Budget Program Manager
Valley Metro•Valley Metro Administrative Offices 101 N 1st Ave Suite 1300 Phoenix AZ 85003, AZ
•$86,366 - $129,549•Onsite
About The Position
The Budget Program Manager serves as the supervisor of a four-member Budget team, overseeing daily operations, staff performance, and professional development. This position reports directly to the Manager of Budget and Finance. The full salary range for the position is ($86,365.70-$129,548.54) with an anticipated starting salary between entry ($86,365.70) and midpoint ($107,957.12) of the range. The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field
- Six (6) years of experience in: Public budgeting and finance, Financial oversight and coordination, Intergovernmental agreement management
- Three (3) years of supervisory experience in budgeting, accounting or related financial area
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
- A valid Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable driving record upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive understanding of supervisory practices and performance evaluation.
- Advanced knowledge of operating and capital budget development practices.
- Comprehensive understanding of funding schedule reconciliation methodologies.
- Expanded familiarity with internal controls in financial reporting.
- Extensive practice of public-sector supervisory procedures.
- Thorough understanding of capital project funding coordination.
- Advanced knowledge of federal budget reporting practices.
- Using a computer and related software.
- Supervising budget staff, providing training and performance evaluation.
- Facilitating comprehensive budget development processes.
- Coordinating capital and operating budget schedules.
- Validating divisional budget request accuracy.
- Facilitating budget policy changes.
- Training staff on Agency-wide financial procedures.
- Monitoring budget-to-actual financial reporting.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction.
Responsibilities
- Supervise assigned staff performing budget development, financial analysis, and reporting functions, including assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing work products, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Lead and oversee the operating and capital budget development process, directing staff activities, reviewing and validating budget requests, and ensuring compliance with agency policies and funding requirements.
- Monitor and oversee budget execution through forecasting, budget-to-actual analysis, and expenditure review, resolving issues and recommending adjustments as needed.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and coaching to staff on budget procedures, financial systems, and reporting standards to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
- Coordinate and prepare budget-related reports, schedules, and analyses for management, executive leadership, governing bodies, and external stakeholders.
- Identify process weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, and direct the development and implementation of budget tools, controls, and procedures to enhance efficiency and accountability.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Benefits
- Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
