Budget Coordinator

Budget Coordinator

A professional-level leadership position in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) responsible for providing strategic direction, coordinating budgetary work, and collaborating with city departments on financial and operational matters. The role includes oversight of reporting, data modeling, and system management in the Reporting and Data Modeling Specialization Assignment.

• Coordinate and manage financial and budgetary reports, database administration, and system reviews for enterprise platforms.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, or Power BI to conduct timely analyses of central data models and prepare projections.
• Review the accuracy of financial and budget system interfaces and coordinate the production of statutory reports and other budget materials adopted by the City Council.
• Assist city departments with budget preparation, financial analysis, and recommendations to senior management and elected officials.
• Collaborate with the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to develop and manage budget, forecast, and reporting systems.
• Supervise Senior Budget Analysts and provide training to financial and operational staff.
• Report results to the Office of Management and Budget Deputy Director through meetings and conferences.

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Extensive (5+ years) full‑time professional-level experience in accounting, auditing, budget preparation, finance, statistical analysis, or a related fiscal activity; OR a combination of education and work experience equivalent to the above with a minimum of seven years.
• Some (6 months to 1 year) experience with governmental budget preparation, reporting, and data administration using Excel, SQL, or Access.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Five or more years of full‑time professional-level experience in accounting, auditing, budget preparation, finance, statistical analysis, or related activities within local, county, or state government.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM) designation.

This position is a non‑classified, at‑will role designated as FLSA exempt‑professional and is eligible for creation of an Eligible List to fill future vacancies in other assignment areas.