City Budget Officer

Plan, direct, manage, supervise and coordinate assigned programs and activities of the Budget Office including preparing, evaluating and monitoring budget for the City's operating funds; legislative and policy evaluation and development; economic analysis; revenue analysis, revenue forecasting; financing and debt analysis; coordinating assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies and the City Council; providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation. Assume full management responsibility for all assigned programs and activities of the OMB. Prepare, evaluate and monitor the City's internal services, special revenue, debt service and enterprise funds' performance and operating budgets, including interim budget reviews and analysis. Lead the strategic development of complex financial planning, budgeting, and analysis by continuing to enhance existing processes and implementing best practices. Lead, manage, and advise upper management regarding efficient and effective budgeting and planning of resources, and ensure resources are properly stewarded. Recommend, develop, and evaluate City fiscal policies and procedures. Manage and participate in the development of economic and revenue forecasts, as they relate to City finances. Coordinate debt and financing policy as they relate to City finances. Assist in developing and consolidating departmental operating and performance budget requests; analyze and review requests and interpret data for the DFAS Director, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mayor, and Council. Direct the monitoring of various operating fund revenue sources throughout the fiscal year; oversee the updating of data bases used for financial reports. Direct the preparation of the five-year revenue forecast; oversee and participate in the preparation of the annual salary forecast and other projected expenditures including, but not limited to, CIP projects coming on line. Direct the preparation of all proposed and final budget documents; ensure compliance with all city and state budget reporting requirements. Examine and review expenditures and revenues to determine financial trends; assist in the preparation and distribution of budget reports; make recommendations for proposed budget allocations and modifications. Assist in the evaluation of comprehensive and high-impact legislative and policy issues, including possible fiscal impacts; assign policy and research issues to professional staff. Direct and review the preparation of financial material for bond ratings agencies. Monitor and evaluate responses to Council queries regarding financial, performance and operational data. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the OMB. Select, train, motivate and evaluate Budget Office personnel; provide or coordinate staff training and continuing education; work with Office staff to correct deficiencies; recommend and implement discipline and termination procedures. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of assigned budget for the Budget Office; participate in forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems. Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes. Serve as liaison for the Mayor/CAO with city departments and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Provide program and project assistance on a variety of special projects including, but not limited to, serving on a variety of boards, commissions, task forces and committees, as assigned; prepare and present reports and other documents as necessary. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive internal and external inquiries and complaints.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Attend and actively participate in appropriate professional organizations; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of municipal budget preparation and administration. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, accounting, finance, public or business administration; and Nine (9) years of budget and finance analysis and preparation experience with higher education institutions, government entities, or non-profit organizations; and To include six (6) years direct supervisory experience. Master's Degree or Phd related in the above stated educations fields and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Environmental:

Office environment; exposure to computer screen.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for carrying and standing, walking or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating computer equipment; operating a vehicle. May require work on evenings and weekends. May encounter hostile, aggressive or confrontational situations.