile, analyze, and report revenue data in support of internal and external reporting requirements
Apply statistical models, economic theories, and forecasting techniques to project revenues from various sources, including property taxes, sales taxes, fees, and other revenue streams.
Planning and Analysis
Develop data-driven reports and presentations to support the strategic decision-making by the executive leadership team
Analyze financial data and build financial models to support long-term planning and operational decision-making
Perform revenue forecasting, reporting, and analysis of key financial and operational metrics.
Build scenario-based financial models to assess the impact of changes in tax rates, economic conditions, population growth, and policy changes.
Identify potential financial risks and uncertainties that could impact revenue streams, including changes in federal or state funding, economic downturns, or shifts in consumer behavior.
Collaborate with departments such as Economic Development, Planning, and Public Works to understand cross-functional impacts on revenue and incorporate findings into forecasting models.
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tools and methodologies
Ability to sift through large volumes of data and develop logical, actionable conclusions.
Must be comfortable presenting complex financial information to executive management and stakeholders on a regular basis.
Demonstrated passion for improvement and process enhancement
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong reporting, organizational, and documentation skills.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines
Self-motivated, proactive, and ability to work independently
Ability to process numerical data quickly and accurately.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and balance short term and long-term deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- (5) or more years of professional experience in financial forecasting, analysis, or budget development
- Demonstrated progressive experience in financial, budgetary or analytical roles.
- Highly Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Municipal finance and government experience
- Experience with Oracle financial systems highly preferred
Other facts
About City of Atlanta
The City of Atlanta remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the nations busiest in daily passenger flights. Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce. The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies.
Atlanta is the Capital city of the southeast, a city of the future with strong ties to its past. The old in new Atlanta is the soul of the city, the heritage that enhances the quality of life in a contemporary city. In the turbulent 60's, Atlanta was "the city too busy to hate." And today, in the 21st Century, Atlanta is the "city not too busy to care".
For more than four decades Atlanta has been linked to the civil rights movement. Civil Rights leaders moved forward, they were the visionaries who saw a new south, a new Atlanta. They believed in peace. They made monumental sacrifices for that peace. And because of them Atlanta became a fast-pace modern city which opened its doors to the 1996 Olympics.
Die-hard Southerners view Atlanta as the heart of the Old Confederacy; Atlanta has become the best example of the New South, a fast-paced modern city proud of its heritage.
In the past two decades Atlanta has experienced unprecedented growth -- the official city population remains steady, at about 420,000, but the metro population has grown in the past decade by nearly 40%, from 2.9 million to 4.1 million people. A good measure of this growth is the ever-changing downtown skyline, along with skyscrapers constructed in the Midtown, Buckhead, and outer perimeter (fringing I-285) business districts.
What you'll do
- The Financial Planning Forecaster is responsible for complex revenue forecasting, budgeting, and analysis functions, including the preparation and communication of financial reports for senior leadership. They also monitor revenue performance, conduct legislative analysis, and collaborate with various departments to develop accurate revenue projections.
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