Deputy Budget Director

Town of Greenwich•Greenwich, CT

About The Position

The Deputy Budget Director assists with the preparation and administration of the Town’s annual budget and provides ongoing analysis and technical support for budgetary and collective bargaining processes. The position works with the Board of Estimate and Taxation, Representative Town Meeting, Town Departments, and the public to develop the annual budget and explain it to associated parties. It reports to the Budget Director and acts on the Director’s behalf during periods of absence. The role monitors operating and capital spending, analyzes financial data and variances, prepares budget and financial reports, and supports collective bargaining through cost-of-contract analysis. It also oversees financial-system interfaces and data reporting, calculates fringe benefit rates, supports month-end and year-end closing, reconciles accounts, liaises with external auditors, and develops custom reports for Town Departments and the Board of Education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Five years of financial and/or budgeting experience.
Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices.
Knowledge of public administration and municipal management analysis principles and practices.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing finance and budgeting procedures established by federal, state, and local agencies.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Access, as well as industry-specific software programs.
Ability to use financial systems, database query tools, and reporting software to synthesize complex financial data into executive-level reports.
Ability to present technical financial information clearly and concisely to non-technical policymakers and the public.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement municipal program policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, Town officials, and Town staff.
Ability to analyze costs, budgets, and other financial data and prepare reports supporting recommended cost savings, financing options, or other financial recommendations.
Ability to understand basic elements of collective bargaining agreements to prepare cost-of-contract information for collective bargaining.
Ability to research, compose, and present reports.
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Municipal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the Board of Estimate and Taxation, Representative Town Meeting, Town Departments, and the public to develop the annual budget and inform and explain the budget to associated parties.
Monitor operating and capital spending; anticipate requirements, trends, and variances; develop action plans; measure and analyze results; initiate corrective actions; and minimize the impact of negative variances.
Input monthly approved interim changes to the budget.
Compile, analyze, and create financial reports used in the collective bargaining process.
Prepare cost-of-contract analyses for Town collective bargaining agreements.
Prepare and distribute various budget documents.
Act on behalf of the Budget Director during periods of the Director’s absence.
Oversee the general ledger interface with the Town’s payroll software system, including earning and account code table maintenance, file creation, and import into the Town’s financial software.
Manage the interface between the Town’s financial system and the State’s standard chart of accounts.
Support system enhancements and technology upgrades to optimize the collection, aggregation, and reporting of municipal financial data.
Calculate fringe benefit rates and, when appropriate, charge departments for benefits.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
Prepare monthly and quarterly general ledger expense analyses and account reconciliations.
Serve as liaison with external auditors.
Develop custom reports for Town Departments and the Board of Education and prepare government reports.
Support Town policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.