City Council Chief Budget Officer
Apply NowCompany: City of Saint Paul, MN
Location: Saint Paul, MN 55106
Description:
Salary : $101,836.80 - $150,779.20 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-UNCL-01273
Department: City Council
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
The Saint Paul City Council invites you to join their team as the next Chief Budget Officer!
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position performs highly responsible professional work analyzing and project managing the annual City budget review and adoption process for the City Council. Serves as a senior advisor to the City Council and Director of Council Operations.
Here's what you can expect to do:
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree with at least five years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or auditing with at least two years at the or level or equivalent experience analyzing complex governmental accounting and budgets.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent and registration as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Management Accountant, or equivalent experience.
How to Apply
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date. Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
First time applying online? Read our
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education
Human Resources Contact Information:
Olletha Muhammad (Ollie) at 651-266-6545
Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Working Title: City Council Chief Budget Officer
Official Title: City Council Chief Budget Analyst
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
Optional Benefits
For a detailed overview, visit
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
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Describe your experience working with complex local government budgets, or equivalent budgets.
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Describe a challenge you faced where there were numerous stakeholders who did not share common goals. How did you balance the conflicting priorities? What was the outcome? What did you learn from the experience?
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What do you think are the most challenging elements of a local government budgeting process? What experience have you had addressing those challenges, or similar?
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-UNCL-01273
Department: City Council
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
The Saint Paul City Council invites you to join their team as the next Chief Budget Officer!
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position performs highly responsible professional work analyzing and project managing the annual City budget review and adoption process for the City Council. Serves as a senior advisor to the City Council and Director of Council Operations.
Here's what you can expect to do:
- Develops, coordinates, and manages the annual City budget process requiring analysis and deep understanding of the City budget as well as planning and staffing the Council Budget Committee and involvement in planning and staffing the Organizational Committee. Leads cross departmental teams in coordination with the Office of Financial Services to understand administration requests and to advocate for Council priorities. Identifies budget gaps and recommends solutions. Analyzes, monitors, and reports complex budget and policy topics throughout the year to track whether Council priorities passed through the budget process are implemented and funding plans are executed. Makes recommendations for future budget development.
- Recommends and establishes techniques and procedures that will improve the operation of the City Council operations budget process, tracks Council spending, oversees accounting, prepares Council's annual budget, and advises the Director on operations spending and budgetary matters. Manages contracts and small grant programs for the Council. Advises Council and Director on matters related to financial audits, franchise agreements, and City fiscal matters.
- Collaborates with Councilmembers, Director, policy analysts, aides, and other staff on fiscal implications of policies and programs. Advises the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and other committees as assigned. Manages analytical and policy development projects assigned by the Council and Director on a variety of local government issues, producing and presenting analytical reports, resolutions, and ordinances. Performs additional duties as assigned. Reports to the Director of Council Operations.
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Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree with at least five years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or auditing with at least two years at the or level or equivalent experience analyzing complex governmental accounting and budgets.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent and registration as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Management Accountant, or equivalent experience.
How to Apply
- A resume
- A cover letter
First time applying online? Read our
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education
Human Resources Contact Information:
Olletha Muhammad (Ollie) at 651-266-6545
Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Working Title: City Council Chief Budget Officer
Official Title: City Council Chief Budget Analyst
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
Optional Benefits
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
For a detailed overview, visit
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
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Describe your experience working with complex local government budgets, or equivalent budgets.
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Describe a challenge you faced where there were numerous stakeholders who did not share common goals. How did you balance the conflicting priorities? What was the outcome? What did you learn from the experience?
04
What do you think are the most challenging elements of a local government budgeting process? What experience have you had addressing those challenges, or similar?
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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