Budget Manager

Benton-County-Oregon; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

64 Personal Leave Hours

2 Floating Holidays

Vacation accrual

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Employer-paid AD&D Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

HSA contribution

Job summary

Benton County is seeking a Budget Manager to lead the Budgeting Team within the Financial Services Department. The role supervises four budget analysts and guides the development, monitoring and analysis of adopted budgets for the County and its districts to ensure compliance with all budget requirements.

The Budget Manager performs complex analyses, develops revenue forecasting models, interprets policy restrictions on resources, and identifies opportunities and risks that impact the county’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Even years of governmental accounting/budgeting experience with supervisory/management experience.
• Cover letter required (no longer than two pages) describing qualifications and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Budgeting Team of four budget analysts.
• Oversee development, monitoring and analysis of adopted budgets for the County and districts.
• Provide complex analysis and technical work for countywide financial and budget activities; forecast revenue and expenditures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget analysis

Financial forecasting

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Benton County finance department is seeking a Budget Manager to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Budget Manager is responsible for supervising the Budgeting Team, consisting of four budget analysts, within the Financial Services Department. The Budgeting Team leads the development, monitoring and analysis of the adopted budgets for the County and County Service Districts, and ensures compliance with all county, state, and federal budget requirements. The position also performs complex analysis and technical work related to countywide financial and budget activities; conducts countywide revenue and expenditures trend analyses; develops and manages revenue forecasting methodology and models, interprets legal and policy restrictions on resource used; and identifies opportunities and risks to county’s budget. The work and recommendations of this position and the team it manages provides the basis for budgetary financial decisions that impact the entire county.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
• Experience: even years of governmental accounting/budgeting experience including three years of experience in a supervisory or management role
• Please note: Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward and discipline other employees
• A cover letter is required to be submitted with the application for this position.
• Please include a cover letter no longer than two pages in length that describes your academic and work experience that meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please also include details of your management experience, including details of the number and types of employees you have supervised.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Municipal accounting/budgeting experience with similar sized organization is preferred.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines, Chief Financial Officer

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

BENEFITS

Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!

• 11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
• Medical, Dental and Vision – cover your whole family without paying a dime.
• In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
  • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
  • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!

• After 6 months of employment:
  • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)!
• The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• Loan Forgiveness eligibility

A free award-winning wellness program

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health
• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities
• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!

Annual Salary Range:

• Budget Manager: $86,413.60 - $117,836.58
• This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An Increase may be given at the end of the 6‑month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1‑year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance‑based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

Salary Placement

Your application will be used to determine salary placement based on a pay equity assessment. Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. For further information, please click on the link Oregon Pay Equity Law for more details.

Have benefits questions?

Reach out to us anytime: [e-mail]

Working and Living in Benton County

Living and working in the heart of the Willamette Valley offers unparalleled access to the great outdoors. The courthouse is located less than a mile from the Willamette River with excellent fishing and recreational activities. The beautiful Oregon coast is just over an hour away and has plenty of options for fantastic day trips to the beach, surfing, and hiking. You will also have easy access to the Coastal and Cascade mountain ranges for hiking, backpacking, and famous mountain biking trails. In the winter, several ski resorts are available to enjoy your weekends year‑round.

Living In Benton County

Working at Benton County

Additional information

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veteran's Resources
  • NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships.
• Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I‑9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Helpful links and contact information

Learn more about Benton County

Understanding the County Application Process

Job Interest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at [e-mail] or by phone at 541-766-6081.