Budget Manager

Overview

This is a highly responsible, professional, and administrative position that participates in the planning, preparation, development, reporting, monitoring and forecasting of the City’s Annual Budget and the multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget, in a manner consistent with established deadlines, procedures, and Florida statutes, including TRIM. Responsibilities include day-to-day evaluation of City purchases and projects and their implications for the City.

The position involves consultation with department management during the preparation and review of budget estimates. The position is responsible for the preparation of all budget reports, including the publication of the Annual Budget and CIP. Considerable initiative and judgement are required regarding recommendations on budget preparation, control policies, regulations, and procedures. This position reports to the Finance Director and exercises independent judgement.

• Publication of the City’s Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget.
• Designing and establishing data collection processes related to the development of the budget; reviewing budget processes and activities; reviewing work of other city department staff for budget adherence and budget compliance with organization policy and in conjunction with State and Federal laws.
• Ensure compliance with Florida Truth in Millage (TRIM) and familiarity with the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) OASYS website.
• Coordinate and assist in preparing budget workshops and budget meeting reports and presentations.
• Develop spending plans and generate long-term financial plans and forecasts.
• Oversee/review budget processes, transactions, and draft recommendations for improvement.
• Responsible for position budgeting for the City; familiarity with payroll operations and associated benefits preferred.
• Responsible for calculating and allocating all indirect costs for all departments.
• Plan and coordinate the mid-year reporting process.
• Day-to-day management, oversight, and evaluation of purchases and financial projects.
• Coordinate and assist the Finance Director in preparing external reports to other government agencies, bond rating companies, consultants, and trade organizations.
• Forecast and track revenue/financial results throughout the fiscal year and provide recommendations for updates based on data.
• Provide budget-to-actual reports to the City Manager and Departments monthly.
• Prepare and assist Departments with Budget Amendment forms.
• Review assigned agenda items and coordinate with departments on changes.
• Work closely with the Accounting Manager and/or the Assistant Finance Director on revenue collections and budget overrides for items submitted to Accounts Payable.
• Coordinate journal entries and other accounting entries with the Accounting Manager.
• Perform related work and special projects as assigned by the Finance Director.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and statements and the ability to interpret and implement such.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to municipal government.
• Ability to make decisions pertaining to accounting policies and procedures within established municipal accounting guidelines.
• Ability to detect accounting irregularities/problems and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to plan and assign the work of subordinates.
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations controlling fiscal record keeping.
• Ability to use Microsoft products proficiently.
• Ability to use and train subordinates on automated financial accounting software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field, plus five years of relevant work experience, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).

• Possession of a valid Florida…