Bernco

Budget Manager

Albuquerque, NM

Sponsorship not specified$89k-$141kDetected 1 day ago

Financial AnalysisForecastingBudgetingCommunicationMentoring

About the role

This position assists in the administration and operations of the Budget Office in accordance with applicable standards, statutes, and federal and state laws.
Employee supervision includes hiring, training oversight, performance assessment, coaching, discipline, and termination actions.
It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

August 4, 2026 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses.
The Budget Manager plans, organizes, manages, and reviews the work of professional and technical staff involved in financial planning for both long- and short-term forecasting.
Oversees the budget planning and preparation process; organizes, manages, and reviews the work of professional and technical staff performing budgetary planning and related activities on a county-wide basis.
Provides complex financial management support to Bernalillo County and the Board of County Commissioners; prepares budget agenda items and offers technical expertise on budget matters.
Ensures accurate execution of advanced budget functions and financial analysis; defines objectives and develops departmental guidelines and policies.
Recommends actions to maintain a balanced budget and adequate reserves.
Develops budget strategies for long-term sustainability.
Reviews the budget financial system to determine management needs and support decision-making; recommends alternative techniques, methods, and procedures.
Contributes to departmental service quality by developing and coordinating work teams; effectively supervises and manages staff in line with departmental policies.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Ten (10) years of related work experience in budgets, economics, finance, or accounting.
Four (4) years of experience in a managerial role.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
Coordinates and prepares the County's biennial operating budget and budget books as required by County resolution, state statutes, and GFOA guidelines.
The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position.

$89,128.00 - $140,733.00
Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Conducts fiscal impact studies, cost/benefit analyses, and project and program evaluations; coordinates implementation of special projects assigned by the Director.

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