BUDGET MANAGER

City of Burbank, CA

• $140K — $185K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of progressive experience in public finance or administration
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or related field
  • Strong knowledge of governmental budgeting principles and municipal operation
  • Supervisory experience in personnel management and administration
  • Effective communication skills for presenting ideas and recommendations

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate the preparation of the City's annual operating budget
  • Review and develop preliminary and final budgets based on departmental estimates
  • Conduct budget conferences with department managers
  • Research and recommend capital acquisitions through cost justification analysis
  • Supervise and evaluate staff within the budget section
  • Advise the Financial Services Director on budgetary matters
  • Report budget-related findings to governmental agencies as required

Benefits

  • Participation in a long-range capital improvement program
  • Opportunity to drive City business initiatives
  • Involvement in management studies related to financial management
  • Opportunity for professional growth within a mid-management level position
Full Job Description
Under general administrative determination of policy and direction, to assist in the planning, organizing, and direction of all the operations within the Budget section of the Financial Services Department; to act for the Financial Services Director as requested; and to do related work as required.

Essential Functions
Plans, organizes, and coordinates preparation of the City's annual operating budget; coordinates the City's budget policy; reviews and coordinates analysis of department budget estimates and develops preliminary and final budgets; confers with department managers concerning budget requests and participates in budget conferences; makes recommendations on the necessity and feasibility of budget requests based on studies and surveys; formulates and administers a long range capital improvement program; researches and makes recommendations on capital acquisitions based on cost justification analysis; supervises the management and execution of the budget document, including expenditure analyses; reports to the State and other governmental agencies as required by law; organizes and participates in the conduct of management studies related to the City's financial management program; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; effectively recommends disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; advises the Financial Services Director on budgetary matters; may direct and participate in administrative and fiscal projects and programs as required; drives of City business.

Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:

Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental budgeting and finance administration; organization and operation of municipal government; general laws and regulations governing budgeting for municipalities; principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision.

Ability to study, develop, and present ideas and recommendations effectively in oral and written form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to four years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience in the field of public finance or administration and graduation from an accredited college with a degree in finance, accounting, public or business administration or a related field.

License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.

Supplemental Information

None.
This is an Unrepresented Mid-Management job title

01

What is your highest level of completed education?
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree

02

How many years of government experience do you possess?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3+ years

03

How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3+ years

04

How many years of finance or budget related experience do you possess?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3+ years

05

I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
  • YES

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