City of Portland - Budget Manager
Training for: Finance
Finance Department
Full-Time (37.5 hrs.), Permanent Position
The City of Portland is seeking an experienced Budget Manager. This leadership position assists the Finance Director and City Manager with preparation of the $350M+ City of Portland annual operating budget, performs ongoing monitoring of the budget, prepares monthly financial status and trend analysis reports for the City budget, and together with a large team of Department financial staff, assists with budget related inquiries and costing.
This exciting role provides an incredible opportunity for learning via exposure to every City Department, City expense, and City revenue. The Budget Manager utilizes our financial accounting system, Munis, along with the Microsoft Office suite to perform their duties. Work may periodically include approval of budget adjustments, payments, grant accounting, researching and reconciling of records, and requires maintaining a customer service focused relationship with all City departments.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business strongly preferred.
- At least five years of relevant experience with municipal budgeting / finance experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with Excel is required, experience with Munis / Tyler Technologies software is a plus, and experience with detailed financial analysis is preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills are required as this position will work with a large team of Department financial, accounting and administrative employees for completion of duties.
Applications accepted until filled
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and credit check.
Salary & Benefits:
Non-Union position - Grade C44, Salary range: $78,302 - $99,201 annually.
The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:
- Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
- Thirteen paid holidays
- Sick, vacation, and personal leave
- Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
- Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
- Use of City recreation facilities
- Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College
If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-653-3615.
The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov
For questions contact Human Resources by email at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8624.
City Job Opportunities Website: www.portlandmaine.gov/Jobs
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