THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:
- Join a mission-driven municipal organization dedicated to serving the citizens of Charlotte metro city supporting the community’s long-term growth and sustainability.
- A collaborative environment where innovation, accountability, and public service are at the center of everything we do.
- Work alongside city leadership and department heads, providing financial and analytical expertise that directly impacts decision-making and resource allocation.
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the City’s operating and capital budgets.
- Exposure to cross-departmental functions, gaining insight into city-wide operations and strategic planning.
- Professional growth and development in a government setting, with access to best practices and public sector financial management.
- A stable career path with meaningful impact on community services and infrastructure.
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:
- Lead the preparation and administration of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
- Analyze departmental submissions for accuracy, justification, and compliance, providing recommendations to improve resource allocation.
- Monitor revenues and expenditures across departments, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain fiscal integrity.
- Conduct financial, organizational, and policy analyses, present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and City Council.
- Support long-range financial planning, forecasting, and the development of fiscal policies that guide sustainable city operations.
- Ensure compliance with state statutes, local ordinances, and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards.
- Provide consultative guidance to departments on budget procedures, performance measurement, and financial reporting.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials to support transparency and informed decision-making.
- Contribute to benchmarking and process improvement initiatives by researching best practices among comparable municipalities.
BACKGROUND THAT FITS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 2 years of experience in budgeting, management analysis, or public administration.
- Knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards, and governmental financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with a large ERP system.
- Analytical thinker with the ability to assess financial issues, identify solutions, and clearly communicate recommendations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborative professional with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
