Budget Manager

Town of Morrisville (NC); Morrisville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Morrisville (NC) seeks a Budget Manager to lead the annual budget cycle, financial planning, and performance monitoring across departments.

You will collaborate with Town leadership to align resources with community priorities, forecast revenues, and develop funding strategies that support strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or public administration is required.
• At least 5 years of local government finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget planning and strategy across Town departments.
• Partner with department leaders to develop actionable funding plans.
• Analyze financial data, trends, and forecasts to guide decisions.
• Monitor budget health through forecasting and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Public Administration

Tools

NC Local Government Budget Officer certification

Job description

Hello! I'm Byron Hayes, Chief Financial Officer for the Town of Morrisville.

Our team plays a key role in shaping the Town's future through strategic budgeting, financial planning, and organizational decision-making. From supporting Strategic Plan initiatives and forecasting revenues to developing the annual budget and improving processes, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization.

This is a dynamic and highly collaborative role that blends budgeting, financial analysis, government administration, and strategic planning. You'll work closely with Town leadership and departments across the organization to ensure resources are aligned with community priorities and long-term goals.

If you have experience in local government, municipal finance, public administration, or budgeting and are looking for an opportunity to help drive the future of a growing community, we'd love to hear from you!

You can find details on the Town of Morrisville's Strategic Plan here.

The Budget Manager is an essential role for the Town's Strategic Plan and maintaining budget health throughout the year. In this position, you can expect to....

• Help shape the Town's financial future by leading budget planning and strategy.
• Partner with department leaders to turn big ideas into actionable funding plans.
• Dive into financial data, trends, and forecasts to guide smart decision-making.
• Drive resource allocation strategies that support community priorities and organizational goals.
• Collaborate across teams to evaluate programs, funding requests, and operational improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency organization-wide.
• Keep a pulse on the Town's financial health through budget monitoring, forecasting, and analysis.
• Transform complex financial information into clear, compelling presentations for leadership, Town Council, and the public.
• Champion data-driven decision making by helping departments strengthen reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Guide long-term planning with revenue, expenditure, staffing, and capital investment projections.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of growth and accountability.
• Review staffing and position requests to support workforce planning and organizational success.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives and community-focused outcomes.
• Take on special projects and emerging priorities that help move the Town forward.

In order to be considered, you must have...

• a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or public administration
• at least 5 years of experience of local government finance experience

You’ll stand out with...

• a NC Local Government Budget Officer certification