Municipal Budget & Strategy Lead

City of Goldsboro; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Goldsboro seeks a seasoned finance professional to lead budget preparation, financial and operational analysis, and strategic planning. You will manage the city's annual operating and capital budgets, forecast costs, and provide executive reporting to City management.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, collaboration with the Management team, and alignment of budget with the city’s strategic plan, including cost-control and performance measurement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, business, public administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in public sector budget or program analysis and/or municipal management.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops a controlled budget strategy for program needs to include short-term, intermediate, and long-range projections for resource allocation and appropriations.
• Provides leadership in strategic planning, performance management, budget coordination, grants oversight and executive reporting.
• Develops and directs the city budget process and coordinates communication with departments.
• Coordinates and directs the review and analysis of proposed budgeted expenditures; prepares recommended budget and monitors budget and expenditures.
• Assists Department Directors in analyzing operations to establish appropriate user fees.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

City of Goldsboro seeks a seasoned finance professional to lead budget preparation, financial and operational analysis, and strategic planning. You will manage the city's annual operating and capital budgets, forecast costs, and provide executive reporting to City management.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, collaboration with the Management team, and alignment of budget with the city’s strategic plan, including cost-control and performance measurement initiatives.