Budget Department Director

Job Description:

Budget Department Director

Description

Introduction

THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE INVITES YOUR INTEREST IN THE POSITION OF BUDGET DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR.

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This is an exciting career opportunity for a top professional to be responsible for the planning, directing, and reviewing the activities and operations of the City of Scottsdale's Budget Office. This management level position reports to the City Treasurer/CFO. Key areas of responsibility for the Budget Director include high-level strategic and operational aspects contributing to the overall success of this dynamic and well-run organization. The selected candidate will join a collaborative and high-performance team, focused on exceptional service delivery.

Interested candidates should apply by Monday, December 1, 2024 by submitting an application to include a compelling cover letter and comprehensive resume.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $ 150,800.00 annually.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years' of management level experience in municipal budgeting and progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service- assignment.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the staff as assigned, including training, scheduling, hiring decisions, written performance evaluations and possible disciplinary actions.
• Observe, review and check the work of staff members to ensure conformance to standards.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
• Complete OSHA/Safety training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
• Manages, plans and directs operations of the Budget Department and the city's budget in accordance with city and division goals and objectives and in compliance state law, city charter, city code and policies, as well as industry best practices.
• Oversees the Budget Department's collaboration and partnership with departments citywide to develop, enhance or maintain quality of services for budgeting and financial planning and program development. Establishes goals and objectives for department performance.
• Provides strategic direction on the preparation of the city's annual operating budget and five-year Capital Improvement Plan. Communicates and collaborates with departments and budget staff to analyze and review budget forecasts, requests and submissions, and resolves complex budget issues. Develops budget recommendations and provides advice to facilitate Executive Leadership Team decision making.
• Recommends and leads innovation and improvement initiatives and implements budget process, system and policy changes to maintain up-to-date budget practices, budget accountability, performance and transparency.
• Maintains the integrity of the budget process to ensure fiscal control and accountability and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Interprets, recommends and advises on fiscal policies and budget strategies.
• Consults and interprets information to assist departments in maintaining integrity and transparency of the city's budget. Reviews and approves, adjusts or disapproves departmental submission of budget requests and actions. Writes and reviews City Council reports to communicate budget impacts and budget requests to facilitate Council decisions.
• Oversees the preparation of the city's monthly budget to actual financial reports and other budget and financial reports. Reviews staff's analyses of budget to actual variances, and other budget and financial analyses.
• Coordinates the creation and analysis of expense and revenue forecasts as well as directs and oversees the City's five-year financial plans and estimates of city revenues for various funds and operations.
• Develops, evaluates, implements, and monitors internal controls over areas of responsibility.
• Develops and monitors departmental budget.
• Coordinates budget activities with Accounting Department to facilitate understanding and reconciliation of budget to actual differences.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a City office environment.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, telephone, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm hand and eye movement.
• Travel to/from meetings and various City locations.
• Attend evening meetings as needed.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Credit Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change .
Closing Date/Time: 12/1/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$128,356.80 - $173,368.00 Annually