Performance and Budget Manager- Office of Performance and Budget

Doña Ana County in; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Doña Ana County is seeking a Senior Financial Planning and Budget Manager to oversee strategic planning, budgeting, and financial oversight for the county-wide operating and capital programs. The role directs departments, develops performance measures, and ensures alignment with the county’s strategic plan and fiscal policies.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least four years of budgeting and financial management experience, including supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
• Four (4) years of accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or financial management experience, including one (1) year supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record check.
• Knowledge of GAAP, budgeting methods, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor performance measures, financial performance, and key operational indicators against budget and strategic goals.
• Lead annual and multi-year budgeting processes with department heads.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and budget reports and present to stakeholders.
• Provide financial modeling, forecasting, and cost-saving analyses to optimize resource allocation.
• Supervise budget staff and deliver training on budgetary and fiscal compliance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budget management

Financial forecasting

Performance analysis

Communication

Leadership

Budget reporting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field

Tools

Workday ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description PURPOSE SUMMARY

Oversee and direct a team focused on developing, monitoring, and refining the Dona Ana County Strategic Plan. Provide guidance and leadership to County departments and stakeholders in the development, monitoring, and tracking of strategic performance measures to optimize fiscal resource management. Review department submissions and formulate the County’s operating and capital improvement budgets to align with strategic plan goals. Prepare short- and long-range financial plans and conduct studies to support informed decision-making and strategic resource allocation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Strategic Planning and Performance Management
   Collaborate with County departments and management to develop and monitor performance measures, financial performance, and key operational indicators against budget and strategic goals. Provide financial modeling and forecasting to support strategic planning and resource allocation decisions. Identify cost-saving opportunities to optimize resource allocation and enhance financial performance. Lead the annual and multi-year budgeting process, working with department heads to develop budget proposals aligned with strategic priorities.


2. Budget Development and Oversight Review department budget proposals for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the County’s strategic plan. Ensure proposals comply with County Manager and Board of County Commissioners instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures. Coordinate with department managers and budget liaisons to reconcile budget submissions and resolve discrepancies. Analyze budget assertions from department heads and enforce compliance with budget instructions. Communicate and coordinate with the Financial Services Department and County Management regarding the budget process. Participate in preparing the County Manager's recommended operating and capital improvement budgets to ensure strategic alignment and financial oversight.


3. Financial Monitoring and Reporting Monitor and analyze expenditures, revenues, and changes in financial status across County-wide funds and budgets. Prepare and present routine monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance, and budgetary reports. Attend BOCC meetings, public hearings, town halls, and other public meetings on financial and budgetary matters; respond to inquiries as required. Prepare and deliver performance and budget presentations. Submit required budget reports to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration.


4. Research, Analysis, and Program Management Serve as key contact for executive staff regarding performance, budget, and assigned areas of responsibility. Conduct research and prepare financial analyses, summaries, and non-routine reports, including trend analysis and organizational performance studies. Review and provide recommendations on the accuracy and clarity of performance, budget, and financial reports. Coordinate and monitor assigned programs and projects, performing cost analysis, developing performance benchmarks, and setting financial targets. Manage position budgets using budget tracking software, including salary and fringe allocations and labor distributions.


5. Training and Staff Supervision Develop training materials and deliver training to department and division budget liaisons on budgetary and fiscal compliance methods, standards, and goals. Direct, schedule, and oversee the work and performance of performance and budget staff. Enforce personnel rules, standards of conduct, work attendance, and safe work practices. Participate in hiring, termination, counseling, or disciplinary actions as needed. Appraise staff performance and review evaluations completed by subordinates.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A. Education. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.


• B. Experience. Four (4) years’ experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or financial management, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.


• C. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County Policy.


• D. Licenses/Certifications. Valid driver’s license. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.


• E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of: Generally accepted accounting principles. Advanced financial principles, budget theory, and financial forecasting and application to a variety of performance and budgeting items. Law, regulations, and compliance related to the County’s budget requirements. Strategic planning, research, data analysis, and reporting. Various budget methods, including Traditional Budgeting, Priority/Performance-Based Budgeting, Program Budgeting, and Zero-Based Budgeting.

Skill in: Analyze complex financial and performance data and synthesize into clear, actionable insights. Communicate complex financial and performance information orally and in writing to a variety of stakeholders, including non-financial audiences. Organize multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail to meet deadlines. Use software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Workday ERP system. Negotiate fiscal year operating budgets, track actual spending, and assist in implementing fiscal controls. Supervising, coaching, and evaluating staff to achieve organizational goals.

Ability to: Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with officials, departmental employees, and employees of other departments. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with county and departmental officials, staff, and BOCC. Work long hours, especially during budget season. Exercise initiative and judgement, analyze complex issues and problems, apply research and statistical methods, formulate recommendations, and present findings to department officials, Commissioners, and the public. Achieve consensus through group processes and collaborate effectively to accomplish strategic objectives. Coordinate team efforts, manage workloads, and foster collaborative work environments. Analyze financial and performance data to inform decision-making and support strategic objectives.

Compensation Range $70,387.20 - $114,816.00

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County.

Please see http://www.donaanacounty.org/ada/ for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.