Salary: $101,774.40 - $165,152.00 Annually
Location : 390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Environmental Services
Department: ES Finance & Revenue
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Budget Manager plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the operating and capital budget activities in the division. They also manage and direct staff in performing long-range forecasting and strategic planning for revenues and expenditures of Council funds. In addition, they provide financial analysis to identify budget trends and financial risks and opportunities.

The Finance and Revenue department leads financial strategy, budget development, and grant management for the Environmental Service division. Persons in this position will collaborate with team members across the organization from various operating and capital budget, policy, and grant management backgrounds with values centered in service, relationships, equity, innovation, and accountability. The team is collectively responsible for managing over a $3.1B capital program, $411M annual operating budget, and a multimillion-dollar grant portfolio.

Note: The salary indicated in this posting is the full salary range for the position. The final hiring salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, and internal salary equity.

Please complete the education, work history, and supplemental questions on the application AND attach a resume.
This position is eligible for a hybrid (onsite three days per week) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
What you would do in this job

• Directly supervise staff including training, assigning and directing work, evaluating work performance, and making recommendations on hiring decisions and disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for the annual budget planning process, setting timelines, and developing quarterly operating performance reports and quarterly budget amendments.
• Develop, track, and monitor the Environmental Services annual operating budget and 6-year capital improvement plan.
• Lead financial analysis projects including developing forecasting models, addressing requests from the Legislature, and regional and federal reporting requirements.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with all external and internal governmental laws, policies, and standards including but not limited to federal, state, Metropolitan Council, and GAAP.

• Develop financial reports to measure key performance indicators and work with management teams to achieve financial objectives.
• Analyze monthly financial results to ensure accuracy and integrity, evaluate trends, and report material variances to management.
• Prepare a quarterly forecast and collaborate with the Finance Director to develop a long-range plan.
• Manage the application, award, and payment process for multiple grant programs.
• Collaborate with other business leaders to develop, test, and implement new business processes and technologies.
• Promote an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees.
• Foster a customer service mentality and ensure a high level of service to all stakeholders requiring timely and accurate financial information.
• Work closely with all team members ensuring best practices and help where needed or requested.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field and six or more years of experience in budget development and financial analysis, including three or more years of team lead, project lead, and/or supervisory/managerial experience
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field.
• Experience leading teams in advanced financial analysis and research projects.
• Experience developing complex or large budgets and performing variance analysis.
• Experience preparing reports, executive summaries, and presentations.
• Experience developing forecasting models to examine future financial performance.
• Experience leading meetings and giving presentations.
• Experience converting data to actionable information.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and support an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of budget development and administration; grant entitlement administration; and policy development and implementation.
• Knowledge of management practices, principles of supervision, and performance management (coaching, counseling, staff development, performance improvement, discipline).
• Ability to enforce established policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Expert skill in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of customers or clients and employees.
• Ability to interpret and apply mathematics and statistical methods and procedures gained through professional training.
• Skill and persuasion when dealing with others inside and outside of the department and organization, including influencing, instructing, and negotiating to gain understanding, cooperation, and action.
• Ability to promote an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

Additional information
Union/Grade: Non-Represented/Grade J
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.

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Applicant Instructions: It is important that your application shows all relevant education and experience you possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely and please do not type "see resume." Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step.I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

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• No

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How did you first hear about this job opening?

• CareerForce Center
• Community Event/Organization
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Metro Transit Bus Advertisement
• Twitter
• Website: governmentjobs.com
• Website: metrocouncil.org
• Website: metrotransit.org
• Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com
• Other

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If you selected "other," please describe where you first heard about this job. If you selected "employee referral," please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title.
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Please select the items below in which you have the level and area of education and experience specified (select all that apply).

• Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field
• Six or more years of experience in budget development and financial analysis
• Three or more years of team lead, project lead, and/or supervisory/managerial experience

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Please list your related educational degree(s) and/or certification(s) below. If you do not have these, please type "N/A." If you type "see resume," you will not receive credit for your response.
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How many years of budget development and financial analysis experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year or no experience
• At least 1 year, but less than 6 years
• At least 6 years, but less than 10 years
• At least 10 years, but less than 15 years
• 15 or more years

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If you indicated in questions #4 and #6 that you have experience in budget development and financial analysis, please describe that experience including duties performed and where it took place. If this does not apply, please type "N/A." If you type "see resume," you will not receive credit for your response.
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If you indicated in question #4 that you have three or more years of team lead, project lead, and/or supervisory/managerial experience, please describe that experience including duties performed, where it took place, and the duration. If this does not apply, please type "N/A." If you type "see resume," you will not receive credit for your response.
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