Budget Manager

Position Overview Help us build a strong, sustainable future for the City of Champaign. As our Budget Manager , you’ll lead essential budget and financial functions that empower every department to serve our residents effectively. Job Responsibilities The Budget Manager has a major role in shaping the programs and services provided to our residents and community. They are responsible for preparing and managing the annual budget for the entire City organization, $256 million for Fiscal Year 2026/27. They lead the annual budget process from kick off in November to adoption in June and direct the development of the five-year financial forecast and annual tax levy. Additionally, they manage the City’s purchasing program and capital equipment records and perform other complex financial administrative functions that require in-depth knowledge of budgetary and financial principles and best practices. Work involves complex problem-solving and coordinating cross-departmental efforts. Required Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, and/or business-related fields or an equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Professional experience with overseeing budget systems or organizational budget administration. Supervisory experience that demonstrates the ability to plan and manage the work of subordinate staff. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in business, public administration, or related field. Experience with purchasing or contracting. Experience with financial forecasting. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or budget computer systems. Experience working in or with governments on financial-related matters. Expertise using spreadsheet applications. Drug screening and criminal background check will be required. The full annual salary range is $114,891.92 - $160,857.32, accompanied by an excellent fringe benefits package. Most new hires will be placed at the beginning of the salary range. Sunday, August 9, 2026 is the application deadline. Other Information The City of Champaign is an Equal-Opportunity Employer committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign's mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. Learn more about the city's mission and values at This position is classified as Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt. This information is current as of February 12, 2026. Health Insurance City of Champaign offers a robust PPO Select Network plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois with a $500 individual and $1,000 family deductible. The plan covers nearly 98% of providers and facilities across the State of Illinois and grants access to providers nationwide through Blue Cross Blue Shield. The City of Champaign pays up to $580.00 of the employee (single) health insurance premium and 50% of the dependent premium for continuous full-time employees. Premiums for single employee coverage above $580.00 per month are shared by the employee and the City. For the 2026/2027 plan year, NBU-EX Full-Time Employees contribute 1.5203% of salary towards employee-only health care. Premiums may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City’s Section 125 plan. Health insurance coverage begins on the date of hire and ends on the employee’s last day of work at the City. Health Insurance Premiums (PPO 2026-27 Plan Year) City Pays (per month) Employee Pays (per month) Employee Only $580.00 + City share of premium above $580.00 1.5203% of salary Spouse $644.00 $644.00 Children (one or more) $399.50 $399.50 Family (spouse and children) $690.50 $690.50 Dental and Vision Insurance Employees may purchase dental and/or vision insurance through payroll deduction. Employees pay 100% of the monthly premium for this coverage. Premiums for dental and vision insurance may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City’s Section 125 plan. Dental and vision insurance begins after waiting for one complete calendar month. Dental Plan Options Low Monthly Premium High Monthly Premium Employee Only $25.54 $44.50 Employee/Spouse $52.57 $91.60 Employee/Children $60.01 $102.82 Family $95.76 $163.08 Vision Insurance Employee Only $7.34 Employee/One Dependent $13.94 Family $20.48 Life Insurance The City provides a term life insurance policy equal to annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand dollars (up to a maximum of $100,000), or $30,000, whichever is greater. Employees may elect to purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for themselves up to 5x their annual salary or $500,000 (whichever is lower), through payroll deduction. Employees may also purchase term life for their spouses/dependents. Employee voluntary supplemental life insurance coverage can be purchased in $10,000 increments and the price is calculated based on the employee's age. Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their spouses up to half the amount purchased for themselves in $5,000 increments. Cost is calculated based on the employee's age. Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their dependent children in the amount of $10,000 for any/all eligible children. Employees may purchase Basic Life Insurance for their spouse and eligible dependent children. Pension – Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Illinois state law requires that eligible municipal employees be covered by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Employee contributions to IMRF are 4.5% of salary and are tax-deferred. For 2026, the City contributes 7.97% of eligible employee’s salaries to IMRF. In addition, IMRF members are covered by Social Security (FICA). Obtain additional information by contacting IMRF at 1-800-ASK-IMRF. Employees are eligible to contribute additional funds to IMRF through Voluntary Additional Contributions. Per IMRF Guidelines, all “unused, unpaid sick leave” goes towards IMRF service credit for employees who retire from the City and whose effective date of their pension is within 60 days of