BUDGET MANAGER

City Of Douglasville•Douglasville, GA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Finance Director, the Budget Manager is responsible for planning, developing, administering, and monitoring the City’s operating and capital budgets. This position serves as the City’s primary authority on budget development, financial forecasting, SPLOST administration, grant financial oversight and compliance, and capital project budget development and financial oversight. The Budget Manager ensures that the City’s financial plans are fiscally responsible, legally compliant, and aligned with strategic priorities. The role prepares and presents financial information to executive leadership and City Council and supervises multiple functional staff responsible for financial analysis, licensing revenue, payroll operations, and administrative support. The Budget Manager directly supervises assigned Finance staff, including but not limited to the Financial Analyst, Accounting Specialist (Business Licenses and Occupational Tax), Administrative Assistant, and Payroll Specialist. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field with a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, finance, or accounting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting principles applicable to a governmental or public-sector environment.
General understanding of municipal finance operations, or the ability to quickly learn municipal budgeting, SPLOST administration, and grant compliance requirements.
Knowledge of capital budgeting concepts and long-term financial planning.
Knowledge of grant financial compliance standards or similar regulatory reporting environments.
Knowledge of payroll budgeting, funding source allocation, and budget compliance practices.
Ability to analyze complex financial data and present it clearly to executive leadership and governing bodies.
Ability to develop and manage large, complex budgets.
Ability to supervise professional staff and coordinate financial activities across departments.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn and apply municipal policies, state laws, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Governmental experience is preferred but not required.
Budget development and financial forecasting
Capital project budgeting and CIP management
SPLOST or similar dedicated tax programs
Grant financial compliance and reporting
Governmental finance and accounting
CPA, CGFO, or similar certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Leads development and administration of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets.
Coordinates budget preparation with all departments and prepares budget documents for Council adoption.
Manages budget amendments and reviews budget-related reports and analyses.
Develops multi-year financial forecasts and performs trend and variance analysis.
Coordinates with Human Resources to ensure payroll costs align with approved positions and budgeted funding.
Owns administration and reporting for the City’s SPLOST program.
Ensures SPLOST compliance and prepares reports for Council, auditors, and state agencies.
Provides financial oversight of all City grant programs, including budgets, reimbursements, and financial reporting.
Serves as Finance’s point of contact for grant-related audits and monitoring.
Provides financial guidance for all City capital projects.
Develops and maintains capital project budgets and funding plans.
Maintains the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Coordinates with departments and third-party project management firms to ensure financial alignment and reporting accuracy.
Oversees monitoring of key revenues, including business licenses, occupational tax, alcohol licenses, and excise taxes, to support forecasting accuracy.
Reviews payroll for budget compliance, including funding sources and cost center accuracy.
Coordinates with Payroll and Human Resources to resolve budget-related discrepancies.
Prepares and presents budget documents, SPLOST reports, capital planning materials, and financial analyses to City Council and executive leadership.
Oversees the accuracy and completeness of financial information presented to Council.
Supervises assigned Finance staff and ensures continuity of customer service and core functions.
Assigns work, sets priorities, and supports staff development.
Supports development of budget and reporting tools within the ERP system.
Ensures compliance with City policies, state law, and professional standards.
Performs special projects and financial analyses as assigned.