Budget Officer

City of Manhattan Kansas•Manhattan, KS

6d•$79,545 - $99,437

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 involved 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 role coordinates preparation of the annual City Budget and Capital Improvement Program and works with other specialized programs. Special projects may be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer. The Budget Officer provides financial services to City departments, monitors and analyzes City funds, prepares forecasts and financial reports, and helps ensure financial policies, controls, and applicable regulations are followed. The role also delegates budget tasks to Accountant positions and provides oversight. This is a regular, exempt position with generally scheduled hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The starting annualized salary range is $79,544.84–$99,436.59, depending on qualifications.

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 proficiency with spreadsheets, word-processing, and relational databases.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and develops the annual City Budget and Capital Improvement Program; analyzes them and makes recommendations.
Facilitates and coordinates development of the annual City budget.
Recommends changes in financial and budgeting practices or policies across City departments, keeping abreast of internal-control and accounting-procedure issues.
Assists departments by providing timely, accurate, and responsive financial services in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and approved budgeting practices.
Implements procedures to accommodate computerized accounting requirements.
Prepares forecasts and financial reports and ensures financial policies and controls are implemented.
Maintains and analyzes the City’s General Fund and Special Revenue Funds and provides oversight to Utility Funds.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for departments and City Management.
Audits, enforces, and implements financial policies and audit controls.
Participates in preparing the City’s financial transactions to support their timely and accurate recording and reporting.
Assists with special accounting-related reports by collecting and compiling data and helping analyze financial information.
Assists with staff and delegates budget tasks to Accountant positions, providing oversight.
Performs additional duties as required, attends meetings and training, maintains records and documentation, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

Retirement/pension through the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS); voluntary retirement contributions are available through Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
Wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
10.5 paid holidays per year plus one 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.
Tuition and fee reimbursement up to $8,000 per calendar year; professional development funds are based on the department budget, and certification or licensure may be reimbursed.
Long-term disability, employer-paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, an employee assistance program, and voluntary benefit options.
Boot, clothing, and vehicle allowances, if applicable.
City-issued cell phone, if applicable.