Michael Blunt

About Michael Blunt

Michael is the Budget Manager for the City of Issaquah, with municipal experience from…

Experience

1. Senior Budget & Research Analyst

   City Of Goodyear

   Sep 2023 — Present · Goodyear, AZ, US

   Acts as a Budget Liaison for various City departments. Coordinates and provides technical support to City department staff by resolving budget problems, providing training in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of annual budgets, and other related activities.Performs various forms of budget and financial analysis, estimates and forecasts in support of the annual budget including revenue, operating and capital expenditures, and fund balance and capital funds availability.Provides analysis of the cost-of-service models and rate studies for various activities. Assists Budget & Research Manager with special studies and cost allocation plans.Prepares monthly and quarterly budget variance reports for department operating budgets, one-time supplemental budget allocations, capital improvement program and or revenues and other resources.Coordinates and prepares employee salary schedules, position control, and benefit and tax cost information and rates calculation for use in budget development system. Prepares analysis and reporting for positions including change tracking and department positions schedules.Administers development impact fee program budget and study process and annual reporting in compliance with state law.Prepares financial schedules and presentations in support of the annual budget process and budget document. Coordinates the publication of the budget book. Participates in completion of the City\'s annual Capital Improvement Program documents. Gathers needed information, writes narratives and prepares draft presentations.Prepares general and economic impact analysis by researching pertinent data and developing recommendations for the Budget & Research Manager and senior management.Conducts long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts related to operating and capital expenditures, fund and balances, revenues and/or development impact fees.

Education

• Grand Canyon University

  Master's degree, MBA

• Kennewick High School

  High School Diploma

  2013 — 2017

• Grand Canyon University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

  2017 — 2020