Budget Manager

Budget Manager

Pay Grade: 619

Location: Central Office

Vacancy Announcement

Nature Of The Work

Office Environment WC 8810

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to facilitate and oversee the annual budget and long-range financial planning process for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). This is accomplished by working with BRA staff to compile, review, verify and present the annual operating budgets for all departments, and the capital budgets for all planned projects, to management and customers; incorporating the data from the operating and capital budgets into the BRA's Long Range Financial Planning model; creating new financial models as needed to evaluate business segments and proposals; maintaining and improving budget preparation tools; supervising staff; performing administrative functions; responding to requests for information from customers; and directing the overall budget process for the BRA. Other responsibilities include preserving and verifying the accuracy of financial transactions by assisting in general ledger maintenance; monitoring budget performance; preparing monthly, quarterly, annual, and on-demand budget reports for customers, managers, and the Board of Directors; preparing budget amendments and transfers as necessary to accommodate changes and unforeseen circumstances; assisting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and co-workers with projects or tasks to ensure goals and deadlines are met; and any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum five years experience
• Preferred: CPA or CGFO

• Bachelors Degree (in related field) - Completed course requirements to earn a Bachelor's degree in the field related to the position and is expected to utilize this level of education during the work day to the benefit of the organization.

Key Competencies

• Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively.
• Investing time and energy into understanding the evolving nature of their role within the organization, and developing the skills, behaviors, procedures, and perspectives to be successful...
• Working with and taking ownership of the activities of persons over whom the incumbent may have no direct authority; attention and energy are focused on bringing various activities together to meet timetable(s).
• Staying motivated even when faced with inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment.
• Taking responsibility for clarifying the expectations of others; acknowledging how personal decisions, actions, and standards of performance influence work accomplishments; accepting responsibility for work accomplishments; and recognizing changes required to achieve better results going forward...
• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications...

STARTING SALARY RANGE: Min: $100,668 to $130,868 annual salary. This is an exempt position.

POSTING DATE: April 15, 2024 - April 29, 2024

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE: The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at .

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply