| Purpose: |
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Under general direction, this position manages the activities and personnel engaged in preparing and monitoring the operating and capital budgets for the City and leading City-wide efforts related to performance and continuous improvement. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Advises City management on City's financial position.
- Develops and oversees City-wide budget processes including strategic planning, capital budgeting, and cost of service studies.
- Leads the performance management and continuous improvement efforts of the City.
- Performs complex financial calculations and analysis used to inform decisions of executives and policy makers.
- Oversees and recommends budget decisions on City funds.
- Assists with departmental strategic planning with regards to CIP initiatives.
- Trains, assists, and provides guidance to City staff on the development, preparation, and monitoring of all budget processes.
- Conducts presentations on all aspects of City’s budget and strategic planning processes.
- Develops and revises operating procedures.
- Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects including capital, information technology, fleet, revenue, and performance benchmarking.
- Writes, prepares, and/or reviews financial documents and reports.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal law and City ordinances.
- Knowledge of comprehensive budgeting methods and systems.
- Knowledge of financial forecasting methods.
- Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques and principals.
- Knowledge of governmental fiscal policies and procedures sufficient to develop and monitor an operating budget.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Knowledge of strategic planning,
- Knowledge and experience with using various continuous improvement methodologies such as LEAN, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or Design to identify efficiencies and implement change within an organization.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data.
- Skill in analyzing problems and identifying cost-effective solutions.
- Skill in managing multiple complex problems and assignments.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations that require exercising good judgment.
- Skill in the use of mathematics in forecasting trends, cash flows, revenues, and expenses.
- Skill in giving public presentations.
- Skill in persuasive and business writing.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events.
- Ability to train others.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience in a related field including two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity
- Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for non-supervisory/management experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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