Job Description

DescriptionAre you a financial professional with mastery of budgeting methods and best practices? Do you possess strong strategic business acumen? Are you ready to grow your career and serve our community at the same time? If this sounds like you, then consider applying to be the next Financial Services Manager - Budget Officer in the Finance Department at the City of Champaign.Responsibilities of PositionThe Financial Services Manager - Budget Officer has a major role in shaping the programs and services provided to our residents and community. They are responsible for preparing and managing the annual budget for the entire City organization, $193.6 million for Fiscal Year 2023/24. They lead the annual budget process from kick off in November to adoption in June and direct the development of the five-year financial forecast and annual tax levy. Additionally, they manage the City\'s purchasing program and capital equipment records and perform other complex financial administrative functions that require in-depth knowledge of budgetary and financial principles and best practices. Work involves complex problem-solving and coordinating cross-departmental efforts.Required Qualifications

• A bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance, and/or business-related fields or an equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Professional experience with overseeing budget systems or organizational budget administration.

• Supervisory experience that demonstrates the ability to plan and manage the work of subordinate staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in business, public administration, or related field.

• Experience with purchasing or contracting.

• Experience with financial forecasting.

• Experience with ERP or budget computer systems.

• Experience working in or with governments on financial-related matters.

• Expertise using spreadsheet applications.

Drug screening and criminal background check will be required. The annual starting salary range is $99,584 - $113,300, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Position will remain open until filled.Other InformationThe City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, the Illinois WorkNet Center and the City of Champaign City Building.Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.These values guide our work:Personal IntegrityWe act in the best interests of the CityWe behave in an ethical and legal mannerWe are open and honestWe follow through on commitmentsWe are loyal to the CityResponsibilityWe anticipate issues, problems, and opportunitiesWe take initiativeWe act to prevent and solve problemsWe take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisionsWe hold ourselves and others accountableRespectWe treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable mannerWe actively listen and seek understandingWe provide a direct responseWe embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplaceWe are positive and cooperativeWe are willing to apologizeTeamworkWe know and respect our roles and responsibilitiesWe ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriatelyWe define and agree upon the goalsWe collaborate to achieve organizational goalsWe help others accomplish their goalsWe share authority, responsibility, and creditResultsWe take pride in our workWe complete assignments and projects on time and within budgetWe evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performanceWe learn from our mistakesWe innovate

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