CITY OF PLANTATION

ASSISTANT BUDGET MANAGER

     

DEFINITION  

 

This is an exempt position, which is responsible professional work in budget analysis working under the direct supervision of the Budget Manager.

 

An employee in this classification is responsible for performing budgetary and financial analysis, policy review analysis and assisting in the preparation and administration of a comprehensive annual budget.  Work may involve participation on management projects.  The employee exercises considerable initiative and independent professional judgment in the performance of the work assignments.  Work is reviewed through observation of performance, reports and evaluation of results achieved.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED       

 

Assists in coordinating the budget for all city departments; analyzes budget requests; assesses financial impact, policy implications, and operational needs.

 

Develops budgetary, operational and policy recommendations for the Finance Director.

 

Monitors and prepares reports of projected revenues and expenditures; identifies problems and recommends corrective action.

 

Assists department and division heads in developing, presenting and amending their budgets. 

 

Assists with preparing budget highlights for the budget presentations at public meetings, if needed.

 

Attends and participates in departmental staff meetings and follows up with budget requests and approved recommendations.

 

Consults and advises department and division heads on fiscal and policy issues.

 

Performs other related duties as required and as directed.

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS       

 

Knowledge of current budgetary techniques, concepts and procedures applicable to local government.

 

Knowledge of current governmental accounting practices and procedures and local governmental financial information and accounting systems.

 

Knowledge of organizational structure of municipal government including elected officials and administration.

 

Ability to understand, analyze and interpret financial, operational, and policy information.

 

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Ability to analyze budget requests in relationship to City administration fiscal policy, goals and operational objectives.

 

Ability to prepare budgetary and financial projections by conducting research of available federal, state and local data, both financial and non-financial.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize work assignments and to work independently.

 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, elected officials, departmental officials and other municipal employees.

 

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING      

 

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration or related field; two (2) years experience in local government budget preparation; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.

 

 This is a designated “Will-Call Recovery” classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies. Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

 

REV. 10/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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