Chief Budget & Performance Officer

Salary: $92,813.00 - $148,502.00 Annually
Location : Missouri City, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: D62P-06032026
Department: City Manager Office
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Definition
This is a full-time (Executive/Senior Level Officials & Managers and Professionals) position in the City's Manager's Office. An individual in this position will provide leadership and direction to departments on the budget process and its alignment within the overall strategic vision of the City to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources; plan, develop, prepare, implement, and provide oversight of the City's annual strategic and financial plan. Provides direction and technical coordination in developing strategic outcomes, strategic goals and measures, budget policies, preparing multi-year forecasts, performing high-level fiscal analysis, and preparing financial reports related to the fiscal health and wellness of the City.


This position will assist the Finance Department with financial functions such as the preparation of the annual comprehensive financial report, debt financing for the City's Capital Improvement Program, and ensuring the City's compliance with regulations governing municipal finance activities.

Reporting relationship: Assistant City Manager

Examples of Work

• Responsible for the development, preparation, monitoring and amending of the city's annual financial plan including leading the compilation and implementation of the annual budget by working with city management and departments each year to develop the budget, long-range financial forecast and five-year CIP ensuring it is in alignment with the City's strategic initiatives.
• Provides guidance to city staff at all levels. Assesses issues and determines recommended actions.
• Assists departments with developing business plans, benchmarks, performance measures and other continuous improvement initiatives;
• Facilitates the development of outcome-based performance indicators for all departments;
• Gathers performance data from the City, its market comparable cities, and regional or state data, then analyzes the data to determine how to establish and improve performance goals;
• Develops budget policies, ensures compliance with laws, statues, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares revenue, expenditure and fund balance forecasts, reviews long-range capital plans, make recommendations on funding sources for citywide initiatives.
• Prepares, conducts, and maintains presentations on citywide strategy, metrics, and progress on strategic initiatives. Develops and maintains a public facing dashboard to communicate metrics to the public quarterly.
• Collects and analyzes a variety of complete data and information. Summarizes findings in applicable reports or other communication mediums.
• Provides financial analysis and makes appropriate recommendations related to various City initiatives.
• Participates in the development and achievement of citywide goals and objectives.
• Prepares for the adoption of the annual budget by ordinance and working with the legal department develops ordinances through the year to amend the budget.
• Prepares agenda items for and gives presentation to the City Council and City boards, if necessary.
• Assists with the implementation of the City's Salary Study including calculations of salary increases for civil service and non-civil service.

Supervises staff in area of responsibility. Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals and taking corrective actions.
Knowledge of:

• Financial Management including extensive knowledge and experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in strategic planning, program development, and implementation to improve performance outcomes.
• Program and strategic plan development ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Regulatory requirements related to budgeting, finance, and compliance with city code and other statutes.
• Performance evaluation principles and professional growth standards for employees.

Ability to:

• Develop and implement budgetary and financial policies, procedures, and business practices.
• Ability to exercise direct supervision over assigned staff.
• Interact with various stakeholders including executive management, elected officials, staff and external agencies.
• Represent the City at public hearings, meetings, events, and committees while effectively communicating budget priorities and decisions.

Work collaboratively with different departments and other stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives

Education, Experience, or Certification
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university and a minimum of ten (10) years related professional experience are required.

Supplemental Information
The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

1. Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
   
   • Plan Type : High-Deductible Medical Health Plan
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Deductibles :
     
     • Single: $2,500 annually
     • Family: $5,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
     
     • Single: $5,000 annually
     • Family: $10,000 annually
   • Additional Details :
     
     • Employee pays dependent premiums
     • Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
   • Health Savings Account (HSA)
   • Provider : H.S.A. Bank
   • Features :
     
     • Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
     • Contribution Limits:
       
       • Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)
       • Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)
       • Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000
     • City Contributions:
       
       • Employee only: $1,500
       • Employee & Family: $2,750
     • Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
2. PPO Plan
   
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Deductibles :
     
     • Single: $1,500 annually
     • Family: $3,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
     
     • Single: $4,500 annually
     • Family: $9,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays :
     
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $40
     • Non-Preferred: $80
3. EPO Plan
   
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Deductibles :
     
     • Single: $1,500 annually
     • Family: $3,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
     
     • Single: $4,500 annually
     • Family: $9,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays :
     
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $45
     • Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

1. DHMO Plan
   
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Features :
     
     • No deductible
     • No annual maximum
     • Member co-pay depends on the procedure
2. PPO Plan
   
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Features :
     
     • $1,500 per person annual maximum
     • $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider : Vision Service Plan
• Features :
  
  • Eye Exam $10 Copay
  • Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

• Provider : Ochs Securian Financial
• Coverage :
  
  • $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
  • $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider : Flores
• Features :
  
  • Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
  • Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider : Aflac
  
  • Accident
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system
• 7% employee contribution
• City contributes 2 to 1

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits
Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:
  
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday after Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:
  
  • 0-5 years: 14 days
  • 6 years: 15 days
  • 7 years: 16 days
  • 8 years: 17 days
  • 9 years: 18 days
  • 10-14 years: 19 days
  • 15 years or more: 20 days
• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
  Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners
• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheon's, and Public Service Recognition Week.