The Budget Manager manages the preparation and administration of the annual operating and capital improvement budget under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Finance. In this capacity, this position is expected to be a key staff member that will assist with the development of strategic financial plans for the City and make recommendations to the City’s Management Team regarding budget policy, development and implementation. Manages day to day operations of the Budget Department.

Applicants must submit a cover letter & resume.

• Plan and oversee the City’s annual budget process.
• Oversee preparation of the five-year financial forecast.
• Coordinate a fiscally responsible five-year Capital Improvement Program in conjunction with the Capital Project Managers, Accounting department, and Treasury.
•  Responsible for managing and administrating financial systems.
• Manages and coordinates quarterly financial reports.
• Coordinate with departments to develop schedules and instruments to facilitate departmental budget preparation and serves as liaison to Management team.
• Review analysis of operating budget requests and coordinate discussion of concerns with department managers and make recommendations based on Council/Management priorities.
• Analyze and develop revenue projections in accordance with Management and the City’s Fiscal and Budgetary Policy and provide detailed analysis of various revenue streams as requested.
• Assists Management with development of options to balance the budgets for the major operating funds.
• Coordinate and submit the budget document that meets the standards set by the GFOA Distinguished Budget Awards program.
• Work with Departments on development of budget estimates for personnel, benefits, and Internal Cost Allocations for Internal Service Funds.
• Assists the Assistant Finance Director and works with WCAD on calculating the Truth-in-Taxation for the annual City tax rate.
• Prepare City Council agenda items and presentations on budget issues, program analysis and/or revenue analysis as requested.
• Assist with bond issuance process as requested, including cash flow needs for new CIP projects.
• Monitor budget performance trends.
• Work with the Accounting Department in preparing monthly financial reports and portions of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (AFR) as requested.
• Oversee Internal Service Allocation model.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or an applicable field with 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal budgeting/financial analysis or revenue analysis. OR

Preferred Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, and an applicable field, with two (2) years of progressively responsible experience.  CGFO preferred and may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Knowledge of:

• Modern and highly complex principles and practices of municipal administration, organization, functions and services
• Principles of personnel selection, supervision, training and evaluation
• Methods and techniques of effective proposal preparation
• Management skills and practices applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs
• Research techniques, sources and availability of information and methods of report presentation
• Pertinent and applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
• Statistical and financial analysis techniques
• Financial systems

Skill in:

• Selecting, developing, organizing, motivating, training, supervising, and evaluating staff.
• Gathering, compiling, analyzing, and evaluating a variety of data and making sound policy and procedural recommendations.
• Applying general management principles to complex situations.
• Interpreting and communicating to others the rules, regulations, and guidelines regarding concerns and needs.
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Preparing and administering large budgets.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Demonstrating proficiency in both oral and written communications.
• Operating a computer and use variety of software applications.
• Recognizing, evaluating, and responding adequately to a variety of policy issues faced by the City.
• Reading and comprehending industry journals and magazines, letters, newsletters, memos and maps.
• Writing messages, letters, memos, reports, statistical information and contracts, and policies and procedures.
• Performing complex mathematical calculations for projects and to analyzes expenditures/cost over time.
• Analyzing and interpreting data, policies and procedures.
• Exercising tact and diplomacy when dealing with vendors and the public.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class C Texas driver’s license

Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) – preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, and talking.

Hiring Range: $75,600.72 - $94,702.40 annually depending on qualifications.