Division Manager - Budget

Washoe County • Reno, NV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, assists in the oversight of the operations and functions of the Budget division; performs highly specialized financial and budgetary analytical assignments and studies; serves as the budget liaison for the most complex assignments; and performs related work as required. This is a Countywide Promotional recruitment being placed to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Finance/Comptroller Department. Washoe County is seeking a strong, strategic, and experienced leader with a comprehensive background in public-sector budgeting, financial management, and complex financial analysis. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to support the oversight of complex budgetary operations while providing strategic financial guidance that advances the County’s organizational goals and long-term fiscal sustainability. The selected candidate will possess the ability to interpret, and apply the provisions of diverse federal, state, and local legislation and regulations. This mission-critical position will serve as a trusted fiscal advisor and strategic budget resource, providing expert guidance on complex budgetary and financial matters, evaluating fiscal and operational impacts, and developing data-driven recommendations that support effective decision-making and the County’s long-term financial sustainability.

Requirements

• Current Washoe County employee who has been in a classified status for a minimum of six months.
• Four years of professional work experience in budget and/or financial administration for a public agency.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, finance, economics, or closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
• Must reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Nice To Haves

• Quickly assimilate into the Finance Department while establishing and maintaining strong working relationships that foster collaboration and contribute to organizational success.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and modeling, financial policy development, capital improvement programming, and debt management.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Leverage strong technical expertise and strategic vision to support sound financial decision making and organizational objectives.
• Proven leadership skills and experience, with the ability to inspire collaboration, build trust, and drive results.
• Exhibit initiative and accountability by taking ownership of challenges, developing effective solutions, sharing resources and knowledge, and promoting commitment to the County's mission, vision, and organizational priorities.
• Highly developed analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to make evidence-based decisions and exercise sound fiscal judgment.
• Ability to evaluate complex financial and organizational information into strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional critical thinking and sound judgment, with experience preparing executive-level summaries, presenting complex information clearly, and providing well-supported recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the oversight of the operations and functions of the Budget division.
• Performs highly specialized financial and budgetary analytical assignments and studies.
• Serves as the budget liaison for the most complex assignments.
• Provides expert guidance on complex budgetary and financial matters.
• Evaluates fiscal and operational impacts.
• Develops data-driven recommendations that support effective decision-making and the County’s long-term financial sustainability.
• Provides responsive, responsible, and strategic budgetary and fiscal support to County departments and programs while serving as a trusted financial advisor and business partner.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification.
• Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager