Salary : $78,995.90 - $92,936.48 Annually
Location : Germantown City Hall, TN
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
DescriptionGENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:Under the general direction of the Budget Manager, provide overall leadership for the development and implementation of the operating and capital budgets and the City's performance management system. Work with considerable independence and initiative to perform financial and statistical analysis needed to support decision making by elected officials and senior staff, and to ensure that fiscal responsibility and controls are maintained. Serve as the contact point for executive staff within assigned areas of responsibility regarding fiscal and performance management matters.
This is the second level position in this job family series. Positions at this level perform the full range of duties as assigned with minimal assistance or direction. Incumbents are thoroughly familiar and possess technical expertise related to financial and performance management procedures. This level performs the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to the job series; and provides guidance and direction to the lower level incumbents. Incumbents in this class are normally filled by advancement from the lower level.
ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY:Examples of DutiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Oversee implementation and monitoring of the annual budget preparation process, including coordinating budgeting activities and data collection; planning guidelines and instructions; establishing budget calendar; maintaining the integrity of the budget database; reviewing departmental budget requests; preparing budget proposals; and coordinating the publication of the budget report.
- Review and analyze programs and financial requests for the Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) ensuring requests follow adopted financial policies and integrate the City's strategic goals and objectives; prepare and quantify changes to the budget as they arise in the budget process.
- Monitor and analyze expenditures, revenues, and changes in the financial status of funds and budgets on a city-wide basis to ensure proper accountability and financial management; identify variances and make appropriate adjustments coordinating with Accounting as required.
- Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of strategic planning and performance improvement efforts within and among city departments. Work closely with executive staff on developing performance measures that focus on achieving the City's strategic goals; conduct monthly meetings with executive staff to evaluate progress.
- Monitor performance measure results, achievements, and action plans of departments and focus cabinets; evaluate progress and draw comparisons between performance indicators and actual performance.
- Participate in the City's strategic planning process by evaluating the City's fiscal condition and preparing long range financial forecasts; identify key trends in revenues and expenditures and provide information about the financial challenges anticipated over the next few years. Take lead in developing the five-year financial plan document.
- Conduct the City's community survey and various benchmarking studies; develop tools to gather data; formulate questions; compile data, perform statistical analysis, and prepare a comprehensive detailed report of key findings and recommendations to City Administrator, staff and the BMA.
- Provide consulting services to departments regarding a variety of issues, including budget policies and procedures, operating, capital and Infrastructure replacement programs, strategic planning, work flow, program analysis, and policy development.
- Participate in city fee impact analyses; evaluate current fee structures and develop a rate model plan to establish an equitable rate structure; assist departments in revising fee rate structures as needed.
- Prepare and make presentations to executive staff, BMA, commissions, and interest groups on city fiscal matters, budget proposals, strategic plan results, and subjects related to various studies.
- Develop and monitor the Office of Budget & Performance departmental budget; establish, plan and implement departmental goals and objectives consistent with the City mission.
- Maintain complex databases and spreadsheets to track and reconcile information, and to provide accurate information for financial reporting.
- Prepare and present comprehensive technical, administrative, financial, analytical and statistical reports that present and interpret data, identify alternatives and justify conclusions and recommendations.
- Review and analyze legislation and examine its impact on the City.
- Staff process improvement teams and directs city staff in utilizing process measurement and process improvement tools, such as application of Six Sigma methodology.
- Compile, create and prepare documents and materials necessary for various City initiatives including submission of various award applications put forward by the City.
- Review and sign agenda sheets regarding financial matters.
- Chair, participate on and provide staff support to a variety of committees, city teams, advisory groups, and commissions.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Perform related tasks as required.
QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:- Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of municipal budgeting and finance, and applicable governing laws, codes and regulations.
- Knowledge of goal- and program-oriented budgeting, productivity analysis, and strategic planning principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of performance measurement systems and ability to analyze performance measurement data.
- Knowledge of research, statistical, program evaluation and survey techniques and methods.
- Skill in utilizing quantitative, non-quantitative, analytical and statistical methods in analyzing local government programs and budgets.
- Skill in using various software to create spreadsheets, graphics, and databases, including large, complex databases.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with elected and city officials, city staff, and various management groups for the purpose of influencing, motivating and convincing.
- Ability to work with a wide range of departments with diverse business needs, interests, and requirements.
- Ability to form professional working relationships with individuals in other departments to create a work environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration in resolving issues.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment using only brief general direction to analyze complex issues/problems.
- Ability to plan, implement and coordinate large, complex projects.
- Ability to gather pertinent facts and data, make thorough analyses, and arrive at sound conclusions.
- Ability to effectively present research findings in oral, written, and graphic formats.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Physical ability to perform essential job duties.
RequirementsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in a related field with major course work in finance, budgeting, or public administration and five years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal budgeting or finance; or any combination of education, training, and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform essential job functions. Postgraduate coursework or a Master's degree is strongly preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in a clean, comfortable office environment. Irregular hours may be required to attend meetings.
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