Budget Director jobs in Clearwater, FL

Under the general direction of the Finance Director, or designee. Performs professional accounting duties in the preparation, review, and analysis of the City’s budget in accordance with City code and Departmental policies. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative in the Finance Department. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports, conferences, and results obtained.

Assists in the preparation, development, and review of the City budget; forecasts local government revenues and expenditures; interprets data; and formulates recommendations.

Evaluates Departmental budgets; analyzes financial needs; assists in long range planning; and ensures revenues meet operational and capital requirements.

Prepares spreadsheets and other analytical reports to streamline budget information, explain variances, and highlight quantitative data.

Analyzes and interprets fiscal and accounting records; prepares periodic financial reports accurately, completely, and effectively in oral and written form, to include Budget Overviews, Variance Analyses, and Capital Project Reports.

Audits general ledger fund transactions and other Departmental records, as necessary.

Certifies expenditures are consistent with approved budgetary appropriations.

Assists the Finance Director in long-range financial planning and special projects.

Conducts research in organizational methods and procedures.

Prepares journal entries with supporting documentation for review and approval.

Maintains fixed assets records, including depreciation expense, controls and records; reconciles fixed asset subsidiary ledger with the general ledger.

Prepares year-end audit schedules; provides supporting documentation; serves as liaison with external audit team.

Performs other duties as assigned.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required.)