DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform complex professional duties related to the County’s budget; develop comprehensive reports, impact analyses, and projections for management and funding agencies, including detailed County-wide expenditure reports for budget planning; formulate and present funding solutions and process improvement recommendations to management.
- Serve as Project Manager on an ongoing basis for budget and business improvement initiatives, including revenue enhancements, process mapping/documentation, and the development of comprehensive and accurate fiscal data reporting tools. Assigned projects may involve cross-departmental collaboration (e.g., Information Technology, ERP, Treasury, Accounting). Manage all aspects of project execution, including: Project justification and innovation potential, Establishing priorities and implementation strategies, Coordinating work of project team members, Ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and budget, Provide funding and process improvement recommendations to leadership
- Plan, direct, and supervise the work of professional, technical, or clerical staff; participate in the selection process, performance evaluations, and employee development; conduct or contribute to training efforts; document and address performance issues in collaboration with Human Resources; recommend corrective or disciplinary actions as needed.
- Prepare economic forecasts for revenues and tax rates, including bond issues, investment strategies, and grant funding; recommend budget strategies accordingly.
- Perform advanced budget functions, including those related to bond sale budgeting; collaborate with external financial consultants; formulate and recommend strategic funding and budgetary approaches.
- Collaborate with departments and the Capital Improvement Office to ensure accurate capital reporting in the budget; recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen data integrity and long-term sustainability, including identifying and incorporating operational impacts.
- Analyze the financial implications of payroll and benefits changes, including union negotiations, reclassifications, fringe benefits, and vacant positions; coordinate with Human Resources to reconcile position counts; recommend actions to maintain budget and position control within approved levels.
- Prepare the annual budget report submitted to the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA); coordinate with Information Technology and Accounting to establish crosswalks for DFA reporting and troubleshoot issues; propose and implement process improvements to maintain compliance with DFA Local Government Bureau Management System (LGBMS) standards.
- Work with management to establish and implement short- and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for budgeting and fiscal planning.
- Develop and implement methods for compiling fiscal data from the financial management system to generate diverse financial reports and documentation, such as department revenue summaries.
- Assess and resolve budget-related issues; recommend and implement appropriate adjustments to achieve County financial objectives.
- Collaborate with budget staff to produce the Biennial Budget Book, Budget in Brief, and Quarterly Budget Reports for public, state agency, and internal County use; prepare narrative and financial content for these documents.
- Review and analyze the impact of new or modified federal and state legislation; advise on fiscal and budgetary implications.
- Prepare and submit mandated reports and documents to regulatory or oversight agencies as required.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional budget program experience.
*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PREFERENCES
- One (1) year of lead supervisory experience is preferred.
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
- Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
- Employee must complete the required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
- Depending on the assignment, some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid driver’s license, Class C or higher.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment, but occasionally requires travel to other locations.
- Work environments may include noise, dust, and/or unpleasant odors, and may occasionally require work in confined spaces.
- Occasional evening, holiday.