Valley Metro RPTA · 18 hours ago
Budget Program Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $130K/yr
6+ years expValley Metro RPTA is an agency focused on public transportation, and they are seeking a Budget Program Manager to provide leadership and supervision of budgeting processes. The role involves ensuring accurate financial planning, reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements while overseeing staff and coordinating budget-related activities.
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Responsibilities
Supervise assigned staff performing budget development, financial analysis, and reporting functions, including assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing work products, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Lead and oversee the operating and capital budget development process, directing staff activities, reviewing and validating budget requests, and ensuring compliance with agency policies and funding requirements
Monitor and oversee budget execution through forecasting, budget-to-actual analysis, and expenditure review, resolving issues and recommending adjustments as needed
Provide technical guidance, training, and coaching to staff on budget procedures, financial systems, and reporting standards to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes
Coordinate and prepare budget-related reports, schedules, and analyses for management, executive leadership, governing bodies, and external stakeholders
Identify process weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, and direct the development and implementation of budget tools, controls, and procedures to enhance efficiency and accountability
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of supervisory experience in budgeting, accounting, or related financial area
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field and six (6) years of experience in: Public budgeting and finance, Financial oversight and coordination, Intergovernmental agreement management, Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience
A valid Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable driving record upon hire
Extensive understanding of supervisory practices and performance evaluation
Advanced knowledge of operating and capital budget development practices
Comprehensive understanding of funding schedule reconciliation methodologies
Expanded familiarity with internal controls in financial reporting
Extensive practice of public-sector supervisory procedures
Thorough understanding of capital project funding coordination
Advanced knowledge of federal budget reporting practices
Using a computer and related software
Skill in supervising budget staff, providing training and performance evaluation
Skill in facilitating comprehensive budget development processes
Skill in coordinating capital and operating budget schedules
Skill in validating divisional budget request accuracy
Skill in facilitating budget policy changes
Skill in training staff on Agency-wide financial procedures
Skill in monitoring budget-to-actual financial reporting
Communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction
Company
Valley Metro RPTA
At Valley Metro RPTA we develop and deliver an integrated regional transit system with excellence, in collaboration with member agencies and through public and private partnerships.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jessica Mefford-Miller
Chief Executive Officer
Ken Kessler
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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