Budget Director

Salary : $155,000.00 - $195,000.00 Annually

Location : Greenwich, CT

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 24-25-00216

Department : FINANCE

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

General Statement of Duties

Oversees the development, preparation and administration of the Town Budget, providing guidance and advice on to departments. Develops and implements approved fiscal policies in conjunction with the Comptroller

Qualifications

Experience and Education :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Management, Financial Management or Economics; MBA or CPA preferred; plus eight (8) years of responsible budgetary, financial and operational analysis experience, including at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications :

Demonstrated knowledge of municipal financial management principles and practices and budgeting, as well as of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 34 program budgeting and Statements and Interpretations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Proven knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, municipal management, and strategic planning principles.

Demonstrated knowledge of computer-based operations, management information systems and computer software used in the application of budgets and financial management, including Tyler Enterprise ERP (MUNIS) and Microsoft Office and Access software.

Proven skill in oral and written communication and group presentations.

Demonstrated skill in the use of performance measurement techniques as well as in policy and economic analysis.

Proven ability to analyze the operations of a variety of municipal departments and to identify opportunities for cost savings through efficiencies of operations.

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and implement a municipal budget process enforcing procedures, policies, and timelines with firmness and tact and confidentiality.

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, Town officials, officials of other agencies, consultants, subordinates, town staff and the public.

Job Description

Department : Finance

Bargaining Status : Management

Salary Range : MC-9

FLSA : Exempt

Reports to : Comptroller

Duties and Responsibilities :

Establishes a budget schedule for the fiscal year and develops guidelines for budget preparation, ensuring compliance with timetables and guidelines.

Coordinates budget development and presentation with the Office of the First Selectman.

Develops and recommends budget procedures including forms, formats, schedules and supporting documentation for all Town Departments.

Assists Department Heads on budget matters, providing, if necessary, training for department personnel on budget preparation.

Oversees the financial analysis of policy, managerial, operational, budgetary and financial issues facing the Town, providing assistance where needed to Town management, officials, boards and commissions.

Directs the Town-wide Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process from initiation to final presentation.

Reviews all departmental interim requests during the fiscal year and makes recommendations to the Comptroller.

Monitors, evaluates and reports the status of the operating budget and ongoing capital projects throughout the fiscal year.

Initiates and participates as required in special studies on the fiscal / management operations of the Town.

Performs research and analysis for special projects.

Coordinates budget related issues with external and internal auditors.

Participates in the formulation and implementation of financial policy for the town and the Finance Department.

Attends meetings on behalf of the Comptroller as required.

Assists with labor contract proposals; works with the appropriate parties to establish parameters for reserves when the Town has open collective bargaining agreements.

Reviews and analyzes Town departmental financial management systems, and the utilization of town financial applications.

Coordinates the operation of the MUNIS financial system with the Information Technology Department as well as Town and Board of Education departments, recommending changes and updates to the system.

Designs and implements financial reports for the MUNIS system as required for effective financial management.

Collaborates with vendors, brokers, attorneys and town executives, boards and committees in facilitating procedures relating to financial matters.

Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Maintains competency and understanding of current government finance issues through participation in annual professional development programs and memberships.

Supports Town policy and philosophy.

Performs related duties as required.

Supplemental Information

All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.

All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations for all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.

The Town of Greenwich offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and prescription coverage and 401(k) retirement plan.

Please identify your highest level of education :

• High School
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Please identify the focus of your degree?

How many years of responsible budgetary, financial and operational analysis experience do you possess?

Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.

Are you currently licensed as a C.P.A.?

Does your work experience include at least five years in a supervisory role?

Please summarize your supervisory experience (i.e, the number of employees supervised and their job titles).

The Town of Greenwich also requests that you please upload a resume and a cover letter.

Required Question

Salary : $155,000 - $195,000