JOB
POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Manages financial, internal audit or tax audit operations. Supervises employees conducting financial and audit assignments and the completion of corresponding statements and reports. Prepares, analyzes, reviews, monitors and/or forecasts citywide or departmental budgets and financial and operational data. Provides financial and audit guidance to employees within the organization, business owners and employees who contract with the City.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *
Position Specific Summary
The Budget Manager position at the City of Tucson’s Business Services Department (BSD) oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of the organization's budget. The role is crucial in ensuring fiscal responsibility, aligning resources with strategic objectives, and facilitating effective decision-making to achieve program and project objectives within budgetary constraints.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Administrator. This position exercises supervision over staff in the budget division.
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparation & Management (40%) - Essential
Assists in the preparation of the City’s annual budget using current financial data, historical data, trend analysis, research, and existing procedures. Works closely with Satellite Finance Managers, City Departments function leads, City Manager’s Office, and Council Members to create the base budget, operating budget, capital improvement plan/ projects, workforce planning, FTEs, and the budget calendar. Coordinates the integration of strategic plan goals, strategies, and performance measures into the budget process. Assists in the development of the annual budget book.
Monitoring & Forecasting (25%) - Essential
Regularly reviews reports to ensure accuracy; identifies, analyzes, and corrects variances. Provides guidance and support to staff to accomplish monthly financial projections. Uses historical data, trends, and other factors to forecast future financial performance and budget requirements. Conducts financial analysis to support budget monitoring and forecasting activities, such as cost-benefit analysis, variance analysis, and scenario analysis.
Budgeting Platform (15%) - Essential
Oversees the Budgeting Platform and ERP system to ensure data alignment. Maintains budgeting platform functionality, troubleshoots issues, and coordinates with IT and vendors for upgrades and improvements. Provides support to budgeting platform users, including budget staff, finance staff, and City stakeholders.
Supervisory & Administrative Support (15%) - Essential
Supervises one or more full-time employees, giving direction and guidance. Reviews and implements personnel actions, including employee hiring actions, training sessions, and evaluations. Reviews and approves employee timecards and time-off requests. Prepares departmental and city-wide budget memos, reports, and presentations.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%) - Non-Essential
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

• All duties, responsibilities, and percentage of time listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's degree: Accounting (Required), Bachelor's degree: Business Administration/Management (Required), Bachelor's degree: Economics (Required), Bachelor's degree: Finance (Required)
or a related field.
Work Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, which includes three years of experience in a supervisory capacity (having supervised at least 1 full-time employee)
or a related field.
Skills:
Certifications:
Languages:

• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Three (3) years of budget or finance experience in a municipal or government setting
Knowledge of and experience working in Adaptive and Workday
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Position Title:
Finance Manager
Department Name:
Business Services Department
Department Link:
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Business-Services-Department
FTE%:
100
FLSA:
Exempt
Position Type:
Regular
POSTING INFORMATION
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 05-22-2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.
Special Instructions:
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
CITY OF TUCSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD
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