Budget and Performance Manager

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The Budget & Performance Manager will provide leadership in the daily operations of the Budget and Organizational Excellence office through the management of a team of budget analysts. This position is responsible for developing and overseeing City-wide budget processes including operating and capital budgeting, creating capital investment plans, and developing and managing cost allocations/cost of service models and complex financial calculations.   Job Description: Purpose:  Under general direction, this position manages the activities and personnel engaged in preparing and monitoring the operating and capital budgets for the City and leading City-wide efforts related to performance and continuous improvement.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. • Advises City management on City's financial position.

• Develops and oversees City-wide budget processes including strategic planning, capital budgeting, and cost of service studies.

• Leads the performance management and continuous improvement efforts of the City.

• Performs complex financial calculations and analysis used to inform decisions of executives and policy makers.

• Oversees and recommends budget decisions on City funds.

• Assists with departmental strategic planning with regards to CIP initiatives.

• Trains, assists, and provides guidance to City staff on the development, preparation, and monitoring of all budget processes.

• Conducts presentations on all aspects of City’s budget and strategic planning processes.

• Develops and revises operating procedures.

• Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects including capital, information technology, fleet, revenue, and performance benchmarking.

• Writes, prepares, and/or reviews financial documents and reports.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:  Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. • Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal law and City ordinances.

• Knowledge of comprehensive budgeting methods and systems.

• Knowledge of financial forecasting methods.

• Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques and principals.

• Knowledge of governmental fiscal policies and procedures sufficient to develop and monitor an operating budget.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Knowledge of strategic planning,

• Knowledge and experience with using various continuous improvement methodologies such as LEAN, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or Design to identify efficiencies and implement change within an organization.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data.

• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying cost-effective solutions.

• Skill in managing multiple complex problems and assignments.

• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations that require exercising good judgment.

• Skill in the use of mathematics in forecasting trends, cash flows, revenues, and expenses.

• Skill in giving public presentations.

• Skill in persuasive and business writing.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

• Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events.

• Ability to train others.

Minimum Qualifications:  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience in a related field including two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity

• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for non-supervisory/management experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:  None.

Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of funding strategies to meet long-term capital plans

• Experience leading asset owners in creating capital investment plans

• Knowledge of project management practices and methodologies

• Experience working with and/or administering software or databases, such as financial software, business intelligence tools or geographical Information systems

• Ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties

  Notes to Candidate: The Budget & Performance Manager will provide leadership in the daily operations of the Budget and Organizational Excellence office through the management of a team of budget analysts. This position is responsible for developing and overseeing City-wide budget processes including operating and capital budgeting, creating capital investment plans, and developing and managing cost allocations/cost of service models and complex financial calculations.

Austin Budget Organizational Excellence drives innovation, collaboration, and accountability by aligning resources with strategy. Together, we deliver measurable results for the City and continuously strengthen and improve services for the community.   When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. • A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.

• A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employ

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