Budget and Strategic Plan Manager

Performs difficult professional and administrative work involving budget preparation, financial and operational analysis; development, analysis, and management of strategic plans; gathering and reviewing performance management and outcome-based data; preparing meaningful reports and doing related work as required.

An employee in this class directs and oversees the development and maintenance of the city's annual operating and capital budgets. Work also involves analysis of operations for cost-effectiveness and forecasting of future costs and revenues. Work provides analysis and guidance to city management. Special projects and analyses are expected in this class. Considerable independence of work and a high level of judgment are aspects of the work.

Work is performed in accordance with established municipal finance procedures, local ordinances, and North Carolina General Statutes governing the responsibilities of local government financial and budget operations. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager or their designee and is evaluated through conferences, reports, and observation. Work will include collaboration with the Management team, Director of Finance and all departments to unify the budget with the city's strategic plan.