Management and Budget Director

You are an inspiring, authentic financial leader who makes the numbers make sense. You bring a proven record of leading modern public-sector budget and financial planning, and you are equally at home presenting to a Town Council, coaching a department director, or explaining the budget to a resident. You lead with curiosity and integrity, build trust across the organization, and balance long-range strategic thinking with practical solutions for allocating limited resources. As a leader, you: Embrace change, welcome new ideas, and utilize data to inform your decisions. Champion continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability. Foster confidence in the budget process among elected officials, executives, department partners, and the community. Embody Gilbert's values of being Driven, Kind, Bold, and Humble, demonstrating resilience, approachability, and empowerment as a servant leader. Education Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field. Experience 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in municipal finance and budget. Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Town of Gilbert