Strategic Budget & Forecasting Manager (Municipal)

City of Bristol, Tennessee; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bristol Tennessee is seeking an experienced and highly analytical Budget Manager to provide strategic leadership for budgeting, capital planning, and forecasting. The role oversees the development, monitoring, and execution of the City's annual operating and capital budgets in line with best practices and organizational priorities.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy, plus 7+ years in budgeting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with concentration in Accountancy; 7+ years budgeting and financial/performance analysis in a municipal setting.
• 3+ years complex budget development, forecasting, capital planning, and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, monitoring, and execution of the City's operating and capital budgets.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, department directors, and staff to evaluate financial needs and translate analyses into clear recommendations.
• Provide forecasting, capital planning, and performance evaluation to improve service delivery and organizational efficiency.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Municipal finance

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration (Accountancy)

Master's Degree in Accountancy or Public Administration (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Bristol Tennessee is seeking an experienced and highly analytical Budget Manager to provide strategic leadership for budgeting, capital planning, and forecasting. The role oversees the development, monitoring, and execution of the City's annual operating and capital budgets in line with best practices and organizational priorities.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy, plus 7+ years in budgeting and