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Financial and Budget Manager #2007-200900-02

Administrative Officer IV

Date Opened
Thursday, July 30, 2020 8:00 AM
Close Date
Thursday, August 13, 2020 11:59 PM
Section
Finance
Salary
  • $67,038.00 - $87,986.00/year
Employment Type
  • Full Time
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Introduction

Charlotte’s local government, with more than 7,000 employees and a $2.39 billion budget, works hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play.

The Finance Department partners with customers to achieve their service goals through sound management of finances. Finance provides strategic financial planning, accounting and reporting services to the city, processes citywide accounts payable and accounts receivables, manages the investment of city funds and issuance of debt instruments, and provides risk control and prevention for the city.

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Function

Management

Summary

Under general direction from the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the Financial and Budget Manager is directly responsible for leadership of special project functions, leading and managing all aspects of department budget functions and other necessary financial processes for the department. 

The Financial and Budget Manager is responsible for strategic development and submission of the annual budget request in alignment with outlined requirements, continuous monitoring and reporting thereafter.  This role will assist with project management and process improvement, deliver consulting services to department leadership and employees, provide general accounting assistance and assist in strategy, policy development and interpretation.  

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as department Budget Manager leading the development of Finance annual budget request
  • Conduct systematic budget monitoring & analysis 
  • Direct division managers in completion of periodic reporting such as quarterly budget to actual status
  • Process budget transfers as appropriate & journal entries as needed
  • Lead or participate on financial-management related projects or teams including programs for improvement of financial business processes & internal controls 
  • Provide expertise in project planning / implementation / related tools / techniques
  • Assist with development / documentation / maintenance of project management & process management methodologies
  • Coordinate preparation of Finance department performance management & reporting / analysis 
  • Present featured financial information to senior management
  • Performing contracts administration as needed
  • Provide accounting & financial system support as needed to supported departments in execution of transactions while maintaining appropriate internal controls
  • Build working relationships with Strategy & Budget / supported departments / all divisions within Finance Department
  • Supervise administrative staff
  • Serve on Citywide level committees & work teams 
  • Provide budget & financial tasks as needed 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of local government finance
  • Ability to apply knowledge in preparation of special reports / research papers / strategic plans / presentations / letters / memoranda
  • Progressive management experience in budget / project management / process improvement / municipal operations / program evaluation
  • Ability to develop & manage budgets with local government agency
  • Knowledge of principles / policies of budget preparation & administration
  • Critical thinking & strategic planning skills
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment & initiative / develop & make sound recommendations
  • Ability to build strong / collaborative business relationships
  • Demonstration of leadership in support of department & City priorities
  • Provide excellent customer service / interpersonal / public relations / communication / presentation skills
  • Ability to apply extensive business administrative management practices supporting department
  • Advanced Microsoft Word & Excel skills 
  • Ability to master other job-related software such as financial systems or productivity tools

Preferred Qualification

  • Master’s degree in business administration / finance / public administration / related field
  • Five or more years of progressive leadership experience 
  • Governmental accounting experience

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with three (3) or more years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties 

Salary

$75,417-$83,797; Commensurate with Experience

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.