Budget Manager

The City of Casper is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Budget Manager to lead the City's budget development and long-range financial planning. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced public finance professional who thrives on solving complex financial challenges, building strong partnerships, and helping shape the future of a growing community.

• Lead the City's annual operating and capital budget development process.
• Develop long-range financial forecasts, capital improvement planning, and fiscal analyses that support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with City departments to align budgets, staffing, and performance measures with Council priorities and organizational goals.
• Oversee budget amendments, revenue and expenditure forecasting, and salary and benefit projections.
• Manage Priority Based Budgeting (PBB) processes and provide executive-level reporting and analysis.
• Prepare the City's award-winning annual budget document and technical financial reports.
• Supervise and mentor Budget Division staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Present financial information to executive leadership, City Council, and other stakeholders with confidence and clarity.

• Has a passion for public service and fiscal stewardship.
• Thinks strategically while paying close attention to detail.
• Can translate complex financial data into meaningful recommendations.
• Enjoys collaborating across departments and building trusted relationships.
• Is an experienced leader who develops people and creates high-performing teams.
• Brings strong analytical, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Five or more years of progressively responsible financial management or governmental budgeting experience.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Professional certifications such as CGFM, CPFO, CPA, or similar governmental finance credentials are highly desirable.

This is more than a budget position—it's an opportunity to influence the financial direction of an organization that serves the community every day. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals, help guide major strategic initiatives, and ensure public resources are managed responsibly for the benefit of Casper's residents.

Incumbent is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Budget Division within the Financial Services Department; contributing to overall Financial Services Department management as a member of the department’s leadership team in the development and administration of budget policies, programs, and initiatives; coordinating assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Financial Services Director.

Receives general guidance from the Financial Services Director.

• Exercises supervisory authority over assigned division to include: authorizes time-off; approves payroll and hiring; coordinates staffing and operational activities; ensures that training and development is provided to staff; provides consistent accountability with disciplinary actions (as warranted), in addition to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
• Develops and monitors the City’s annual budget, long range fiscal plans, budget analysis, capital planning, and optional sales tax funding; provides recommendations and input regarding operational and capital…