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Job Summary

Job Description
 

Overview

The Departmental Budget Supervisor oversees department's finances to guide and increase effectiveness of financial administration. Supervises departmental finances to allow programmatic staff to focus on service delivery.

Essential Functions

1. Oversees, supervises, and manages the annual budget preparation and compliance for various departments within the City; prepares budget, reconciles personal cost, performs financial analysis, and reviews cash balances and other funds.

2. Implements plans, schedules, and assignments; determines objectives needing emphasis; recommends or adjusts work priorities, project schedules, resources, and work plans as required.

3. Gives advice, counsel, instruction, and identifies routine training needs for budget related staff; provides knowledge and expertise on budget development, financial accounting, and remaining compliant with financial and accounting practices; ensures appropriate internal controls are in place and regularly audits cashier tills, accounts, and general billing activities.

4. Prepares monthly reports for assigned department(s), responds to questions concerning budget variances, performs year-end reconciliation and assistance, and assists departments with financial management.

5. Reviews and approves delivery orders, master agreements, contracts and requisitions for goods and services, and other financial expenditures; maintains and monitors outstanding encumbrances and contracts; assists with proposal requests and qualifications while supporting the processing of Administrative Actions.

6. Provides vendor support for assigned department(s) and ensures all invoices and billings are posted and recorded.

7. Performs other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of budgeting, procurement, accounts payable, public policy, and administration.
• Knowledge of public administration, office and personnel management, and office operations.
• Knowledge of the City's payroll, accounting, or purchasing procedures
• Ability to use accounting systems.
• Ability to maintain records journals and files.
• Ability to write, clear and accurate reports.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other city employees.
• Ability to handle difficult and unusual situations, especially while guiding and supervising other.
• Skill in mentoring and supervising team members.
• Knowledge of influencing others through positive feedback.
• Ability to analyze information and develop sound conclusions.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in budget management and development for a particular department or a group of departments. At least one (1) year in a Senior or Lead role, supervising multiple projects and/or budgets.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field.

Equivalencies

Associate degree and 5 years of required related experience including 1 year of supervisory/lead responsibilities may qualify both education and experience requirements.

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.