Administrative Services
Budget Director
Pay Rate:
Pay Frequency:
$104,810- $148,140
The Budget Director plays a key role in developing and managing the City of Albany’s annual operating budget. This position works closely with department leaders to review budget requests, analyze financial data, and ensure city spending aligns with approved budget plans.
The Budget Director also monitors departmental spending and city revenue throughout the year, identifies financial trends, and makes recommendations to support responsible and efficient use of public funds. This role reports to the Commissioner of Administrative Services and helps guide the city’s overall budgeting process.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate and manage the preparation of the City’s annual operating budget.
Review and analyze departmental budget requests and financial data.
Work with department heads to confirm budget needs and make adjustments.
Monitor department spending and city revenue throughout the year.
Identify financial trends, cost projections, and potential budget issues.
Prepare reports and recommendations for city leadership.
Present budget information to city committees and at public hearings.
Support the approval and publication of the final city budget.
Process budget adjustments and transfers when needed.
Department:
Administrative Services
Job Type:
Location:
Full Time
Albany, NY
Residency Required Within 180 Days of Hire:
Requirements
*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Masters Degree in Finance, Public Administration or a related field and two (2) years of finance management, public administration, or budgetary policy development; OR
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Public Administration or a related field and three (3) years of finance management, public administration, or budgetary policy development; OR
C. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Associates Degree in Finance, Public Administration or a related field and five (5) years of finance management, public administration, or budgetary policy development; OR
D. An equivalent combination or training and experience as defined by the limits of A through C.