Public Sector Budget & Forecasting Manager

City of Pharr; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Budget Manager at City of Pharr oversees the city's operating and capital budgets, ensuring appropriations align with approved objectives and policy. The role provides timely analysis, forecasting, and clear budget information to support sound decision-making for city leadership.

Key duties include budget monitoring, adjustments, and variance analysis, with responsibility for documentation, dashboards, and concise management reports for elected officials and department heads.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental budgeting, accounting concepts, internal controls, and chart-of-accounts structures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookup functions, analytical models).
• Proficiency with budgeting/financial software; Tyler Incode and ClearGov familiarity preferred.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into concise guidance for non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer budget monitoring and adjustments.
• Review purchase orders, check requests, and account usage for accuracy and available funding.
• Support departments during budget development and throughout the fiscal year.
• Prepare variance analyses, expenditure controls, and management-ready reporting.
• Provide concise summaries and answers to leadership questions regarding budgets.

Skills

Government budgeting

Advanced Excel

Financial data communication

Tools

Tyler Incode

ClearGov

Job description

The Budget Manager at City of Pharr oversees the city's operating and capital budgets, ensuring appropriations align with approved objectives and policy. The role provides timely analysis, forecasting, and clear budget information to support sound decision-making for city leadership.

Key duties include budget monitoring, adjustments, and variance analysis, with responsibility for documentation, dashboards, and concise management reports for elected officials and department heads.