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Budget Officer
City of Wilmington, NC —Wilmington, NC
- $116,351.56 - $148,348.20 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Data analysis skills
- Public speaking
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Budget Officer

City of Wilmington, NC -
Wilmington, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$116,351.56 - $148,348.20 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
On-site gym
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Credit union membership
Life insurance

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Team supervision
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Data analysis skills
Team development
Professional development support
Team training
Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development experience
Data-driven problem-solving
General management
Policy Development
Stakeholder relationship building
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

One City. Big Picture Thinking. Lasting Community Impact.

Help shape the financial future of our community. As a key leader within our Finance team, you’ll do more than manage budgets—you’ll help guide the decisions that drive city priorities, support long-term growth, and ensure responsible stewardship of public resources. From developing financial strategies and forecasting future needs to advising executive leadership on complex fiscal decisions, your work will directly influence the future of the City of Wilmington!

Please note: City Council has approved a Living Wage increase, and the salary shown in this posting will take effect beginning July 1

Typical Tasks

Oversees the development of the City's operating budget and capital budgets, reviews department spending requests, examines revenue estimates, and recommends changes in revenue rates and sources while ensuring compliance with state and local requirements.
Oversees preparation of long-range financial projections, including overall operating projections, capital improvement plans, capital outlay, and long-term repair/maintenance needs.
Prepares and analyzes monthly financial projections through analysis of current operating expenditures and the estimation of future expenditures and evaluates the impact on the city budget.
Responsible for creating annual Adopted Budget-in-Brief and Adopted Budget documents.
Forecasts end-of-year salary and operating budget amounts by analyzing pending purchases, current market trends, and historical spending.
Advises departments on matters of budgetary management and control and addresses current forecasts and future financial problems.
Plans and prepares policies, procedures, guidelines, and instructions to be followed by City staff in the formulation of the annual operating budget and five-year capital improvement plan.
Creates the overall content and format of budget-related materials and communication products provided to Executives and Council, including work sessions, presentations, memoranda, and other products. Contributes to cross-functional work teams and collaborates to solve problems.
Identifies gaps and needed system enhancements.
Supervises staff, prioritizes and assigns work; conducts performance evaluations; ensures staff is trained.
Performs work with regular and predictable attendance, consistently meeting the scheduling needs as required by the city.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Finance, or related field
Five (5) years of progressively responsible finance/budgeting experience that includes management level experience
OR an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the specific position as listed above.

Skills and Abilities:

Training, coaching and overseeing the development of staff
Directing the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards
Overseeing the implementation and adherence to quality assurance and standards
Exercising strategic and political acumen, tact and diplomacy
Public speaking

Ability to:

Focus on collaboration, relationship-building and transparency with internal and external stakeholders, as well as credibility and trust with elected officials.
Develop data-driven, outcome-based budget allocation strategies paired with strong communication and effective storytelling.
Demonstrate an aptitude to implement City-wide goals and priorities.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Office Work: Primarily sedentary, involving prolonged sitting, computer use, telephone and office equipment operation, and standard office tasks. Requires visual acuity, hearing, and manual dexterity for reviewing documents, analyzing data, and completing administrative responsibilities.
Field Work: May require standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying objects up to 10 pounds occasionally. Employees may encounter uneven terrain, traffic and outdoor weather conditions and must use appropriate personal protective equipment.
General Requirements: The position involves occasional travel to meetings, events, or weather-related response. Often handles multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and maintains situational awareness All work is performed in compliance with applicable State and Federal OSHA regulations, including hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and slip, trip, and fall prevention.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with frequent use of standard office equipment and computers. The position requires occasional travel to City facilities, construction sites, and public rights-of-way to assess accessibility, monitor compliance, and conduct inspections. The incumbent may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, construction environments, and varying levels of accessibility challenges, and may be required to walk, stand, or navigate uneven surfaces for extended periods.

The position may require evening or weekend work to attend meetings, public hearings, or training sessions, and occasional lifting or carrying of materials. The incumbent must handle sensitive and confidential information related to disability accommodations and accessibility complaints, communicate effectively with employees, management, elected officials, and the public, and may participate in emergency operations and disaster-recovery activities as assigned.

Our Core Values:

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What we offer:

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
Free on-site city gym access
Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
6-weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.

Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement:

NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.

Deferred Compensation – The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*):
- Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year

- Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
- Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually
- Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).

Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Miscellaneous:

Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program

Short & Long Term Disability
Cancer & Critical Illness
Accident Insurance
Whole Life Insurance
Credit Union membership

Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to receive their first paycheck approximately 4 weeks after their start date.

**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.**

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