City Council Chief Budget Officer

The Saint Paul City Council invites you to join their team as the next Chief Budget Officer!

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position performs highly responsible professional work analyzing and project managing the annual City budget review and adoption process for the City Council. Serves as a senior advisor to the City Council and Director of Council Operations.

Here’s what you can expect to do:

• Develops, coordinates, and manages the annual City budget process requiring analysis and deep understanding of the City budget as well as planning and staffing the Council Budget Committee and involvement in planning and staffing the Organizational Committee. Leads cross departmental teams in coordination with the Office of Financial Services to understand administration requests and to advocate for Council priorities. Identifies budget gaps and recommends solutions. Analyzes, monitors, and reports complex budget and policy topics throughout the year to track whether Council priorities passed through the budget process are implemented and funding plans are executed. Makes recommendations for future budget development.

• Recommends and establishes techniques and procedures that will improve the operation of the City Council operations budget process, tracks Council spending, oversees accounting, prepares Council’s annual budget, and advises the Director on operations spending and budgetary matters. Manages contracts and small grant programs for the Council. Advises Council and Director on matters related to financial audits, franchise agreements, and City fiscal matters.

• Collaborates with Councilmembers, Director, policy analysts, aides, and other staff on fiscal implications of policies and programs. Advises the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and other committees as assigned. Manages analytical and policy development projects assigned by the Council and Director on a variety of local government issues, producing and presenting analytical reports, resolutions, and ordinances. Performs additional duties as assigned. Reports to the Director of Council Operations.

• For more information and essential functions, see our City Council Chief Budget Analyst Job Description.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job. 

Bachelor's degree with at least five years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or auditing with at least two years at the Accountant III or Budget Analyst level or equivalent experience analyzing complex governmental accounting and budgets.

Desired Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent and registration as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Management Accountant, or equivalent experience.

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) 
   • A resume

   • A cover letter

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules. 

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education

Human Resources Contact Information:  
Olletha Muhammad (Ollie) at 651-266-6545
Email: olletha.muhammad@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Title: City Council Chief Budget Officer
Official Title: City Council Chief Budget Analyst

Salary : $101,837 - $150,779