Position Description

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Director of Budget in the Budget Department.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
• Paid sick leave;
• Paid Parental Leave
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
• You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…

Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

We are:

Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.

Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.

Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.

Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.

Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.

We are TrailBLAZErs!

About the City of Sugar Land
The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree—the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine.

We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

Summary of Duties

The Director of Budget is charged with advocating for the advancement of the City’s commitment to conservative financial stewardship, the integrity and well-being of the City’s budget, and the alignment of resources with intentional city-wide strategic planning efforts. The Director is responsible for providing the organization with the development and leadership of the City’s annual budget and five-year CIP, long-range financial forecasts and planning, strategic work plan, and organizational performance measurement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred.

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible related experience in municipal finance, city management, or a closely related field. Requires experience in managing large and complex budgets in a sophisticated and collaborative business environment, including three (3) years of management and supervisory experience. Consideration given to an equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• GFOA certification preferred.

Additional Information

If interested in this excellent opportunity, visit www.srnsearch.com to apply online.
The position is open until filled; the first review of resumes will begin on June 10, 2024.
Screening interviews with the most qualified applicants will be conducted by S. Renée Narloch & Associates to determine a select group of finalist candidates who will be asked to provide references. References will be contacted only following candidate consent.
Final interviews will be held with the City’s Leadership Team. Candidates will be advised of recruitment status following the selection of the Director of Budget.