Budget Manager

Help us build a strong, sustainable future for the City of Champaign. As our Budget Manager, you’ll lead essential budget and financial functions that empower every department to serve our residents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the annual budget for the entire City organization ($256 million for Fiscal Year 2026/27).
• Lead the annual budget process from kickoff in November to adoption in June.
• Direct the development of the five-year financial forecast and annual tax levy.
• Manage the City’s purchasing program and capital equipment records.
• Perform complex financial administrative functions requiring in-depth knowledge of budgetary and financial principles and best practices.
• Solve complex problems and coordinate cross-departmental efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, and/or business-related fields or an equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Professional experience with overseeing budget systems or organizational budget administration.
• Supervisory experience that demonstrates the ability to plan and manage the work of subordinate staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, public administration, or related field.
• Experience with purchasing or contracting.
• Experience with financial forecasting.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or budget computer systems.
• Experience working in or with governments on financial-related matters.
• Expertise using spreadsheet applications.

Drug screening and criminal background check will be required.

Pay

The full annual salary range is $114,891 - $160,857, accompanied by an excellent fringe benefits package. Most new hires will be placed at the beginning of the salary range.

About the organization

The City of Champaign, Illinois, is a progressive, vibrant, and diverse community of 88,000 residents conveniently located at the convergence of three Interstates with Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis all within a short 2.5-hour drive. Home to the University of Illinois, our micro-urban community boasts a growing economy built on award-winning and innovative education, medical, research, technology, and manufacturing. Champaign is a family-friendly community filled with beautiful parks, diverse cultural opportunities, thriving Downtown and Campustown districts, affordable housing, and a stellar public library.

With more than 500 employees, the City of Champaign offers great career opportunities for caring individuals who are dedicated to providing excellent customer service to our residents. As a member of the City’s team, you will have the opportunity to transform how people live, work, and play in our wonderful community.