Department Budget Supervisor - Public Works

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Free bus/light rail pass

Job summary

The City of Phoenix Public Works Department seeks a Department Budget Supervisor to lead the development, administration, and monitoring of the operating budget and capital improvement program. You will guide budget methodologies, forecast financial needs, prepare complex reports, supervise staff, and collaborate with division leaders to align fiscal plans with department priorities.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a path to influence citywide services through sound

Qualifications

• Four years of professional level experience in budget or accounting, including one year of experience with complex financial systems.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• All finalists subject to criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, analysis, and administration of the department operating and capital budgets.
• Provide expert guidance on budget methodologies, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Prepare and evaluate complex financial reports, expenditure projections, and cost benefit analysis.
• Monitor budget performance and ensure compliance with city policies, financial standards, and reporting requirements.
• Lead and supervise staff responsible for budget development, financial analysis, and grant tracking.
• Coordinate with division leaders to align fiscal planning with operational needs, priorities, and performance targets.
• Review and approve budget modifications, transfers, and financial recommendations.
• Present budget information to department leadership, city management, and other stakeholders.
• Support long range financial planning, revenue analysis, and scenario modeling.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

SRM

Sherpa

Excel

Job description

About This Position

The City of Phoenix Public Works Department is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Department Budget Supervisor to oversee the development, administration, and monitoring of the department operating budget and capital improvement program. Public Works is a fast-paced, community-focused department providing essential citywide services, including Solid Waste, Facilities Management, and Fleet Services.

If you are committed to public service, financial excellence, and thrive in an environment that encourages collaborative problem solving, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of Public Works operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, analysis, and administration of the department operating and capital budgets.
• Provide expert guidance on budget methodologies, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Prepare and evaluate complex financial reports, expenditure projections, and cost benefit analysis.
• Monitor budget performance and ensure compliance with city policies, financial standards, and reporting requirements.
• Lead and supervise staff responsible for budget development, financial analysis, and grant tracking.
• Coordinate with division leaders to align fiscal planning with operational needs, priorities, and performance targets.
• Review and approve budget modifications, transfers, and financial recommendations.
• Present budget information to department leadership, city management, and other stakeholders.
• Support long range financial planning, revenue analysis, and scenario modeling.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.

The Ideal Candidate Has Advanced Knowledge Of

• Financial Management and accounting principles and best practices.
• Financial Management and working with a Utility or Service industry.

Salary

Pay and Hiring Range : $97,364.80 to $130,478.40 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of professional level experience in budget or accounting, including one year of experience working with complex financial systems.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Advanced experience with:
  • Complex budget development, financial analysis and forecasting.
  • Financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and work orders.
• Advanced technical aptitude with financial management applications, such as SAP, SRM, and Sherpa.
• Advanced financial analysis experience working with Microsoft Excel (data management, pivot tables, formulas, forecasting methodologies).

Experience With

• Grants, Bonds and/or Enterprise Funding.
• Supervisory and leading financial teams including training, coaching and employee development.
• Financial Management experience working with a Utility or Service industry.
• Preparing Financial Reports and Dashboards and presenting to executive leadership.
• Working with long range Capital Improvement financial planning and budgeting.
• Written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization, build and maintain relationships.
• Providing excellent customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes August 27, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

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REFERENCE

Department Budget Supervisor, JC:05490, ID# 62469, 8/14/26, USM, AJ, Benefits:007

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