Budget Manager

Overseas Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the budget planning and preparation process
• Organizes, manages, and reviews the work of professional and technical staff performing budgetary planning and related activities on a county-wide basis
• Provides complex financial management support to Bernalillo County and the Board of County Commissioners
• Prepares budget agenda items and offers technical expertise on budget matters
• Ensures accurate execution of advanced budget functions and financial analysis
• Reviews and analyzes fiscal planning, revenue forecasting, debt analysis, tax rate forecasting, and other financial projections
• Captures and prepares the County's biennial operating budget and budget books as required by County resolution, state statutes, and GFOA guidelines
• Recommends actions to maintain a balanced budget and adequate reserves
• Develops budget strategies for long-term sustainability
• Conducts fiscal impact studies, cost/benefit analyses, and project and program evaluations
• Coordinates implementation of special projects assigned by the Director
• Prepares the County’s operating budget and budget books in accordance with County resolution, state rules, and GFOA guidelines
• Aids in the preparation, administration, and monitoring of the operating budget
• Reviews the budget financial system to determine management needs and support decision-making
• Recommends alternative techniques, methods, and procedures
• Reviews current financial data for alignment with budget plans
• Recommends alternative actions as needed and outlines the potential impact of different operating decisions
• Captures and coordinates fiscal planning, revenue forecasting, and other financial advice
• Develops and coordinates work teams
• Effectively supervises and manages staff in line with departmental policies
• Assumes overall departmental responsibilities when designated by the department director
• Aids in the development, communication, training, and implementation of the Department’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
• Communicates the plan to all staff, ensures all roles are assigned and delegated, and executes emergency management procedures to protect residents and employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field
• Ten (10) years of related work experience in budgets, economics, finance, or accounting
• Four (4) years of experience in a managerial role

Supplemental Information

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable

Working Conditions

• Essential job duties take place indoors in a temperature-controlled environment
• Primary work surface is level and consists of carpeted or tiled flooring
• Employee primarily works alone but can work with groups or designated teams as needed

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine
• Materials handled include logs, spreadsheets, graphs, charts, writing utensils, and various office forms