Budget Manager

Recruitment Dates July 19th: Application Deadline July 27th - July 31st: Interviews Early August: Final Interviews Benefits Starting salary of $93,407, additional compensation determined by years of experience Membership to local government pension plans, vacation/sick time accruals, and Civic Federal Credit Union Guaranteed 5% 401k employer contribution Free access to the Morrisville Aquatics Center, gym, and tennis courts Live Connected. Live Well. As one of the fastest growing and most diverse towns in North Carolina, Morrisville offers employees the opportunity to work, live, and thrive in a community devoted to the essential values of dedication, innovation, courtesy, and integrity. Accompanied by market competitive compensation and excellent benefits, Morrisville is located adjacent to the highly sought-after Research Triangle Park (RTP) area of the Raleigh-Durham metro community. We continue to develop a team full of independent thinkers and doers who create positive outcomes through a culture of collaboration. Do you think differently and want to enhance the well‑being of people who live, work, and play in your community? If you answered YES, then we invite you to read on! About the Town of Morrisville In just over 20 years, the Town of Morrisville has expanded its population nearly six times to over 32,000 residents. Our proudly diverse community is expected to reach full population growth in the next three to five years at approximately 35,000 residents. As our vibrant community begins an exciting transition to redevelopment recreation, greenways, sustainability, and well‑being are all at the forefront of our planning process. With a median household income nearly double the state average, residents stay in Morrisville because of the superb quality of life. A proud recipient of the 2021 All‑American City Award, we invite you to join our team! About the Morrisville Financial Services Department The Morrisville Financial Services Department is a cornerstone of the Town’s operational success, nationally recognized for its commitment to fiscal stewardship, transparency, and strategic financial planning. The Town has earned prestigious distinctions such as the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, demonstrating its longstanding dedication to best practices in municipal finance. Through rigorous budgeting standards, data‑driven analysis, and innovative financial management, the department ensures that public resources are allocated responsibly and align with the Town’s long‑range priorities. As Morrisville continues to grow, the Financial Services team remains focused on sustaining the Town’s strong financial position, supporting informed decision‑making, and upholding the high standards that make Morrisville a model of financial excellence in local government. What You’ll Do As Budget Manager, you’ll play a central role in leading the Town’s budgeting and financial planning operations, overseeing the development, coordination, and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets. You’ll work closely with department leaders to ensure financial decisions align with organizational priorities, support long‑range fiscal sustainability, and uphold the standards that have earned Morrisville national recognition for excellence in local government financial management. Assist the Chief Financial Officer in facilitating the development of Town Strategic Plan goals related to the Town budget into workplan goals and objectives and actively participate in the advancement of these goals and objectives. Facilitate the planning, organization, preparation, presentation, and dissemination of the annual operating and capital budget plans. Prepare related presentations, documents, and support schedules for presentation to Town Council, Senior Management, and other stakeholders. Assist with forecasting revenues, special revenues, reserve funds, and fund balance to optimize resource allocations. Coordinate and collaborate with departments in the development of operational plans and capital investment plans that address emerging priorities and interests and align to the strategic goals and objectives of the town. Evaluate departmental programmatic performance, supplemental budget requests and/or transfers, and aid in interpreting budget office policies, best practices, and procedures as required. Work with departments to review budget trends and performance to ensure responsible budget planning. Identify and address issues related to the financial health and sustainable operations of the organization and work collaboratively with the Finance Manager. Maintain current knowledge of changing regulations, best practices, and interpret policies and ordinances. Oversee and provide direct supervision of designated department staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordination of training, and implementation of hiring. Perform other job‑related tasks as required. Of course there are always the other duties as assigned category! The Must Haves (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management, or a related field. 5‑7 years of local government finance experience. Set Yourself Apart (Preferred Qualifications) Certification as a Budget & Evaluation Officer and/or certification as a North Carolina Local Government Finance Officer is preferred. 5‑7 years experience in the local government finance field in North Carolina. The talent acquisition goal of the Town of Morrisville is to secure and retain the most suitable applicant for each vacant position. The Town of Morrisville recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. Our Town has longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, religious belief or non‑belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, national origin or ancestry, National Guard or veteran status, political affiliation, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics protected by law. The Town of Morrisville also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or as a result of other needs protected by law. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Town of Morrisville