Manager Budget

Position

Description:

This position manages the operating budget process including workforce budgeting for each department, internal service charges and related cost allocation models, development of the operating base, and the recommended and final adopted budget. The City of Minneapolis may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

• Manage the operating budget process to include workforce budgeting for each department, internal service charges and related cost allocation models, and the development of the operating base, recommended and final adopted budget.
• Manage five analysts who support the City’s operating departments; collaboration with the other analysts (who report to the Budget Director).
• Ensure data integrity and transparent reporting of budget information.
• Communicate and provide support and advise Mayor, Council, and department heads on financial impacts of policy decisions. Participate in meetings with Council in collaboration with Budget Director.
• Publicly present budget information and respond to questions from Council.
• Train and coach analysts on analytical and system skills needed in budget process.
• Problem‑solve across finance divisions to improve quality of information.
• Respond to research requests on legislation, cost‑benefit analyses, fiscal notes and financial strategy.
• Respond to legislative directives as assigned to provide clear and cohesive financial analysis.
• Review and validate details of all funds as part of the budget process.
• Develop and communicate budget guidelines to staff throughout enterprise.
• In times of vacancies, backfill the work of the budget analysts.

Normal office setting.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, finance, business administration, or related field.

Minimum Experience: Five years of progressively responsible government/large enterprise analysis and budget planning, including experience in a supervisory role. Must have significant experience supporting high‑level decision makers in governmental/public entities.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience 100%. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process.

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Please see the Civil Service Rules for the terms and conditions of employment.

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

• Leadership skills: ability to effectively provide guidance, oversight, support, and management; foster a healthy and collaborative team environment.
• Policy and procedure development and implementation: financial policies review, decision‑making process calendar.
• Considerable knowledge of government finance and operations and related statutes.
• Considerable knowledge of professional standards, especially from GFOA (Government…