Budget Manager

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

The Budget Manager leads the City’s budget planning and financial operations, overseeing the development, administration, and implementation of the annual budget and long-range financial plans. This role provides strategic fiscal analysis and recommendations, ensures effective budget processes across the organization, and supports overall financial management through coordination, review, and oversight of citywide budgeting activities.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible governmental finance experience, including two (2) years of supervisor or lead responsibility.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, the City of Grand Junction Leadership Track certification within two (2) years of appointment.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and coordinate organizational budget planning and operational activities.
• Oversee and coordinate the development, implementation, and administration of the City-wide annual budget.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the organizational budget; develop long-range financial plans.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and review budget preparation and monitoring activities
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and administration of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Develop and maintain financial planning models and tools.
• Perform detailed financial and operational analyses including budget-to-actual comparisons, trend analysis, and revenue and expenditure projections.
• Serve as a liaison between the Finance Department and other departments, divisions, and external agencies.
• Provide responsible staff assistance and technical expertise to the organization.
• Attend and participate in professional meetings and organizations.

Benefits

• City Employee Health Clinic: The City is committed to supporting the health and well-being of employees, and their families. Our near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center offers free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and their dependents enrolled in a City health plan. Services include preventative care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, a medical massage therapist, and behavioral health counseling. The clinic also offers wellness programs, challenges, and classes that empower employees and their families to stay healthy and thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees