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The City of Casper is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Budget Manager to lead the City's budget development and long-range financial planning. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced public finance professional who thrives on solving complex financial challenges, building strong partnerships, and helping shape the future of a growing community.
As Budget Manager, you'll serve as a key member of the Financial Services leadership team, working closely with the Financial Services Director, City Manager, executive leadership, and departments across the organization to ensure responsible stewardship of public resources.
What You'll Do
In this leadership role, you'll:
- Lead the City's annual operating and capital budget development process.
- Develop long-range financial forecasts, capital improvement planning, and fiscal analyses that support strategic decision-making.
- Partner with City departments to align budgets, staffing, and performance measures with Council priorities and organizational goals.
- Oversee budget amendments, revenue and expenditure forecasting, and salary and benefit projections.
- Manage Priority Based Budgeting (PBB) processes and provide executive-level reporting and analysis.
- Prepare the City's award-winning annual budget document and technical financial reports.
- Supervise and mentor Budget Division staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Present financial information to executive leadership, City Council, and other stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
We're Looking for Someone Who:
- Has a passion for public service and fiscal stewardship.
- Thinks strategically while paying close attention to detail.
- Can translate complex financial data into meaningful recommendations.
- Enjoys collaborating across departments and building trusted relationships.
- Is an experienced leader who develops people and creates high-performing teams.
- Brings strong analytical, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Five or more years of progressively responsible financial management or governmental budgeting experience.
- At least two years of supervisory experience.
- Professional certifications such as CGFM, CPFO, CPA, or similar governmental finance credentials are highly desirable.
Why Join the City of Casper?
This is more than a budget position—it's an opportunity to influence the financial direction of an organization that serves the community every day. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals, help guide major strategic initiatives, and ensure public resources are managed responsibly for the benefit of Casper's residents.
If you're ready to lead with integrity, collaborate across the organization, and make a lasting impact through sound financial leadership, we invite you to apply today.
Incumbent is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Budget Division within the Financial Services Department; contributing to overall Financial Services Department management as a member of the department’s leadership team in the development and administration of budget policies, programs, and initiatives; coordinating assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Financial Services Director.
REPORTING STRUCTURE: Receives general guidance from the Financial Services Director.
1. Exercises supervisory authority over assigned division to include: authorizes time-off; approves payroll and hiring; coordinates staffing and operational activities; ensures that training and development is provided to staff; provides consistent accountability with disciplinary actions (as warranted), in addition to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
2. Develops and monitors the City’s annual budget, long range fiscal plans, budget analysis, capital planning, and optional sales tax funding; provides recommendations and input regarding operational and capital budgets to executive leadership and the City Manager.
3. Assists with enterprise fund rate analysis, financial modeling, and related fiscal analysis.
4. Manages and participates in the development and administration of Financial Services Department budgets, directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures; directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments, as necessary.
5. Supervises and reviews budget amendments for accuracy and compliance; works with departments to ensure revenue and expenditure budgets are accurately reflected and maintained within statutory requirements.
6. Develops staffing budgets with the Budget team, including salary and benefit forecasting associated with reorganizations, new positions, reclassifications, and off cycle budget adjustments.
7. Manages Priority Based Budgeting (PBB) processes and reporting, including development of program-based budget reports, budget to actual analysis, year over year expenditure comparisons, public engagement support materials, and related reporting for executive leadership and City Council; collaborates with departments to maintain accurate program and cost information.
8. Coordinates Budget Division activities with City departments, outside agencies, and organizations to support fund management, budget development, fiscal analysis, and organizational understanding of budget processes; prepares and presents staff reports and related correspondence.
9. Participates on a variety of committees; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in budgeting.
10. Supervises and prepares technical financial reports, departmental records, and the City’s annual budget document, including materials submitted for Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award consideration.
11. Partners with City departments to develop performance measures that align departmental activities, service delivery, and resource allocation with Council priorities and strategic objectives.
12. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others
in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
13. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
• Theories, principles, practices, and current trends of financial management.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles and practices.
• Statistical and mathematical concepts in local government services and operations.
• Municipal budget principles, preparation, and control.
• Computers and related software applications.
• Complex operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive financial services department.
• Principles and practices of internal controls and fiscal accountability.
• Applicable Federal, State, Local and City government codes, rules, and regulations relating to the various aspects of financial services management.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal and objective development, work planning, strategic planning, and employee supervison.
• Principles of supervision, mentoring, training, and evaluating the work of others.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Working knowledge of other City departments, particularly as their operations may relate to the Financial Services Department.
Abilities (position requirements at entry):
Ability to:
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond to/investigate. observations or employee reports of accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board ( GASB) principles and practices.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, and technical personnel, delegate authority, and responsibility appropriately.
• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction.
• Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective
and efficient services.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Assess and prioritize situations under work pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions.
• Operate modern office equipment, software, and operating systems and applications.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work .
Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental
• Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles and practices.
• Preparing and administering large and complex budgets.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• Allocating limited resources in a cost- effective manner.
• Providing customer service.
• Technical writing.
• Mentoring employees.
• Delegating and prioritizing work.
• Public speaking.
• Project management.
• Time management.
• Conflict resolution.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
•Compiling, analyzing, organizing, and evaluating data and making appropriate
• recommendations based on findings.
• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff and the
• general public.
• Oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to
• Receive work direction.
• Operating modern office equipment, including computer software, and operating
• Systems/ applications.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree, in accounting, business administration, finance, or closely related field preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a supervisor.
• Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a professional financial service capacity, which may include governmental accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Possession of a valid Wyoming driver’s license preferred.
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or similar governmental finance or budgeting certification preferred.
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and key responsibilities of this position. Specific duties and assignments may vary depending on the operational needs of the department.
The City of Casper is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon successfully passing a driving record review, background check, and pre-employment drug test, as applicable to the position. Applicants who fail a pre-employment screening or who have been terminated from employment with the City of Casper will not be considered for employment for a period of 12 months from the date of the incident.
The City of Casper utilizes direct deposit for payroll purposes.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:?
• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
• Writing or modifying code, maintaining, or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
• CDL operations and driving
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Creating or modifying health, financial, security and risk documents or assessments
• Working with or directing minors
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. May include long periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or to constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Incumbents in this position work primarily indoors. Exposure to traumatic events is possible.
Incumbents may be required to drive to remote worksites to perform work. The position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, typing, and customer contact, both by telephone and in person.
