The City of Berkeley, California, is seeking a strategic, results-oriented Budget Manager to lead its complex, citywide budget process during a critical period of financial and organizational transformation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the fiscal sustainability and operational effectiveness of a progressive, values-driven municipality. The Budget Manager will supervise a team of four and work cross-functionally with departmental fiscal managers, serving as a key advisor to the City Manager’s Office, City Council, and departmental leadership. They will lead development of the City’s $728 million budget, provide critical financial guidance for operational and capital decision-making, and drive improvements in the efficiency and transparency of the City’s budget process. Priority areas include strategizing long-term solutions to a structural deficit in the City’s general fund, advancing financial system modernization, supporting major capital initiatives, and strengthening fiscal accountability through collaborative change management. The ideal candidate will be politically astute, an expert in complex governmental budgetary and operational structures, and capable of mentoring a developing team while guiding data-informed decision-making across the organization. Lead fiscal resilience for the City of Berkeley; apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/2081bb5d-b918-40c8-811b-0e5e39b928f9

For first consideration, apply by July 2 at https://wbcpinc.com/job-board

SECURE THE DATES:

Round one interviews will be held virtually on July 25. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on August 8. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter, Lauren Gerson-Greene, with any inquiries:

lauren@wbcpinc.com
541-664-0376 (Direct)
866-929-9227 (Toll Free)

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