City of Dallas · 2 weeks ago
Manager - Budget (Budget & Management Services) (Non-Civil Service)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $106K/yr
5+ years expCity of Dallas is seeking a Manager for Budget & Management Services to perform senior-level management and oversight of the department's business, financial, and administrative functions. The role involves managing the development and execution of the City’s biennial budget and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while providing executive support.
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Responsibilities
Develops, prepares, and implements the City’s biennial operating, capital, grants, trusts, and debt service budgets to ensure effective oversight and financial management; leads the review of Citywide budget submissions; oversees the development of internal service fund and other Citywide rate calculations including the Cost Allocation Plan; and reviews all federal, state, and private grant submissions and awards
Manages, oversees, and monitors budget, financial, and grant activities for various Citywide processes; identifies and institutes changes or development to improve Citywide operations; plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates policies and procedures; monitors financial compliance with various regulations
Resolves complex Citywide financial planning issues; meets with various departments to evaluate issues, determine solutions, and provide instructions on implementing those solutions; and reviews City agreements to address financial requirements
Oversees development of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports such as budget accountability, end of year budget versus actual, and Popular Annual Financial Report for City management, elected officials, granting agencies (including Federal and State agencies), and the public to provide regular updates, provide appropriate monitoring for effective decision making, and adhere to complex financial reporting requirements
Provides direct executive support for budget-related City Council actions which impact departments Citywide, such as budget ordinances, amendments, taxation, public hearings, and Financial Management Performance Criteria
Supports, manages, and leads budget analyst team; establishes and ensures consistency across team members’ goals, objectives, and priorities; and performs hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation for team members
Conducts and performs various complex research activities and projects as assigned; oversees the financial documents and operating budget for grants and other funds; performs compliance reviews of grants and grant funded programs City wide and complies with other Auditor's requests when needed
Serves as the acting official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager's Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues
Approves council agenda items and contracts and verifies proper format and procedures, verifies accuracy in financial and budgetary information, ensures the availability of funds, and resolves problems with client departments, and provides Citywide training
Attends City Council, Neighborhood Public Hearing, and Town Hall meetings, serves as budget representative, and takes necessary action regarding decisions or inquiries made at such hearings
Manages, oversees, and evaluates various equipment purchasing programs; reviews drawdown requests, ensures purchasing guidelines are met, and prepares detailed documents for tracking
Reviews and approves delivery orders, master agreements, contracts and requisitions for goods and services, and other financial documents
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
Five (5) years of professional level work in a municipal government, budgeting, financial analysis, revenue collections, grant administration, or other related experience
Two (2) years minimum supervisory experience
Knowledge of single audit requirements, financial systems, and grant administration
Knowledge of organization, function, financial administration, and authority of various City Departments
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes and regulations
Knowledge of funding sources available to local governments through the Federal and State governments, private sectors, and foundations
Ability to perform extensive research relating to grant funds and legislative issues
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of established goals
Ability to identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs
Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to subordinate staff
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Establishing and maintaining effectively working relationships
Preferred
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certification
Certified Public Finance Officers (CPFO)
Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS)
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Growth opportunities
Vibrant work culture
Company
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