Budget Officer

City of Manhattan Kansas•Manhattan, KS

About The Position

The Budget Officer assists the Chief Financial Officer, City Treasurer, and City Controller in managing Department activities. The position directly supervises employees engaged in financial and budgeting operations and other finance-related services, and assists the City Controller in maintaining the City of Manhattan’s accounting system. The Budget Officer facilitates preparation of the annual City Budget and Capital Improvement Program, works with specialized programs, and completes special projects assigned by the Chief Financial Officer. The role coordinates and develops the annual City Budget and Capital Improvement Program, analyzes them, and makes recommendations. It provides financial services and reporting to City departments and management, maintains and analyzes the General Fund, and oversees Utility Funds. The Budget Officer helps ensure accurate transaction records, effective financial policies and controls, and compliance with applicable requirements. The position also delegates budget tasks to Accountant positions and provides oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or another related field.
Five years of closely related work experience in governmental accounting, or six years of related work experience and supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or another related field.
Experience with high-end computerized fund accounting software packages.
Knowledge of municipal, state, or federal government operations.
Prior supervisory experience.
High-level user skills with spreadsheets, word-processing, and relational databases.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and develop the annual City Budget and Capital Improvement Program, analyze them, and make recommendations.
Facilitate and coordinate development of the annual City budget.
Recommend changes to financial and budgeting practices or policies across City departments, keeping current on internal controls and accounting procedures.
Assist all departments with timely, accurate, and responsive financial services in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and approved budgeting practices.
Implement new procedures to accommodate computerized accounting requirements.
Prepare forecasts and financial reports, and ensure financial policies and controls are implemented.
Maintain and analyze the City’s General Fund and provide oversight to Utility Funds.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for departments and City Management.
Audit, enforce, and implement financial policies and audit controls.
Participate in preparing and recording the City’s financial transactions accurately and on time.
Assist with special accounting-related reports; collect and compile data and assist with analysis of financial information.
Assist with staff, delegate budget tasks to Accountant positions, and provide oversight.
Perform special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and other duties as required.
Attend meetings and training, maintain records and documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

Boot, clothing, and vehicle allowances, if applicable.
City-issued cell phone, if applicable.
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) retirement/pension; voluntary retirement contributions through Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
Wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
12 to 26 days of paid vacation per year based on years of service.
12 days of paid sick leave per year.
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave.
Education reimbursement and professional development.
Reimbursement of up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees; professional development funds depend on the department budget, and certification/licensure may be reimbursed.
Long-term disability, employer-paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefit options.