Budget Officer

City-of-Manhattan-Kansa; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS retirement

Education reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

The City of Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a finance professional to oversee budgeting and accounting operations. You will supervise staff and coordinate the annual City Budget and CIP, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

Primary duties include preparing regular financial reports, maintaining accounting systems, and supporting the CFO, City Treasurer, and City Controller. A Master’s degree is preferred for advanced roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of governmental accounting experience or 6+ years with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop the annual City Budget and CIP; analyze and recommend changes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Ensure internal controls and accounting policies are followed.
• Oversee staff and delegate budgeting tasks.
• Attend meetings and maintain records; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Master's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Fund accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Relational databases

Job description

Description

Regular, Exempt

Starting Salary Range: $79,544.84 - $99,436.59/annualized, DOQ

Closing Date: November 16, 2026

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM (Generally)

Summary/Objective

This position assists the Chief Financial Officer, City Treasurer and the City Controller in managing Department activities. This position directly supervises employee activities related to financial and budgeting operations and other finance related services. This position assists the City Controller in maintaining the accounting system for the City of Manhattan. This position facilitates the preparation of the annual City Budget and Capital Improvement Program and must be familiar with other specialized programs. This position will also perform special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Essential Functions

Coordinates and develops the annual City Budget and Capital Improvement Program; analyzes and makes recommendations.

• Facilitates and coordinates the development of the annual City budget.
• Recommends necessary changes in financial and budgeting practices or policies across City departments by keeping abreast of issues related to internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Provides timely, accurate, and responsive financial services to the organization by assisting all Departments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and approved budgeting practices.
• Implements new procedures to accommodate the requirements of computerized accounting.

Prepares forecasts and financial reports; ensures all financial policies and controls are implemented.

• Maintains and performs analysis on City's General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, and provides oversight to Utility Funds.
• Prepares financial reports for departments and City Management on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Provides proper oversight by auditing, enforcing and implementing financial policies and audit controls
• Assists in the timely and accurate recording and reporting of the City's financial transactions by participating in their preparation.
• Assists in the preparation of special accounting-related reports on request collects, compiles data, and assists in the analysis of financial information.

Assists with staff.

• Delegates budget tasks to Accountant positions and provides oversight.

Performs additional duties as required.

• Attends meetings and training.
• Maintains all records and documentation.
• Ensures compliancy with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in all duties.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or another related field.
• Five years of closely related work experience in governmental accounting or 6 years related work experience and supervisory experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, or another related field.
• Experience with a high-end computerized fund accounting software packages.
• Knowledge of municipal, state, or federal government operations.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• High level user of spreadsheets, word-processing, and relational databases.

Compensation & Benefits

• Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances, if applicable.
• City issued Cell Phone, if applicable.
• Retirement/Pension - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
• Medical, Dental, Vision - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• Paid Holidays - 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
• Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
• Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
• Education Reimbursement, Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
• Other Benefits - Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.