This Budget & Performance Manager position will lead and manage a team focused on the City’s efforts related to developing, monitoring, improving, and refining the Citywide Strategic Plan (CSP), as well as providing oversight and leadership to City departments with regard to the development, monitoring, and tracking of performance measures. This position is also responsible for integrating efforts to drive success on CSP goals into the City-wide budget development and monitoring process. The position will collaborate with partner departments and internal stakeholders, and present periodically to the City’s executive management team. The successful candidate will have direct experience and gained broad expertise in best practices for budgeting, strategic planning, and performance measurement by large public organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience in a related field including two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for non-supervisory/management experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Who We Are:

Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. The Financial Services Department (FSD) serves residents, vendors, and City departments. Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city. Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management. As an internal support function within the larger City organization, FSD is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments.

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work
Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community.

Innovation and Collaboration
Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress in a variety of financial programs.

Professional Growth and Development
Achieve your professional goals. FSD offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, as well as a wide variety of learning opportunities.

Work-Life Balance
Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences.

Hybrid Work Environment:
The City of Austin Flexible Work Arrangement Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. Staff may be eligible to telework up to 40% of their work week. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs.

Health and Wellness
The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally well. For employees that are covered, this includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Advises City management on City’s financial position.

2. Develops and oversees City-wide budget processes including strategic planning, capital budgeting, and cost of service studies.

3. Leads the performance management and continuous improvement efforts of the City.

4. Performs complex financial calculations and analysis used to inform decisions of executives and policy makers.

5. Oversees and recommends budget decisions on City funds.

6. Assists with departmental strategic planning with regards to CIP initiatives.

7. Trains, assists, and provides guidance to City staff on the development, preparation, and monitoring of all budget processes.

8. Conducts presentations on all aspects of City’s budget and strategic planning processes.

9. Develops and revises operating procedures.

10. Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects including capital, information technology, fleet, revenue, and performance benchmarking.

11. Writes, prepares, and/or reviews financial documents and reports.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.