Budget Manager

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Irving is seeking a senior budget professional to develop, plan, approve and monitor the city’s $1.2 billion operating and capital budgets across all funds and programs. The role includes creating multi-year revenue and expenditure projections, evaluating new revenue sources, and analyzing variances from adopted budgets.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in finance or related field, five years of relevant experience with two years supervisory, and a Government Finance Officer

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five years relevant experience, plus two years supervisory experience.
• Government Finance Officer certificate preferred or required to obtain within two years.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, approve and monitor the city’s annual operating and capital budgets across all funds, departments and programs.
• Prepare multi-year revenue and expenditure projections.
• Identify and evaluate new revenue sources and analyze variances between actual revenues and expenditures and adopted budgets.
• Assist in developing strategic financial plans and short-range and five-year forecasts.
• Coordinate publication of the final budget book and assist with PAFR/ACFR and related general ledger activities.
• Provide budget-related training and guidance to city employees.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Public Administration

Tools

Tyler Munis ERP

Job description

This position is responsible for the development, planning, approval and monitoring of the city's annual $1.2 billion operating and capital budgets for all city funds, departments, and programs. Duties include preparing multi-year revenue and expenditure projections; identifying and evaluating new revenue sources; analyzing variances between actual revenues and expenditures and adopted budgets; assisting in developing strategic financial plans and short-range and five-year forecasts; coordinating publication of the final budget book; assisting Communications and Accounting staff with the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including associated general ledger activities; providing budget-related training and guidance to city employees; and performing other related duties as assigned. A Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, and five years relevant experience, as well as two years supervisory experience required. A Government Finance Officer certificate or similar certification preferred, or required to obtain within two years of accepting position. Knowledge of the Tyler Munis ERP financial system beneficial. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG31 / FULL PAY RANGE $8,733 - $12,311 PER MONTH

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The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of safety, trust and belonging.