Municipal Budget Director

City of Tempe, AZ
Tempe, Arizona United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 02, 2025
  • Salary: $150,400 to $221,800 USD Annually
  • Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
  • Apply By: Jun 23, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Executive
  • Job Description

    The City of Tempe, Arizona is offering an exciting career opportunity for a Municipal Budget Director. The Municipal Budget Office is responsible for preparation of budget documents, long-range financial capacity study, revenue and expenditure forecasting, capital improvements program, benchmarking, budget monitoring, and fiscal impact analyses. Reporting directly to the Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer, the Municipal Budget Director is responsible for administering, planning, overseeing, and coordinating of the annual operating and capital budget process in accordance with the long-range financial forecasts and other city policies that promote financial stability. The Director provides input to policy development, strategic planning, and performance measure management: plans, directs, and reviews the activities and operations of the Municipal Budget Office. The ideal candidate for this position will have significant, high-level budgetary experience in a public sector organization combined with outstanding leadership and communication skills.

    The annual salary range for this position is $150,400 to $221,800. The City will offer the successful candidate base salary within this range based on experience, typically at the mid-point of the range. The City’s offer will include moving and relocation reimbursement up to $15,000 to encourage interest from a wide-range of individuals both in-state and on a national basis. Additionally, the City of Tempe offers a benefit package.

    Interested candidates should apply prior to Monday, June 23, 2025 by submitting a compelling cover letter and comprehensive resume (with employment dates) to apply@ralphandersen.com. Direct confidential inquiries to Ms. Heather Renschler, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at (916) 630-4900 or to schedule a discussion contact scheduling@ralphandersen.com.

    Detailed brochure available at https://ralphandersen.com/jobs/municipal-budget-director-tempe-az/.

  • Job Requirements

    Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in budget, accounting, or other related areas of financial administration, including 3 years of supervisory experience or functional oversight of significant functions within finance-related departments/divisions.

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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Ralph Andersen & Associates
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