Manager of Budgets

The Manager of Budgets will guide and oversee the agency’s Annual Program Budget development and will provide strategic advisory support and guidance to Directors, Project Managers and executive leadership.  This position ensures informed decision-making and stewardship of agency revenues by providing forecasting and revenue utilization review, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, while managing the agency’s budget management system.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in accounting, finance, or a related field and seven years of increasingly responsible professional budget, finance and/or accounting experience, including two years of supervisory experience.  Experience working in public agency budgeting is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of large and complex budget preparation and administration, including cash flow forecasting and grant and project cost accounting.
• Demonstrated understanding of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Demonstrated experience with laws, regulations, and reporting requirements pertaining to governmental budget preparation and administration; familiarity with various federal, state, and local funding sources used for regional transportation projects is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the roles and functions of various federal and state agencies in funding regional planning and transportation programs and projects; experience representing organizational positions on committees or groups.