- Prepare and coordinate the division's Operating and Capital Improvement Budget (CIP).
- Monitor and review administrative practices within and across all service centers to promote efficiency in all operations, including:
- Reviewing requests for expenditures
- Analyzing financial resources required
- Directing management staff in preparing budgets
- Monitor data imputed into the budget system and completed forecast/budget requests.
- Plan and administer all service center budgets, including:
- General fund expenditures
- Fleet service internal service fund expenditures
- Consult with department heads to obtain budget information and advise and instruct on the budget process.
- Use various computer software to prepare budget presentation materials and attend budget hearings to provide answers and support documentation.
- Review operating CIP expenditures to ensure conformance to budgetary limitations.
- Monitor trends in spending, anticipate funding needs, and within limits, recommend transfer of funds within accounts.
- Prepare City Council resolutions for appropriation of CIP projects.
- Oversee financial/budgetary issues as well as information system needs for all service centers.
- Prepare and complete special projects, including assisting in developing budgets.
- Attend various meetings and conferences and make presentations in support of division goals.
- Monitor and verify available funds in the financial system, including encumbered line, and audit travel expense reports to ensure compliance with the City of Memphis' Travel Policy.
Other Functions
- Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
Typical Physical Demands
- Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Requires ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer and a telephone.
Typical Working Conditions
- Work is performed in an office environment which involves contact with staff and management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field.
- Four (4) years' experience in administrative budget matters and/or contract preparation; or
- Any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
- Working experience using various computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office and Oracle, preferred.
Our benefits package includes: (EXCLUDE on perm placements)
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- …and much more!
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