Financial Services Manager - Champaign, United States - City of Champaign, IL

Description

Salary : $99, $127,016.24 Annually

Location : Champaign, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: BUDGET OFF APRIL 2024

Department: Finance

Opening Date: 04/26/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Are you a financial professional with mastery of budgeting methods and best practices? Do you possess strong strategic business acumen? Are you ready to grow your career and serve our community at the same time? If this sounds like you, then consider applying to be the next Financial Services Manager - Budget Officer in the Finance Department at the City of Champaign.

Responsibilities of Position

The Financial Services Manager - Budget Officer has a major role in shaping the programs and services provided to our residents and community. They are responsible for preparing and managing the annual budget for the entire City organization, $193.6 million for Fiscal Year 2023/24. They lead the annual budget process from kick off in November to adoption in June and direct the development of the five-year financial forecast and annual tax levy. Additionally, they manage the City's purchasing program and capital equipment records and perform other complex financial administrative functions that require in-depth knowledge of budgetary and financial principles and best practices. Work involves complex problem-solving and coordinating cross-departmental efforts.

Required Qualifications

•A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, and/or business-related fields or an equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

•Professional experience with overseeing budget systems or organizational budget administration.

•Supervisory experience that demonstrates the ability to plan and manage the work of subordinate staff.

Preferred Qualifications

•Master's degree in business, public administration, or related field.

•Experience with purchasing or contracting.

•Experience with financial forecasting.

•Experience with ERP or budget computer systems.

•Experience working in or with governments on financial-related matters.

•Expertise using spreadsheet applications.

Drug screening and criminal background check will be required. The annual starting salary range is $99,584 - $113,300, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, May 12, 2024, for full consideration, but position open until filled.
Other Information

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, the Illinois WorkNet Center and the City of Champaign City Building.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work:

Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate

This position is classified as Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City offers employee's a robust Health Alliance HMO plan.

The City of Champaign pays up to $580 of the employee (single) health insurance premium and 50 percent of the dependent premium for continuous full-time employees or 25 percent of the dependent premium for continuous part-time employees. Premiums for single employee coverage above $580 per month are shared by the employee and the City. For the 2024/2025 plan year, NBU employees contribute percent of their salary for the HMO plan. Premiums may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Health insurance coverage begins on the date of hire and ends effective the date of employment separation.

Rates are available under the Fringe Benefit Summaries section on the City's website at

DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE

Employees may purchase dental and/or vision insurance through payroll deduction. Employees pay 100 percent of the monthly premium for this coverage. Premiums for dental and vision insurance may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Dental and vision insurance begins after waiting for one complete calendar month (e.g., if hire date is in the month of January, coverage begins on March 1st).

The dental plan has two options: Delta Dental Network Low Plan (PPO) and Delta Dental High Plan.

Vision insurance is provided by EyeMed.

Rates are available under the Fringe Benefit Summaries section on the City's website at

LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides a term life insurance policy equal to annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand dollars (up to a maximum of $100,000), or $30,000, whichever is greater. Employees may elect to purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for themselves up to 5x their annual salary or $500,000 (whichever is lower), through payroll deduction. Employees may also purchase term life for their spouses/dependents.

•Employee voluntary supplemental life insurance coverage can be purchased in $10,000 increments and the price is calculated based on the employee's age.

•Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their spouses up to half the amount purchased for themselves in $5,000 increments. Cost is calculated based on the employee's age.

•Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their dependent children in the amount of $10,000 for any/all eligible children.

•Employees may purchase Basic Life Insurance for their spouse and eligible dependent children.

o Option #1: $3.60/month for $10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for any/all eligible children.

o Option #2: $1.80/month for $5,000 for spouse and $2,000 for any/all eligible children.