their retirement. You will earn one month of service credit for every 20 days of unused, unpaid sick leave at the time of retirement. Employees with 1-20 days of unused, unpaid sick leave receive one month of additional service credit, employees with 21-40 days of unused, unpaid sick leave will receive two months, etc. Retirement Health Savings (RHS) A retirement health savings plan administered by the Mission Square Retirement Corporation has been established for NBU employees. NBU employees participate in a mandatory contribution of 1% of pre-tax salary into an RHS investment account. This account is available for use by the employee at retirement or separation of service. Eligible uses of the funds include medical expenses such as health insurance premiums, dental/vision expenses, coinsurance, and co-pays for employees, spouse, and/or dependents. Note: Upon separation, a mandatory 50% of accrued vacation, compensatory and payout-eligible sick leave will be contributed to your RHS balance. Holidays New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day Personal Leave At the beginning of each fiscal year July 1st, employees are credited with three personal days (24 hours). Personal leave may not be accumulated and carried over into the next fiscal year. Personal leave during the first year of employment varies based on the date of employment. Personal leave is prorated based on the number of hours of regularly scheduled work. Date of Hire Personal Leave Credits 7/1 – 10/31: 24 hours 11/1 – 2/29: 16 hours 3/1 – 6/30: 8 hours Vacation Vacation Accrual Rates Are Based On Years Of Service. Vacation Leave Is Prorated Based On The Number Of Hours Of Regularly Scheduled Work. Vacation Accrual Rates And Maximum Accumulations Are Years Of Service Biweekly Accrual/Year Max Accumulation Beginning with Year 1 through 5: 4.62 hours/15 days, 240 hours/30 days Beginning with Year 6 through 8: 5.54 hours/18 days, 288 hours/36 days Beginning with Year 9 through 14: 6.15 hours/20 days, 320 hours/40 days Beginning with Year 15 through 19: 6.77 hours/22 days, 352 hours/44 days Beginning with Year 20 to separation: 7.69 hours/25 days, 400 hours/50 days Sick Leave Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period (approximately 1 day per month). The maximum accumulation of sick leave is 1,200 hours. Employees begin with a bank of 48 hours and start accruing sick leave after six (6) months. The maximum accumulation of sick leave is 1,200 hours. Sick leave is prorated based on the number of hours of regularly scheduled work. Longevity Pay Employees Receive Longevity Pay Based Upon Their Years Of Continuous Employment With The City. Longevity Pay Is An Addition To The Employees’ Base Wage Rate, As Follows. Years Of Service Longevity Rate 10 years: 5.0 percent 20 years: 10.0 percent Deferred Compensation Plan The City of Champaign offers employees the opportunity to participate in a tax-deferred annuity plan and/or Roth plan of the Mission Square Retirement Corporation through payroll deduction. This is an optional plan with no City Contributions. More information may be obtained by contacting Client Services View phone number on click.appcast.io) or Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Handbook View the current Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) Handbook at champaignil.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units. Application Questionnaire 1. Please select the option below that best describes your educational background: High school diploma or GED Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree or higher 2. If you selected a degree above, please specify the type of degree and major and/or minor field. If you did not select a degree, please describe your relevant experience and training that demonstrates your qualifications for this position. 3. Please describe your experience that demonstrates your ability to plan, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff or co-workers. This can include both professional and volunteer experience. Enter N/A if you have no response to this question. 4. Briefly describe your professional experience with budget oversight or administration. Provide details regarding your role and responsibilities in the administration of the budget, including, but not limited to the preparation of the budget. If you have no experience, enter N/A. 5. Please describe your experience in financial forecasting and/or collecting and using financial data to identify trends and conduct analysis. Provide examples of projects or analyses you have undertaken. If you have no experience, enter N/A. 6. Please describe your experience with Excel or other spreadsheet applications. Provide specific examples of your proficiency, such as the use of advanced formulas, charts, macros, pivot tables, etc., that will help assess your skill level. If you have no experience, enter N/A. 7. Which Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or budget computer systems do you have experience working with? For example, systems like Tyler Munis, Oracle, SAP, JDE, Questica or Banner. If you have no experience with any ERP or budget system, enter N/A. 8. How have you used the above system (i.e. data entry, processing transactions, troubleshooting, assisting with implementing software solutions, etc.)? If you have no experience in this area, enter N/A. 9. Please describe your purchasing experience. Include your experience related to vendor selection, preparing contract documents and overseeing purchasing for an organization or Department. If you have no experience in this area, enter N/A. 10. Please describe any experience in governmental finance/accounting/administration. This includes any relevant experience while not employed by a governmental entity, such as providing financial services to governmental entities. If you have no experience, please respond with N/A. 11. Have you attached a resume to your application as required? Yes No Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr