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Yavapai County is seeking a strategic, detail-driven Budget Manager to lead our budgeting process and ensure responsible stewardship of public funds. If you’re passionate about public service, financial planning, and working with a dedicated team to support countywide initiatives – this is your time to shine!

The primary responsibility of the Budget Manager is to oversee the planning, administration, and implementation of the County's capital and operating budget processes. This includes directing the preparation of budget analyses, reports, and recommendations for the County Manager. The Budget Manager will also consult with department directors, county administration, and the Board of Supervisors on strategic and business planning initiatives. This unclassified management-level role reports directly to the County Manager.

At Yavapai County, we prioritize our people.... why, because people matter. We are dedicated to being a premier employer, striving to create a work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to achieve success. We care for our community while building upon our legacy. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we integrate these principles into our daily activities.

We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes FREE medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, TEN Paid Holidays, ASRS retirement and 457 savings plans, tuition reimbursement, CALM subscription, and much more!

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The position is in Prescott, Arizona, the beautiful region of Central Arizona. Yavapai County is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864. Named after the Yavapai Tribe, whose name means the “people of the sun,” the County is just north of Phoenix and about 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon, featuring some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West. Prescott’s perfect weather provides an average temperature of 70 degrees, with four beautiful and distinct seasons with breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in capital and operating budget processes, analysis, and reporting, as well as in strategic and operational planning and revenue and expenditure forecasting. Additionally, the candidate should be capable of mentoring County staff, providing technical assistance, and offering training in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.

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Major Duties, Responsibilities:

Manages the preparation, development, monitoring and administration of an inclusive County capital and operating budget process, including reviewing, analyzing, and making recommendations concerning new program plans and related funding requests.
Plans, organizes, develops, trains and supervises the work activities of assigned staff.
Coordinates the budget process with the Finance Department.
Provides technical assistance to County staff; resolves staff budget problems; provides training in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of the annual budget.
Conducts long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts; develops forecast models and identifies revenue sources necessary to finance operations and capital projects.
Prepares and maintains the County's Cost Allocation Plan in conformance with Circular A-87 guidelines and full cost allocation guidelines.
Consults on strategic and business planning with departments, County administration, and the Board of Supervisors.
Creates performance management systems, aligning key performance indicators (KPIs) to strategic resource allocations.
Develops and presents budget reports to improve operational efficiencies.
Performs research and analysis on identified special projects for management.
Answers questions from the public and other governmental agencies regarding budget information.
Oversees the administration and preparation for the Title III Forest Fee Program.
Oversees the monitoring and tracking of Title III expenditures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Statistics, or related field or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of four (4) years of experience in budgeting, preferably in a public or governmental environment. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Membership in the Government Finance Officers Association encouraged.

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