Budget & Financial Planning Manager, Finance

Deschutes County; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

On-site clinic

Life insurance

PERS retirement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Deschutes County seeks an experienced Budget and Financial Planning Manager to lead the Budget Office’s daily operations and guide the county’s budgeting processes. You will interact with the executive team, department directors, and the Board to ensure accurate forecasting and financial planning.

The role requires a strong background in government budgeting, leadership of professional staff, and proficiency with Munis and Workiva.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field; 5+ years public sector financial analysis and budgeting experience; equivalent combinations accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Budget Office; oversee annual budget process and budget book publishing; provide decision support on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Business or Public Administration

Tools

Tyler Munis

Workiva

Microsoft Power Query

Job description

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Finance Department manages the financial activities of the County in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards, with prudence, integrity, and transparency. The Department is comprised of four sections with 20.50 FTE: Accounting and Financial Reporting, Budget and Financial Planning, Tax Collection, and Procurement Office. The Budget & Financial Planning section has 3 FTE. The Budget and Financial Planning Manager position is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and collaborative professional to contribute to the success of the central Budget Office and County organization.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Locatedin the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Deschutes County is seeking an experienced budget professional to lead the day-to-day operations of the Budget Office. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic county with a reputation for excellence in financial management, as evidenced by our Aa1 bond rating, Commissioner-adopted financial policies, and longstanding recognition for our budget documents. The Budget and Financial Planning Manager plays an important role in the County’s financial decision-making and interacts regularly with department directors, the executive team, and the Board of County Commissioners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages and oversees the planning, development, publishing, and implementation of the County’s annual budget process, including developing and publishing the proposed and adopted budget book and other related documents, such as narratives, graphs, charts, tables, schedules, and Legal FTE reports.
• Provides authoritative decision support to the Budget Committee, Board of County Commissioners, and County Administrator regarding budget development, fiscal viability, legal FTE, long term financial planning, financial forecasting, risk management, trend analysis and County business intelligence.
• Manages, develops, prepares, and presents complex financial analyses and forecasting models, develops revenue and expenditure forecasts; identifies trends impacting the allocation of budget resources; recommends County budget strategies; develops internal service rates; analyzes and creates County-wide personnel projections and staffing analysis.

What You Will Bring:

Knowledge of or experience with:

• Government finance and budgeting, specifically Oregon Local Budget Law.
• Experience leading and supervising professional employees.
• Advanced analytical skills, and familiarity with information systems, specifically experience with Tyler Munis and Workiva preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others and present complex financial information.

Skill in:

• Managing the development, implementation, and monitoring of the County’s budget.
• Interpersonal communication, principles of leadership, directing and leading staff, delegating tasks and authority, evaluating and coaching to improve staff performance.
• Conducting financial analyses, recommending County financial and budget strategies, and producing professionally written documents with clearly organized thoughts and concepts.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

$10,291.82 to $13,792.03 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:

Our robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Business or Public Administration;
• AND five years of public sector financial and budget analysis, forecasting, and budget preparation experience;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in public budgeting within a local government organization in accordance with Oregon Local Budget Law.
• Experience managing a centralized budget office in the public sector.
• Experience with Tyler Munis ERP System and Workiva software.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Query.

The employment offer will be contingent upon pre-employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Physical Requirements.

Must have the ability to work in an office that is environmentally controlled; possess sufficient hand coordination to perform keyboarding and data entry; arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials and operate a variety of general office equipment. The position is frequently required to sit, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, reach, stand, grasp, talk, hear, see, and may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.