Budget Manager

GFOAA; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hoover is seeking a Budget Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning. You will supervise budget staff, coordinate with department heads, and ensure compliance with city policies while presenting reports to senior management.

The role requires 5+ years in finance with a master’s or bachelor’s degree and strong MS Office skills. A driver's license and City permit may be needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher inAccounting/Finance/BA/PA with 5+ years finance exp.
• OR Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance/BA/PA with 7+ years finance exp.
• 2+ years of managerial exp in finance.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, coordinates, and monitors budget activities.
• Forms, presents, implements, monitors and reviews the budget.
• Directs the long-term capital plan with the Assistant Finance Director.
• Oversees purchasing and procurement for compliance.
• Assists in approving purchase orders and monitoring GL accounts.
• Develops training materials and trains staff on policies and software.
• Monitors grants and financial system reports for errors.
• Recommends improvements to budgeting processes and controls.
• Keeps leadership informed on progress and issues.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in accounting/finance

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Budget Manager

City of Hoover

Classified
Sep. 28, 2026

Overview

Hiring Range: $84,115.20 - $107,369.60

Starting salary may be adjusted depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1. Master’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university AND five (5) years or more of relevant professional full-time experience in finance
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university AND seven (7) years or more of relevant professional full-time experience in finance;
• 2. Two (2) or more years of managerial experience in finance;
• 3. Proficiency using Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook;
• 4. Excellent oral and written communication skills and organization skills;
• 5. Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver’s Permit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working for a local government entity.

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, coordinates, and monitors budget related activities, including formulating, presenting, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing the budget and other processes;
• Manages the formulation, implementation, and revision of the long-term capital plan, in conjunction with the Assistant Finance Director;
• Directs the budget monitoring function, notifying departments of significant budget variances and causes thereof;
• Manages the City’s purchasing and procurement activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies;
• Assists the Assistant Finance Director and staff in the approval of purchase orders;
• Classifies and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
• Develops training materials and presents training to City staff and appropriate others on Finance Department policies and procedures; presents training to City staff in the use of financial management software;
• Monitors accounting files on City projects and various grants that the City receives;
• Monitors financial system reports and records for errors/omissions and ensures that all necessary corrections are made;
• Recommends accounting system improvements in monitoring and reporting on financial activities;
• Keeps the Assistant Finance Director and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new and improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Develops, integrates, and tracks performance measurements and best government practices into the budgeting process;
• Reviews budget requests for accuracy and compliance with applicable policies;
• Organizes and conducts budget interview with department heads;
• Coordinates the design, development, and preparation of the Annual Operating Budget;
• Verifies that appropriate expenditures, budget amendments, reallocations, and transfers of funds are made to appropriate accounts;
• Reviews and researches assignments relative to any aspect of the budgeting process;
• Performs specialized financial and operational analyses;
• Conducts management research and studies, evaluates data, drafts recommendations, and presents reports supported by graphic and narrative data;
• Formulates recommendations to improve inefficiencies and control weaknesses;
• Applies known and established economic and public administration theory, principles, conceptual models, professional standards and precedents to problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

Supplemental Information

NATURE OF WORK:

This is professional, administrative, advanced and highly specialized fiscal management work, assisting the Assistant Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer in administering the fiscal management activities of the Finance Department.

There are four substantive financial managers: Budget Manager, Revenue Manager, Payroll Manager, and Accounting Manager.

Work is performed with considerable professional independence according to professional standards, City ordinances, and state and federal laws.