Budget & Financial Planning Manager

$96,227 - $151,913/Yr

City Of Apopka - Apopka, FL

Full-time - Senior

Apopka, FL

About the position

The Budget & Financial Planning Manager serves as the primary budget officer for the City of Apopka, responsible for analyzing, preparing, and monitoring a complex operating and capital improvement budget. This role involves reviewing budget requests, formulating proposals, supervising budget implementation, and managing grants. The position requires independent judgment and is performed under the general supervision of the Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise the administrative staff responsible for financial/budget management.
• Serve as the lead budget officer for financial systems, budgets, policy, and procedure.
• Analyze the City's program planning and capital budgets.
• Review budget requests and ensure compliance with financial objectives and budgets.
• Prepare, develop, and manage the City's grant proposals and applications.
• Prepare, develop, and monitor a Five-year Capital Improvement Program and budget.
• Develop and maintain a Grant Status Database/Report for updates on grant funded projects.
• Plan, direct, and supervise assignments of subordinate personnel.
• Implement personnel policies and procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate personnel transactions affecting departmental/divisional personnel.
• Identify operational or policy problems and prepare staff recommendations.
• Prepare council agendas and conduct special studies as assigned.
• Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations and new trends in the profession.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in financial management with considerable experience in management and administration.
• Valid Florida Driver's license or valid out of state license with the ability to obtain a Florida license within 30 days.
• Knowledge of municipal and business administration principles and practices.
• Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and procedures.
• Skill in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in accounting, public or business administration, or a related field.