Budget Manager- Office of and Budget Job Las Cruces area,New Mexico USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Performance and Budget Manager- Office of Performance and Budget
Job Description PURPOSE SUMMARY

Oversee and direct a team focused on developing, monitoring, and refining the Dona Ana County Strategic Plan. Provide guidance and leadership to County departments and stakeholders in the development, monitoring, and tracking of strategic performance measures to optimize fiscal resource management. Review department submissions and formulate the County’s operating and capital improvement budgets to align with strategic plan goals. Prepare short- and long-range financial plans and conduct studies to support informed decision-making and strategic resource allocation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Strategic Planning and Performance Management
Collaborate with County departments and management to develop and monitor performance measures, financial performance, and key operational indicators against budget and strategic goals. Provide financial modeling and forecasting to support strategic planning and resource allocation decisions. Identify cost-saving opportunities to optimize resource allocation and enhance financial performance. Lead the annual and multi-year budgeting process, working with department heads to develop budget proposals aligned with strategic priorities.

Budget Development and Oversight Review department budget proposals for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the County’s strategic plan. Ensure proposals comply with County Manager and Board of County Commissioners instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures. Coordinate with department managers and budget liaisons to reconcile budget submissions and resolve discrepancies. Analyze budget assertions from department heads and enforce compliance with budget instructions. Communicate and coordinate with the Financial Services Department and County Management regarding the budget process.

Participate in preparing the County Manager's recommended operating and capital improvement budgets to ensure strategic alignment and financial oversight.

Financial Monitoring and Reporting Monitor and analyze expenditures, revenues, and changes in financial status across County-wide funds and budgets. Prepare and present routine monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance, and budgetary reports. Attend BOCC meetings, public hearings, town halls, and other public meetings on financial and budgetary matters; respond to inquiries as required. Prepare and deliver performance and budget presentations. Submit required budget reports to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration.

Research, Analysis, and Program Management Serve as key contact for executive staff regarding performance, budget, and assigned areas of responsibility. Conduct research and prepare financial analyses, summaries, and non-routine reports, including trend analysis and organizational performance studies. Review and provide recommendations on the accuracy and clarity of performance, budget, and financial reports. Coordinate and monitor assigned programs and projects, performing cost analysis, developing performance benchmarks, and setting financial targets.

Manage position budgets using budget tracking software, including salary and fringe allocations and labor distributions.

Training and Staff Supervision Develop training materials and deliver training to department and division budget liaisons on budgetary and fiscal compliance methods, standards, and goals. Direct, schedule, and oversee the work and performance of performance and budget staff. Enforce personnel rules, standards of conduct, work attendance, and safe work practices. Participate in hiring, termination, counseling, or disciplinary actions as needed. Appraise staff performance and review evaluations completed by subordinates.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Other duties as…