Budget Division Supervisor
City of Boise - Boise, ID
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Budget Division Supervisor Print ( Apply ufeff Budget Division Supervisor Salary $94,556.80 - $112,296.08 Annually Location Boise City Hall, ID Job Type Full Time Regular Job Number 23 -07490 Department Finance Division Budget Devel & Monitoring Opening Date 02/27/2026 Closing Date 3/20/2026 12:00 PM Mountain + Description + Benefits + Questions Summary Statement The City of Boise is hiring a Budget Division Supervisor Ready to lead at a higher level and help shape the financial future of a growing city? The Budget Division Supervisor provides strategic leadership and technical expertise in developing and overseeing the Cityu2019s operating and capital budgets. This highly visible role goes beyond technical review - supervising and mentoring a team of budget analysts, leading complex financial forecasting and structural analysis, and presenting clear, actionable recommendations to department directors, executive leadership, and elected officials. Working under limited supervision, this position serves as a trusted advisor and plays a central role in aligning financial strategy with organizational priorities and long-term fiscal sustainability. Why the City of Boise? The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley: + Zero-premium medical coverage for you and your family + PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b + 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month + 10 weeks paid parental leave + $500 annual wellbeing incentive + Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass + Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost Essential Functions Performs the full range of duties (with appropriate managerial review), including hiring, evaluating, promoting, and assigning duties; correcting inappropriate actions or behavior through communication and coaching, initiating discipline or termination as needed; and overseeing employees or a group. Performs the tasks of subordinate employees, as needed. Establishes team priorities, assigns and balances workload, sets performance expectations, and fosters a collaborative, high-performing professional work environment that emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service. Guides and oversees the development, administration, and monitoring of departmentsu2019 annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring compliance with city policies, legal requirements, financial constraints, and organizational priorities. Leads complex, multi-year financial forecasting and analysis, including revenue and expenditure projections, property tax analysis, fund balance modeling, and long-term structural assessments; identifies fiscal risks, assesses tradeoffs, and recommends budget balancing strategies. Designs, develops, and maintains advanced financial models, analytical tools, and reporting frameworks to support cost planning, capital planning, and long-term financial sustainability; evaluates financial impacts of labor agreements, legislation, grants, and new programs or initiatives. Serves as a trusted advisor to department leadership, executive leadership, and elected officials by translating complex financial information into clear analysis, options, and recommendations related to operating budgets, capital planning, and funding strategies. Maintains primary responsibility for high-profile, citywide financial initiatives, independently planning, coordinating with departments and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with city ordinances, and executing work with minimal supervision. For example, the periodic update to the cityu2019s impact fee plan, capital planning, development and maintenance of cross-functional systems and tools. Develops, recommends, and implements budget policies, procedures, and technical solutions consistent with government finance standards and best practices to improve accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in financial management. Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Requirements Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training Bacheloru2019s degree in public administration, business, finance, economics, accounting or a related field; and five years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, finance, financial analysis, including responsibility for complex operating and capital budgets. Knowledge of: + Principles, practices, and requirements of public or private sector budgeting and financial management, including operating and capital budgets; techniques and methods used in advanced financial models and analysis to evaluate revenues, expenditures, fund balance sustainability, labor costs, capital needs, and policy impacts + Large enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems + Policy and procedure development to improve accuracy, transparency, and efficiency. Ability to: + Effectively lead, supervise, coach and develop a team of professional budget analysts + Build and maintain effective working relationships with department staff and other City of Boise employees with a focus on accountability and team-building + Establish priorities, balance workloads, and meet deadlines in a complex, high-demand environment + Model professionalism, sounds judgement, and ethical-decision-making + Adapt to changing priorities within the department and City organization + Perform complex financial planning functions, including developing and using financial and econometric models, multi-year financial forecasting, and structural balance analysis + Analyze financial data, draw conclusions and prepare clear and concise reports/memos, and present financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership, boards, commissions, or elected officials + Work independently on high-profile, cross-departmental financial initiatives requiring coordination with multiple stakeholders and minimal supervision + Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance + Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record. Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training Masteru2019s degree in public administration, public finance, business administration, or a related field and five years of experience performing highly complex financial planning functions, including at least three years in a supervisory role. Experience in the public sector. Certified Public Finance Officer, Certified Government Financial Manager, Project Management Professional and/or Certified Financial Analyst. Licensing And Other Requirements Valid state-issued driver's license. Special Requirements Applicants must be able to pass: City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation Driving Record Check Education Verification Working Conditions The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision. Position requires hand/finger dexterity. Working Environment The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. This position works: evenings and weekends as required for public meetings. Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees. Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans. Healthcare: + ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family + Low-cost dental and vision options. + Post-employment health savings account. Retirement and Investment Plans: + PERSI retirement benefits + 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match. + 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match WellBeing Program: + Up to $500 cash per year for participants. + Alternative transportation incentives. Paid Leave u2013 City employees receive generous paid leave: + 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City + 12 paid holidays every year + 8 hours of sick leave per month + 10 weeks Parental Leave Life & Long Term Disability: + Basic Life insurance at no cost to you + Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you Other optional benefits: + Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts + Supplemental Life Insurance + Supplemental Disability Insurance + Tuition reimbursement + Free local bus pass + Corporate discount programs + AFLAC + Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues. Please visit our website for further details
Created: 2026-03-02