Manager Budget

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.

Work Location: This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

A cover letter and resume are required. You must attach a cover letter and updated resume to your application.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

1. 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.
2. Manage five analysts who support the City's operating departments; collaboration with the other analysts (who report to the Budget Director).
3. Ensure data integrity and transparent reporting of budget information.
4. 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.
5. Publicly present budget information and respond to questions from Council.
6. Train and coach analysts on analytical and system skills needed in budget process.
7. Problem-solve across finance divisions to improve quality of information.
8. Respond to research requests on legislation, cost-benefit analyses, fiscal notes and financial strategy.
9. Respond to legislative directives as assigned to provide clear and cohesive financial analysis.
10. Review and validate details of all funds as part of the budget process.
11. Develop and communicate budget guidelines to staff throughout enterprise.
12. In times of vacancies, backfill the work of the budget analysts.

Working Conditions: 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.

1. Leadership skills: ability to effectively provide guidance, oversight, support, and management; foster a healthy and collaborative team environment.
2. Policy and procedure development and implementation: financial policies review, decision-making process calendar.
3. Considerable knowledge of government finance and operations and related statutes.
4. Considerable knowledge of professional standards, especially from GFOA (Government Finance Officers Associations).
5. Considerable knowledge of all aspects of the City's budget process.
6. Knowledge of information management and understanding of data sources and their weaknesses, possibilities for improvement, links between data sources and how data becomes information for decision making.
7. Excellent project management skills, analytical skills, research skills, creative skills, negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and oral and written communication skills.
8. Ability to exercise independent judgment and identify opportunities for improvement.
9. Broad knowledge of the political landscape and social needs of the community.
10. The utmost skill at interpreting complex data and conflicting demands of various stakeholders; communicating recommendations to policymakers.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.