City of Aspen · 16 hours ago
Budget Manager
Aspen, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$131K/yr - $196K/yr
6+ years expThe City of Aspen is seeking a Budget Manager to oversee the budget development process and manage financial analysis for the City and its departments. This role involves working closely with various departments to ensure fiscal policies are upheld, while providing high-level budget support and guidance in procurement processes.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Manages the budget development process for the City and City Departments. Leads this process to respond to big picture financial issues for the City
Looks for and implements potential improvements to the budgeting process as it relates to department engagement and software enhancements
Manages the personnel budget, including the development and allocation approvals. Responsible for position control within the organization, working in tandem with Human Resources for position changes and creations
Ensures and oversees the accuracy of and enhances all financial analysis, proposed budget allocation changes, cost assumptions, including estimating program revenues and expenditures
Ensures accurate monitoring of program budget performance and assists in departmental budget implementation and management
Presents the annual budget and supplemental budget requests to the internal leadership team and externally to City Council; including development and narration of PowerPoints and other material
As someone in a leadership position, engages departments on their financial needs and works for solutions for their unique businesses while still adhering to and upholding the fiscal policies for the organization. This includes challenging departments to ensure fiscal benefits are weighed along with other reasoning
Provides guidance for two professional staff overseeing the organization’s procurement process. Defends the integrity of the procurement process through an enforcement of procurement regulations outlined in the City’s Municipal Code
Continuously evaluates the dynamic environment from which the City participates in for the acquisition of goods and services and overlays the procurement code to assess whether changes to the Code are necessary. Recommends changes when appropriate and initiates actions to adopt updated regulations
Partners with other leadership within the organization to drive process improvement within procurement. This may include greater training and outreach, adoption of software or other innovate technologies to develop efficiencies, and/or code amendments to focus on highest areas of concern
Works collaboratively with Legal, City Manager’s Office and departments throughout the organization to ensure proper contract documentation, insurances and bonding, and all approvals are obtained to limit risk for the organization
Provides high level budget support to departments; providing accurate and timely data to executive management and other stakeholders to make necessary financial decisions
Responds to questions related to budget, revenue, and expenditures
Provides hands-on support for timely completion of documents, as needed
Responsible for creating and presenting materials for the annual budget for council work sessions and public hearings. Creates budget book for submission
In tandem with the Finance Director and Controller, reviews monthly budget to actual reporting to identify areas of concern or misalignment and raise issues as appropriate
Works in tandem with the budget team to administer the City’s financial systems as they relate to both budget development, procurement and capital projects. Looks for opportunities to improve current financial systems and works through quarterly patches pushed out under the cloud solution by Oracle
Works in tandem with the Controller to identify and facilitate the development of needed financial reports for the organization
Conducts special projects as related to the financial cost benefit analysis for departments/funds. Provides information and works on projects as directed by council, City Manager or Finance Director. Helps to improve business process, workflow and efficiencies, with a focus on customer service
Executes leadership and supervision responsibilities through sound judgment, focusing on quality improvement, managing and resolving conflict, fostering a culture of accountability, clearly defining responsibilities and expectations, setting goals, providing motivation and performance feedback, recognizing contributions and encouraging training and development
Provides direct supervision over the two budget officers and two procurement staff, including annual performance reviews, routine check-ins, promotion of educational opportunities to improve the team’s knowledge and productivity, and the development of individual goals in order to enhance individual performance and accountability
Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or related degree
Six years of progressively responsible professional budgeting, at least three years of which should be in public sector budgeting
Previous experience of at least three years of supervisory experience
Must be proficient in the following areas: Microsoft Outlook Email, governmental accounting systems and a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web based platforms
Proficient in financial functions in Oracle Cloud ERP or similar software, or ability to become proficient within first six months
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date
Preferred
Has a Master's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Certification in Public Accounting and/or experience with large and complex financial accounting systems
Benefits
Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus may be available.
The City of Aspen offers competitive and comprehensive benefits, perks, and training opportunities.
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City of Aspen
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