Budget Manager

Help us build a strong, sustainable future for the City of Champaign. As our Budget Manager
, you'll lead essential budget and financial functions that empower every department to serve our residents effectively.

The Budget Manager has a major role in shaping the programs and services provided to our residents and community. They are responsible for preparing and managing the annual budget for the entire City organization, $256 million for Fiscal Year 2026/27. They lead the annual budget process from kick off in November to adoption in June and direct the development of the five-year financial forecast and annual tax levy.

Additionally, they manage the City’s purchasing program and capital equipment records and perform other complex financial administrative functions that require in-depth knowledge of budgetary and financial principles and best practices. Work involves complex problem-solving and coordinating cross-departmental efforts.

The full annual salary range is $114,891 - $160,857, accompanied by an excellent fringe benefits package. Most new hires will be placed at the beginning of the salary range.

Benefits include: paid vacation, sick, and personal leave; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year; pension under IMRF and more. Visit champaignil.gov/hr/salaries-and-benefits/ to view the Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt Full-Time Fringe Benefit Summary.

Applications, including resume, must be submitted online to champaignil.gov/jobs no later than Sunday, August 9, 2026, for full consideration, but position will remain open until filled.

The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work:
Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. The City of Champaign is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, and/or business-related fields or an equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Professional experience with overseeing budget systems or organizational budget administration.
• Supervisory experience that demonstrates the ability to plan and manage the work of subordinate staff.

• Master’s degree in business, public administration, or related field.
• Experience with purchasing or contracting.
• Experience with financial forecasting.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or budget computer systems.
• Experience working in or with governments on financial-related matters.
• Expertise using spreadsheet applications.

Drug screening and criminal background check will be required.