Research associate Jobs in Bad Lauchstädt

Posting Close Date :

Applicants must submit their completed application by 02-19-2025 at 11 : 59 p.m. MST

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Budget and Research Finance Manager position at the City of Tucson’s Business Services Department (BSD) oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of the organization's budget. The role is crucial in ensuring fiscal responsibility, aligning resources with strategic objectives, and facilitating effective decision-making to achieve program and project objectives within budgetary constraints.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Administrator. This position exercises supervision over staff in the budget division.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation of the City’s annual budget using current financial data, historical data, trend analysis, research, and existing procedures. Works closely with Satellite Finance Managers, City Departments function leads, City Manager’s Office, and Council Members to create the base budget, operating budget, capital improvement plan / projects, workforce planning, FTEs, and the budget calendar. Coordinates the integration of strategic plan goals, strategies, and performance measures into the budget process. Assists in the development of the annual budget book.

Regularly reviews reports to ensure accuracy; identifies, analyzes, and corrects variances. Provides guidance and support to staff to accomplish monthly financial projections. Uses historical data, trends, and other factors to forecast future financial performance and budget requirements. Conducts financial analysis to support budget monitoring and forecasting activities, such as cost-benefit analysis, variance analysis, and scenario analysis.

Oversees the Budgeting Platform and ERP system to ensure data alignment. Maintains budgeting platform functionality, troubleshoots issues, and coordinates with IT and vendors for upgrades and improvements. Provides support to budgeting platform users, including budget staff, finance staff, and City stakeholders.

Supervises one or more full-time employees, giving direction and guidance. Reviews and implements personnel actions, including employee hiring actions, training sessions, and evaluations. Reviews and approves employee timecards and time-off requests. Prepares departmental and city-wide budget memos, reports, and presentations.

Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mostly office environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Experience : Five years of directly related experience.

License :

• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.

Five years of experience in budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, which includes three years of experience in a supervisory capacity (having supervised at least 1 full-time employee)

Three years of budget or finance experience in a municipal or government setting.

Knowledge of and experience working in Adaptive and Workday.

Application and Special Instructions

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J0835 - Finance Manager

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Compensation Grade

G111

Hourly Range

38.91 - 67.11 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Business Services Department

Department Link

Background Check : This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.

ABOUT US

Benefits : The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at

Citizenship : The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at or 520-791-2619.

Recruiter Name

Neil Nickol (48268)

Recruiter Email

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.