Assistant Director - Budget Management Services - Grants Administration

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

1d•$114,150 - $142,688

About The Position

The Assistant Director - Budget Management Services plans, directs, and provides executive management for budget activities in collaboration with the Chief Budget Officer. The role oversees subordinate staff, reviews operations, provides administrative direction, and ensures effective departmental performance. It also coordinates resources and budget programs across departments, analyzes financial information, and supports strategic and timely decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or another budget-related field.
Seven years of experience working in a municipal government setting performing budget management or related accounting.
Thorough knowledge of business principles, practices, and techniques used in department management.
Knowledge of public administration principles.
Knowledge of personnel management principles and ability to plan, direct, and coordinate work through subordinates.
Ability to research financial metrics, forecast future requirements, analyze budgets, and make recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to negotiate contracts, produce effective marketing, and work with a diversified group of people.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Oversee, review, and evaluate budget allocations, employee assignments, objectives, operations, and the performance of subordinate managers and supervisors; recommend actions to the Chief Budget Officer and reassign resources as needed.
Coordinate programs and resource allocations with department executives and other department heads, and monitor service delivery progress to promote timely and effective use of available resources.
Evaluate and analyze monthly management reports and make budgetary recommendations and strategic decisions.
Manage and supervise managerial staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and other personnel actions; review and approve personnel actions.
Coordinate special research requests and compile responses with the City Manager or City Council; forecast budget requirements, analyze financial data, and recommend implementation actions.
Oversee department administration, including the operating budget, and review significant variances to address budgetary problems.
Identify quality-management improvements to enhance productivity through improved procedures, practices, communication, and accountability; train and evaluate personnel, processes, and procedures.
Represent the City at local, state, and national organizations and professional activities to maintain the City's image and build public support for departmental programs.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.