Performance & Budget Manager

City of Largo; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(a) retirement plan

11 paid holidays

Job summary

City of Largo is seeking a Performance & Budget Manager to oversee the City’s Budget, CIP, and performance programs. The role drives strategic financial planning, data governance, and inclusive decision-making across departments under the High-Performance Organization framework.

The position reports to the Performance & Budget Director and requires strong budgeting, procurement, and analytical skills, plus leadership experience in a public sector setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field; 7 years budget and performance analysis experience.
• Two years of supervisory or project management experience preferred.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.
• Strong knowledge of TRIM regulations and municipal budgeting.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present the City Budget, Budget Amendments, and Capital Improvement Program.
• Lead performance management initiatives and data analytics.
• Coordinate budget alignment with the City’s Strategic Plan and departments.
• Serve as liaison to the Audit Committee.
• Ensure compliance with policies to manage financial risk.
• Respond to City Commission inquiries regarding budget and CIP.

Skills

Budgeting knowledge

TRIM regulations

Financial reporting

Procurement laws

Performance management

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Public Administration or Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

Tools

Excel

Analytics software

Job description

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing: 10/2/2026 Salary: $85,883 - 137,405 USD Annually

Job Summary: The Performance & Budget Manager oversees the City's Budget and Capital Improvement Program. This role facilitates strategic and operational resource alignment through budget process management and oversight, financial planning and analysis, and performance management programs. This position supports the City’s High-Performance Organization leadership model by ensuring inclusive, broad-based financial and performance processes that engage team members in strategic financial decision‑making. This role also addresses various management issues that impact the City's overall efficiency and effectiveness. The Performance & Budget Manager reports to the Performance & Budget Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan.
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives.
• Engages in systems thinking in all capacities, considering equity, sustainability, and resilience in decision-making.
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services.
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions‑oriented work culture.
• Facilitates staff-level and executive-level meetings around financial planning and prioritization.

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities.
• Supervises Performance & Budget Analysts, Interns, and other assigned team members to ensure effective planning, coordination, and execution of technical work; includes hiring, evaluation, training, and performance reviews; coaches and provides feedback to support professional and skill development.
• Ensures policies and procedures are followed to manage operational and financial risks to the organization effectively.
• Manages the preparation of and presents the City Budget, Budget Amendments, and Capital Improvement Program to the City Commission.
• Facilitates organization-wide performance management activities, including development and analysis of metrics, data governance, and utilization of metrics in decision‑making.
• Assists in: preparation of the annual budget direction in alignment with the City’s Strategic Plan and performance goals, analysis of expenditures and revenues to monitor the City Budget preparation and update of the Citywide Strategic Plan and associated Performance Measurement/Management Program and reporting, reviewing relevant City Commission memos.
• Addresses questions from the City Commission, advisory boards, and the public concerning all aspects of the City Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
• Establishes and updates departmental/administrative, fiscal, and standard operating procedures/policies as necessary.
• Coordinates: various internal operational efficiency and effectiveness, policy compliance, and risk assessment audits the City's performance management and data analytics program and issues associated reports.
• Sets critical targets and appropriate benchmarks based on research of high-performing public and private entities.
• Approves budget amendments and transfers for compliance with City policy.
• Ensures compliance with: State of Florida Truth-in-Millage (TRIM) regulations, City procurement, budgetary, fund balance, and other policies.
• Serves as the Staff liaison to the Audit Committee.
• Works directly with the Performance & Budget Director on special projects as assigned.

Technical

• Coordination involves various internal operational efficiency and effectiveness, policy compliance, and risk assessment audits the City's performance management and data analytics program and issues associated reports; Sets critical targets and appropriate benchmarks based on research of high‑performing public and private entities.

Team Skills

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making.
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments.
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same.
• Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS

As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field to municipal government budgeting and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in budget and performance analysis or a closely related position in City or County government agency.
• Two (2) years of supervisory, team leader, or project management experience preferred.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of: municipal budgeting, State TRIM requirements, and financial reporting research methods and techniques, City, State, and Federal laws governing the purchasing process for the City and municipal management theory and processes, process improvement and performance management concepts.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Advanced skills in: project management using business software (especially spreadsheets/analytical software applications) and learning new software as required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (tact /diplomacy).
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and decision‑making.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 98% inside a climate-controlled building; 2% outside, which includes driving.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require sitting for approximately one (5) hour per day, standing for approximately five (2) hours per day, and walking for approximately two (1) hours per day. The work requires frequent bending/ stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lifting/carrying objects weighing 15 to 44 pounds. On rare occasions, the work requires lifting/carrying objects weighing 45 pounds and over.

Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person and on the telephone, and ability to detect specific noises and the proper equipment operation. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others in person and on the phone and to be able to acknowledge instructions. Seeing: Ability to operate a vehicle, read fine print, and determine when rooms are clean.

Driving Requirements: Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Technology: The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software. It also requires proficiency with computer hardware and analytical software applications, including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, internet applications, and database management.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

No - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

Yes - CREDIT CHECK

No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.

The City of Largo is an exceptional place to work and live! As the third largest city in Pinellas County and the fourth largest in the Tampa Bay area, Largo offers the perfect blend of convenience and charm. Located near world‑class beaches and top regional attractions, the City provides a picturesque natural setting and an outstanding quality of life. Largo’s award‑winning parks system spans nearly 500 acres and includes 20 parks and 11 miles of scenic walking trails, offering abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and connection with nature.

About the Organization The organization serves over 84 thousand residents and 3 thousand businesses by providing superior services that inspire community pride. The organization is made up of 12 departments with a shared strategic focus on sustainability, public health & safety, and community pride. Largo is committed to building a High‑Performance Organization (HPO) model to intentionally support flexibility, resiliency, and leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. HPO empowers individuals to participate in meaningful projects and initiatives to promote employee and community engagement. As a national Top Workplace, Largo is recognized for its innovative, collaborative, and passionate workforce. Team members enjoy competitive pay, robust professional development opportunities, generous benefits and leave packages, and a healthy work‑life balance. With its family‑friendly atmosphere, tree‑lined streets, and award‑winning parks, Largo offers more than just a workplace, we offer a community. Every day, we work toward our vision of being the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay, Naturally!

About our Benefits Team Members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our team members. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA); paid life insurance; and AD&D coverage, with optional supplemental life insurance available. Full‑time team members participate in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Plan with a generous City match. Public Safety team members participate in retirement plans outlined in their respective union agreements. All team members may enroll in optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b) plans. Additional benefits include 11 paid holidays, 24/7 access to fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing professional development opportunities. For a complete overview of benefits, please review the City of Largo’s Largo Lifeline.