Budget Director jobs in Memphis, TN

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The Supervisor, Budget and Financial Planning will train, direct and supervise employees in the scheduling of the Division’s capital improvement, system maintenance projects, Division’s budget function, long-range financial plans and responsibility accounting system and cost service studies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Train, direct and supervise employees within area of responsibility
having authority to select employees, transfer, promote, discipline, handle grievances and other managerial functions.

Review work to ensure an adequate quantity/quality of work is achieved, provide information and instructions to employees, resolve problems. Prepare and/or verify various reports/records such as area budget, inventory, performance appraisals, time and mileage, policies/procedures for control of costs, etc.; present quarterly budget review to managers, Board and City Council when needed. Review and verify expenditures from the bond issue and special construction funds; prepare
informational booklets for securing bond from bond agencies. Assign position numbers and maintain position control to assure that number of positions is equal to budget numbers. Stay abreast of Division policies/procedures and up to date developments and techniques in the field of budgeting. Operate Division vehicle. Perform other duties as directed.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

A valid driver's license from state of residence is required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Engineering or a related field is required. Master's Degree in Business Administration preferred.

EXPERIENCE

4 years of Budget and Financial Planning or related experience, including 2 years of leadership experience is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must complete the Supervisor Assessment Center within three (3) months from date of hire. Must successfully complete NIMS training within 1 year of entering job. Must have an occupationally significant combination of ability to apply the principles of accounting; statistics and fiscal management; clerical perception; ability to plan ahead and make assignments; oral and written communication skills; and finger dexterity. Works in the office most of the time in good conditions. Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular basis; and dexterity in operating office equipment. This position requires vision, hearing and speaking abilities.

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.