Budget Manager

Town of Morrisville•Morrisville Town Hall, NC

About The Position

The Budget Manager is an essential role in supporting the Town of Morrisville’s Strategic Plan and maintaining budget health throughout the year. The position leads budget planning and strategy, partners with department leaders to develop funding plans, and analyzes financial data, trends, and forecasts to inform decision-making. The Budget Manager works collaboratively with Town leadership and departments to align resources with community priorities and long-term organizational goals. The role includes budget monitoring, forecasting, program and funding-request evaluation, process improvement, long-term financial planning, and communicating complex financial information to leadership, Town Council, and the public. It also leads, coaches, and develops team members and reviews staffing and position requests. The position may take on special projects and emerging priorities that advance the Town’s goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or public administration.
At least 5 years of local government finance experience.

Nice To Haves

NC Local Government Budget Officer certification

Responsibilities

Lead budget planning and strategy to help shape the Town’s financial future.
Partner with department leaders to develop actionable funding plans.
Analyze financial data, trends, and forecasts to guide decision-making.
Develop resource allocation strategies that support community priorities and organizational goals.
Collaborate across teams to evaluate programs, funding requests, and operational improvements.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve organization-wide efficiency.
Monitor the Town’s financial health through budget monitoring, forecasting, and analysis.
Prepare clear presentations of complex financial information for leadership, Town Council, and the public.
Help departments strengthen reporting and analytical capabilities to support data-driven decisions.
Guide long-term planning through revenue, expenditure, staffing, and capital investment projections.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and industry best practices.
Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering growth and accountability.
Review staffing and position requests to support workforce planning and organizational success.
Build partnerships with stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives and community-focused outcomes.
Take on special projects and emerging priorities that help move the Town forward.