NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Assistant Director of Budget
City of Homestead, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $189K/yr
7+ years expNEOGOV is looking for an Assistant Director of Budget for the City of Homestead. This role involves professional-level budget development, analysis, and monitoring, responsible for preparing and maintaining the city's operating and capital budgets while providing assistance to the city manager and department heads.
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Responsibilities
Assists the Finance & Budget Director in managing city-wide financial budgeting operations
Engages proactively with city officials, the public, and external agencies to foster trust and clarity in budget matters
Oversees the preparation of complex financial analyses, reports, and presentations to support decision-making, regulatory compliance, and public accountability, as it relates to budgeting
Plays a pivotal role in the development and administration of the City's operating and capital budgets
Schedule and review all support work in preparation for the City's annual budgeting process for all funds
Collaborates in the preparation, publication, and filing of the City's State Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Florida Department of Financial Services, as required per Chapter 129.03(d), Florida Statutes, and other statutorily required reports such as the EDR report due annually by October 15th to the Office of Economic & Demographic Research
Ensures that financial operations strictly comply with City, state, and federal regulations and standards regarding the budgetary process
Review City contracts for financial implications and supervision of effective billing and collections as it relates to budget
Recommends and implements strategies for operational improvements and efficiencies within the finance department
Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure alignment with departmental goals, address challenges, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation
Responsible for providing annual updates to the City’s Five-Year Financial Plan including Capital and Fleet Plans
Directs and participates in the preparation of the Annual City Budget and Capital Improvement and Capital Fleet Plans. Analyzes departmental budget requests and recommends approval/disapproval to the City Manager
Participates and assists in setting long-range goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the City, including capital projects and financial and informational data processing needs
Serves as an internal management consulting resource, focusing on increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery
Conducts independent research on assigned topics and prepares reports for the Director of Finance & Budget for distribution as needed
Carefully monitors federal and state legislation that may potentially impact the City’s budget and drafts an estimate to be provided to the Director of Finance & Budget for briefing purposes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of professional supervisory and management experience in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, debt management, and treasury operations; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Must be able to work in a mainframe environment
Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision
Must be able to meet deadlines and work well under time constraints
Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally
Must be proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with employees, supervisors, other departments, city officials, external auditors and the public
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record
Must possess excellent financial credit
Must pass a background screening process
Preferred
Designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), a Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM), or other related certification are, individually and collectively, highly preferred
Experience with OpenGov Budget and Planning is preferred
Familiarity with HTE accounting system products a plus
Benefits
Expanded retirement benefits and stronger financial security for our employees.
Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), providing employees with additional retirement opportunities and benefits.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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