Budget Manager

Budget Manager

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. Applications, including resume, must be submitted online. The first consideration deadline was August 9, 2026; position will remain open until filled.

Benefits

This position is classified as Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt. This information is current as of February 12, 2026.

The 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 nation-wide through Blue Cross Blue Shield. The City of Champaign pays up to $580.00 of the employee (single) health insurance premium and 50% percent 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.

Employees may purchase dental and/or vision insurance through payroll deduction. Employees pay 100 percent 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 (e.g., if hire date is in the month of January, coverage begins on March 1st).

The dental plan has two options: Delta Dental Network Low Plan (PPO) and Delta Dental High Plan.

Vision insurance is provided by EyeMed.

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.

Illinois state law requires that eligible municipal employees be covered by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Employee contributions to IMRF are 4.5 percent of salary and are tax-deferred. For 2026, the City contributes 7.97 percent 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.

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 percent 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.

Upon separation, a mandatory 50 percent of accrued vacation, compensatory and payout-eligible sick leave will be contributed to your RHS balance.

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.

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 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

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.

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

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.

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