Budget Program Manager

Budget Program Manager

Salary

$86,365.70 - $129,548.54 Annually

Location

Valley Metro Administrative Offices 101 N 1st Ave Suite 1300 Phoenix AZ 85003, AZ

Summary

Purpose of Role

The Budget Program Manager serves as the supervisor of a four-member Budget team, overseeing daily operations, staff performance, and professional development. This position reports directly to the Manager of Budget and Finance.

The full salary range for the position is ($86,365.70-$129,548.54) with an anticipated starting salary between entry ($86,365.70) and midpoint ($107,957.12) of the range. The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field and six (6) years of experience in:
• Public budgeting and finance
• Financial oversight and coordination
• Intergovernmental agreement management
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in budgeting, accounting or related financial area
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed
• Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
• A valid Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable driving record upon hire.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

The following functions are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

• Supervise assigned staff performing budget development, financial analysis, and reporting functions, including assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing work products, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead and oversee the operating and capital budget development process, directing staff activities, reviewing and validating budget requests, and ensuring compliance with agency policies and funding requirements.
• Monitor and oversee budget execution through forecasting, budget-to-actual analysis, and expenditure review, resolving issues and recommending adjustments as needed.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and coaching to staff on budget procedures, financial systems, and reporting standards to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Coordinate and prepare budget-related reports, schedules, and analyses for management, executive leadership, governing bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Identify process weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, and direct the development and implementation of budget tools, controls, and procedures to enhance efficiency and accountability.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of

• Extensive understanding of supervisory practices and performance evaluation.
• Advanced knowledge of operating and capital budget development practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of funding schedule reconciliation methodologies.
• Expanded familiarity with internal controls in financial reporting.
• Extensive practice of public-sector supervisory procedures.
• Thorough understanding of capital project funding coordination.
• Advanced knowledge of federal budget reporting practices.
• Using a computer and related software.

Skill in

• Supervising budget staff, providing training and performance evaluation.
• Facilitating comprehensive budget development processes.
• Coordinating capital and operating budget schedules.
• Validating divisional budget request accuracy.
• Facilitating budget policy changes.
• Training staff on Agency-wide financial procedures.
• Monitoring budget-to-actual financial reporting.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with routine use of standard office equipment. This sedentary position involves prolonged sitting and occasional lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds. The role requires hand dexterity, visual acuity, hearing, and speaking for communication, as well as occasional walking, standing, reaching, and twisting.

Employees must be able to manage time-sensitive tasks, multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and work collaboratively with others, including periods of irregular schedules or overtime.

Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.