Budget Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.):

• Manages, coordinates, and oversees the City's budget process with all city departments, including meeting with department staff to create revenue, payroll and other expenditure budgets, provides complex financial analysis and develops various financial reports.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to departments regarding the budget process and procedures. Reviews budget details and narratives submitted by departments for accuracy and work with departments to resolve problems.
• Conducts extensive research of external markets, legislation, and analysis to determines impacts to City operations and performance to formulates revenue and expenditure forecasts and convey detailed recommendations for annual budgetary proposals, modifications, and adjustments.
• Coordinates with department directors and staff to prepare operating budgets, the five-year capital improvement plan, budget modifications, and adjustments. Develops and conducts budget process training.
• Performs and coordinates the integration of budget changes, amendments and transfers in the budget system and assures alignment with the chart of accounts. Researches, develops, and prepares revenue and expenditure analysis and monthly budget status reports.
• Manages the budget system, maintains system integrity, chart of accounts alignment, system, and process documentation. Coordinates budget system updates and modification and end-user training.
• Presents and communicates financial information in a timely, accurate, understandable and meaningful form to City Council, City management, various Commissions and the public as required.
• Provides budget analytical support for collective bargaining negotiations, including budget analysis and reports and costing of proposals.
• Develops and/or reviews City-wide Indirect Cost Allocation Plan and determine billable rates.
• Evaluates software systems to ensure property system controls and efficiency. Implements new software as needed.
• Trains, motivate, and evaluates assigned staff; establishes standards of productivity and performance; prepares and presents employee performance reviews and action plans, as needed; provides or coordinates staff training; recommends employee recognition; and oversee daily operations.
• Conducts budget audits and reviews; advises Director of Finance & City Treasurer on budgetary, financial, or other departmental matters.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, financial management, business administration, public administration, economics, or a closely related field, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities is required. A master's degree in accounting, budgeting, financial management, or a related field is preferred. Five (5) years of performing increasingly responsible professional experience in finance, budgeting, or accounting is required. At least two (2) years of experience supervisory

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practice, and objectives of public sector budgeting include development, preparation, adoption, implementation, evaluation, and performance monitoring, auditing and rep