Summary

As Budget Manager, you'll lead the daily operations of the Budget Division, directly aligning the City's financial strategies with citywide goals. You'll provide strategic and administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), assisting in planning and managing the City's budgeting process, supporting the development of the strategic plan, and coordinating efforts across departments and with outside agencies.

Description

As Budget Manager, you'll lead the daily operations of the Budget Division, directly aligning the City's financial strategies with citywide goals. You'll provide strategic and administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), assisting in planning and managing the City's budgeting process, supporting the development of the strategic plan, and coordinating efforts across departments and with outside agencies.

Essential Job Duties

What You’ll Do in This Role:

Lead and mentor a team of budget analysts and financial staff, including participating in hiring, conducting performance reviews, and addressing personnel matters.
Oversee and participate in the development and management of the City’s annual budget, including forecasting financial needs, monitoring expenditures, and making adjustments as needed.
Lead the Budget team in developing and implementing financial strategies that support the City’s strategic plan, promoting coordination across departmental goals.
Prepare accurate monthly budget-to-actual reports to support informed decision-making.
Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, including setting timelines, creating templates, and coordinating department submissions.
Analyze revenue and expenditure trends to forecast future financial needs.
Monitor budget performance throughout the year, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
Prepare and deliver detailed financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership, City Council, and other stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with federal, state (including Colorado-specific laws), and local financial regulations.
Conduct financial modeling and scenario planning to evaluate policy impacts and inform strategic initiatives.
Coordinate internal audits and external reviews related to budgeting practices.
Serve as a liaison between the Finance Department and other City departments to promote fiscal responsibility and transparency.
Present financial and operational information to City Council, responding to questions and providing clear, accurate explanations to support decision-making.
Participate in professional networks and stay current on trends and best practices in public finance and budgeting.

Minimum Qualifications

You Have:

A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in finance and accounting, including three years of administrative and supervisory experience.

You Will Thrive in This Role if You:

See the big picture. You connect financial planning with citywide goals, guiding strategic decisions that shape the City’s long-term success.
Lead with clarity and purpose. You’re confident in supervising staff, setting direction, and providing mentorship—balancing accountability with support.
Navigate complexity with confidence. You’re comfortable managing large, multifaceted budgets, navigating regulations, and solving complex operational challenges.
Bridge strategy and operations. You turn high-level objectives into actionable budget strategies, supporting City departments with practical, data-informed guidance.
Communicate effectively. You distill financial information into clear, actionable insights—supporting decisions by City leadership, staff, and advisory boards.
Foster collaboration. You engage with departments, outside agencies, and advisory groups to align priorities and deliver coordinated solutions.
Maintain perspective. You balance competing priorities, apply sound judgment, and remain tactful and composed.

Supplemental Information

What We Can Offer You:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays.
401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan.
Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
Long-term disability coverage.
Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.
Free transit pass and family member discounts.
Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning.
Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.

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Belong at the City of Durango:

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

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