Financial Planning Manager G129 Finance
About The Position
This position is responsible for the organization and supervision of all activities performed within the Financial Planning Division of the Finance Department. It involves planning, organizing, and directing financial planning functions during the annual budgeting process, overseeing the management of Operating and Non-Operating Budgets, and advising leadership on the status of budgeted revenues and expenditures. The role also includes preparing and presenting the annual budget, directing the execution of the adopted budget, and supervising, directing, and evaluating assigned staff. Additionally, the manager will manage expenditures in accordance with the adopted budget, provide assistance to departments and leadership on financial and budgeting issues, and maintain knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to government budgeting. Special projects and other related duties as assigned are also part of the role.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding business licensure and taxation.
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentation.
- Skill in utilizing financial computer software programs.
- Skill in problem solving and decision making.
- Skill in gathering and analyzing complex data.
- Skill in operating standard office equipment.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in management and supervision.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of strategic and financial planning, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
- Ability to be bonded.
Responsibilities
- Organize and supervise all activities within the Financial Planning Division.
- Plan, organize, and direct financial planning functions during the annual budgeting process.
- Oversee the management of Operating and Non-Operating Budgets, advising leadership on budget status and conducting projections.
- Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and its presentation, including developing formats, coordinating requests, and making recommendations.
- Direct the execution of the adopted budget, acting as system administrator for budget preparation and setting up the budget in the financial system.
- Supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, and performance appraisal.
- Manage expenditures in accordance with the adopted budget, reviewing and approving Personnel Action forms and Purchase Orders, and processing budget transfers and amendments.
- Provide information and assistance to departments, employees, executive and legislative leadership, and the general public regarding financial and budgeting issues.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, principles, and practices related to government budget preparation and execution.
- Conduct other special projects as appropriate.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
