Budget Manager

Position is responsible for budget oversight and development of all City or County agencies/departments with aggregate budgets exceeding $500M. The Budget Manager ensures professional and timely service related to budgetary matters, including budget preparation, system/accounting approvals, contract review, personnel approvals, revenue forecasting, and expense projections. The role involves strategizing, reviewing operational issues, and presenting financial data to the Deputy Controller and Controller.

Responsibilities

• Monitors revenue and expense patterns within City or County departments' budgets and responds independently or makes recommendations to the Deputy Controller.
• Assists agency department heads, CFOs, and elected officials in the preparation and submission of annual budgets and ongoing budget management.
• Supervises budget analyst(s) assigned responsibilities under the purview of the Budget Manager.
• Manages fund proformas for major City/County debt, capital, and operating funds totaling over $1 billion.
• Manages budget and reporting requirements pursuant to State code and the Department of Local Government Finance.
• Manages City and County tax distributions, allocations, and trends.
• Performs fiscal analysis of legislative proposals affecting the revenue and/or budget of assigned agencies/departments.
• Reviews monthly budget and revenue reports for assigned agencies/departments to ensure accuracy before publishing.
• Analyzes agency/departmental personnel spending trends and budgetary impact of personnel changes.
• Reviews assigned agency/departmental contracts for budgetary control and proper application of public procurement policy.
• Drafts legal fiscal ordinances for assigned agencies/departments when requested.
• Establishes and maintains advanced working knowledge of the City/County budget process, the accounting system, and the chart of accounts.
• Represents the Office of Finance and Management at City County Council meetings when necessary.
• Trains new colleagues in areas of proficiency or specialty.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with peers and senior-level officials in City and County agencies, municipal corporations, State officials, and the general public to exchange information and respond to inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a similar field is required but can be substituted for 10 or more years of relevant finance experience.
• Proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Oracle Hyperion, PeopleSoft Finance, and Human Capital Management.
• Ability to present complex data and communicate clearly and effectively in small group settings, written emails, and public meetings.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities according to hard deadlines.
• Must maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to multi-task, often under time pressure and with a variety of public officials.
• Flexibility with work hours, including staying late, arriving early, or working weekends when budget preparation demands.

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in a standard office environment.
• Occasional travel for meetings within Marion County.
• Extended hours and weekend work required, especially during budget preparation.