Budget Manager

Budget Manager

Job Summary: The Budget Manager supports the development, implementation, and oversight of the Tax Office's budget. Key responsibilities include assisting with budget creation and monitoring, conducting financial analysis, preparing accurate reports, and ensuring compliance with county standards. The Manager creates and evaluates budget-to-actual reports and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to contribute toward prudent spending and informed decision-making. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties Budget, Forecasting & Reporting

• Preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and midyear adjustments.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Present budget insights, recommendations, and risks to senior leadership.
• Develop and refine financial models to simulate scenarios, assess risk, and support strategic planning.
• Conduct variance analysis, cost benefit reviews, and performance assessments to identify trends and opportunities.

Budget Oversight, Controls & Performance Monitoring

• Manage ongoing budgets and monitor contracts to ensure alignment with fiscal goals.
• Develop and enforce budgetary controls to prevent overspending and ensure compliance.
• Implement or maintain budget tracking systems, databases, and dashboards.
• Analyze financial data to forecast expenses, identify cost saving opportunities, and support operational decision making.

Team Leadership & P Card Oversight

• Supervise and develop direct report, ensuring effective workflow, training, and cross functional collaboration.
• Oversight of P card administration, reconciliation, and compliance.
• Promote process improvements by identifying workflow efficiencies and resolving recurring issues.

Cross-Functional Support & Coordination

• Serve as a backup and secondary reviewer for the Procurement Manager and Finance Analyst.
• Review purchase requests, contracts, and documentation for accuracy, compliance, and budget alignment.
• Support capital investment projects, Chapter 19 reimbursements, and other financial activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment between procurement, budgeting, and financial operations.

Improvement & Special Projects

• Lead or support initiatives to enhance financial processes, reporting tools, and organizational financial strategy.
• Contribute to cross-departmental projects requiring financial analysis or budget expertise.
• Respond to ad hoc budget and financial inquiries and perform other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in budgeting or financial analysis. Experience in a supervisory or leadership role is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of public sector budgeting, forecasting, and procurement processes. Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and compliance standards
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting tools, and procurement systems
• Ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial audiences
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and basic auditing procedures
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments and multiple stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting using tools such as Excel (including pivot tables, Power Query, and macros), SAP, Oracle Financials, or other ERP systems.
• Skilled in using budget development software, data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and financial analysis tools to support strategic decision-making.

Note: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting, subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation and possible site visits to Tax Office annexes.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours, dependent upon business needs.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary role with medium physical effort required; however, it may at times involve long periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, lifting to 50 lbs. or similar activities (e.g., filing, delivering, sorting).
• Regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination).

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.