PENSION

Illinois state law requires that eligible municipal employees be covered by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Employee contributions to IMRF are 4.5 percent of salary and are tax-deferred. For 2024, the City contributes 6.46 percent of eligible employee's salaries to IMRF. In addition, IMRF members are covered by Social Security (FICA). Obtain additional information by contacting IMRF at 1-800-ASK-IMRF. Employees are eligible to contribute additional funds to IMRF through Voluntary Additional Contributions. Contact HR for details.

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)

A retirement health savings plan administered by the Mission Square Retirement Corporation has been established for NBU employees. NBU employees participate in a mandatory contribution of 1 percent of pre-tax salary into an RHS investment account. This account is available for use by the employee at retirement or separation of service. Eligible uses of the funds include medical expenses such as health insurance premiums, dental/vision expenses, coinsurance, and co-pays for employees, spouse, and/or dependents. Note: Upon separation, a mandatory 50 percent of accrued vacation, compensatory and payout-eligible sick leave will be contributed to your RHS balance.

HOLIDAYS

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Friday after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

PERSONAL LEAVE

At the beginning of each fiscal year July 1st, continuous full-time employees are credited with three personal days (24 hours); personal days are pro-rated for continuous part-time employees. Personal leave may not be accumulated and carried over into the next fiscal year. Personal leave during the first year of employment varies based on the date of employment.

VACATION

Vacation accrual rates are based on years of service and pro-rated for part-time employees. Vacation may be taken after six months of employment. Requests for leave to be taken during the initial six months of employment must be approved by the employee's supervisor and may be permitted through a combination of personal leave, unpaid leave, flex time, and/or compensatory time.

SICK LEAVE

Continuous full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period (approximately 1 day per month); sick leave accrual is pro-rated for continuous part-time employees. The maximum accumulation of sick leave is 1,200 hours. T

LONGEVITY PAY

Employees receive longevity pay based upon their years of continuous employment with the City. Longevity pay is an addition to the employees' base wage rate.

CREDIT UNION

Employees may join the Credit Union I. Payroll deduction for savings and credit union loan payments are available as well as a deduction for a savings bond program and Christmas Club. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Credit Union directly at

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

The City of Champaign offers employees the opportunity to participate in a tax-deferred annuity plan of the Mission Square Retirement Corporation through payroll deduction. This is an optional plan with no City contributions. More information may be obtained by contacting Client Services

01

Please select the option below that best describes your educational background:

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher

02

If you selected a degree above, please specify the type of degree and major and/or minor field. If you did not select a degree, please describe your relevant experience and training that demonstrates your qualifications for this position.

03

Please describe your knowledge, skills, and abilities related to planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinate staff or co-workers. This can include both professional and volunteer experience. Enter N/A if you have no response to this question.

04

Briefly describe your professional experience preparing and/or reviewing budgets and/or revenue and cost analysis. Please provide details regarding your role in budgeting processes, variance analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and financial modeling. If you have no experience, enter N/A.

05

Please describe your experience in financial forecasting and/or collecting and using financial data to identify trends and conduct analysis. Provide examples of projects or analyses you have undertaken. If you have no experience, enter N/A.

06

Please describe your experience with Excel or other spreadsheet applications. Provide specific examples of your proficiency, such as the use of advanced formulas, charts, macros, pivot tables, etc., that will help assess your skill level. If you have no experience, enter N/A.

07

Which financial systems do you have experience working with? For example, systems like Tyler Munis, Oracle, SAP, JDE, Questica or Banner. If you have no experience with any financial system, enter N/A.

08

How have you used the above system (i.e. data entry, processing transactions, troubleshooting, assisting with implementing solutions, etc.)? If you have no experience in this area, enter N/A.

09

Please describe your purchasing experience. Include your experience related to vendor selection, preparing contract documents and overseeing purchasing for an organization or Department. If you have no experience in this area, enter N/A.

10

Please describe any experience in governmental finance/accounting/administration. This includes any relevant experience while not employed by a governmental entity, such as providing financial services to governmental entities. If you have no experience, please respond with N/A.

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