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The Budget Manager is a highly responsible professional involved in budgetary and fiscal analysis resulting in the preparation and annual oversight of a comprehensive City-wide budget that is compliant with Florida’s TRIM laws. This process will require strategic planning, knowledge of complex financial models and interface with multiple stakeholders (City Manager, Department heads, Mayor/Commission, citizen advisory boards, etc.). Requires material participation in the development of a sound financial plan which aligns with business objectives and assistance to upper management in a variety of administrative/research functions and special projects. Work is performed under the general direction of the Finance Director.
Main Responsibilities:
o Develop, analyze and interpret budget policy & procedure, directives, regulations; maintain budgetary records in compliance with State retention laws.
o Prepare a detailed City-wide financial budget that complies with the TRIM process; gather, extract, review, verify, and consolidate a variety of narrative information and statistical data in order to present a budget that serves as a policy document, an operations guide, a financial plan and a communication device.
o Train relevant stakeholders on the budget process and entering annual budget information.
o Assist Departments in developing and amending their budgets; work up the mid- and year-end budget amendments and present to Commission.
o Recommend budgetary adjustments and develop narrative justification to support unanticipated changes in operations and/or funding to include preparation, analysis and administration of budget transfers and appropriations to/from fund balance; advise on the propriety and legality of using funds for specific purposes.
o Determine the propriety and cost effectiveness of funding requests and expenditures through review of budget and accounting transactions and analysis of productivity, workload and program accomplishments.
o Execute and oversee weekly, monthly and/or quarterly reviews such as budget variance analysis, short- and long-range forecasting; review and investigation of financial entries, documents, and reports for errors and inconsistencies; advise upper management on the allocation of the City’s resources as well as the efficiency and effectiveness of programs.
o Use intuition and experience to complement data.Set budget performance measurement standards, conduct analysis, prepare reports and make recommendations for performance improvement.
o Develop complex financial models utilizing Excel, Business Analytics, trend analysis, pro formas, the collaborative process, etc.
o Assist and advise in the preparation and monitoring of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
o Monitor grant programs for required reporting and program compliance.
o Financially evaluate assessment districts, advise board liaison(s), and perform the necessary administrative functions to levy annual assessments.
o Supervise the Business Analyst positions to include training, job oversight and annual reviews which will invariably require competence with the job duties of that position.
o Frequently required to travel to other locations to meet or train with departments regarding projects and budgeting
o Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees (including counseling and, when needed, termination); addressing complaints and resolving problems related to the team
- Regular in-person attendance, since face-to-face interaction and coordination of work with other employees, outside colleagues, residents, or vendors, and all immediate access to documents or other information located only in the workplace is required.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
o Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field with five (5) years of experience in budget management and three (3) years of experience in government budgeting
o Master’s degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
o MUST have expertise in Microsoft Excel (creating spreadsheets and using advanced formulas.)
o Understanding of pivot tables
o Up-to-date with accounting laws and regulations
o Hands-on experience with financial and statistical software
o Financial Management
o Problem Solving/Analysis
o Strategic Thinking
o Attention to Detail
o Ethical conduct
o Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and comfortable working independently
o Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including strong spelling, grammar, and punctuation
o Must be committed to providing outstanding customer service and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
Essential Physical Skills:
o Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
o Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
o Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
o Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and stand as necessary
o Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer
o Works extensively at computer terminals. The work is performed in an office environment with frequent visits to end user locations. Work with a variety of hand and computer diagnostic tools to identify, repair and solve problems. Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to occasionally heavy work, which may involve some lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials weighing between 0-20 pounds.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:
o Florida Driver’s License
Working Hours and Environment:
o Full-time, exempt
o Works inside an office environment
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $77,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winter Springs, FL 32708: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Master’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Budget management: 5 years (Preferred)
- Government Budget: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
