Strategic Budget & Finance Leader — Operating & Capital

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin seeks a experienced Financial Manager III to lead a team of seven budget professionals and two managers, directing the City’s substantial operating and capital budgets. The role provides senior financial guidance to executive leadership, reviews estimates, variance reports, and forecasts to support decision-making.

Responsibilities include long-range financial planning, capital budgeting, and development of performance metrics, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with six years in finance, including two in management.
• Master’s in Finance/Accounting or CPA may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for operating and capital budgets.
• Manage staff including supervision of budget professionals and managers.
• Develop long-range financial plans, capital improvement program, and monthly performance-to-budget reports.
• Provide strategic financial insights to executive management and council.
• Ensure compliance with city policies, debt management, and rate setting processes.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Debt management

Cash management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or CPA

Job description

The City of Austin seeks a experienced Financial Manager III to lead a team of seven budget professionals and two managers, directing the City’s substantial operating and capital budgets. The role provides senior financial guidance to executive leadership, reviews estimates, variance reports, and forecasts to support decision-making.

Responsibilities include long-range financial planning, capital budgeting, and development of performance metrics, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and