The Department of Financial Management is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional for the position of Budget Development Officer.
Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint of $147,916.861 of the salary range,however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.
The City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best-value public college in the nation. Serving the K-12 student population, the Long Beach Unified School District consistently ranks among the Top 10 urban school districts in the country. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Long Beach was named by America's Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. Long Beach is the seventh largest city in California and has been referred to as the "most diverse city" in the country by USA Today. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country.
The Department of Financial Management, with 272 authorized permanent positions, oversees the City's financial and fleet services operations (each constituting about half of the department's employees) and serves as a financial adviser to the City Manager and City Council. The Department is organized into the following bureaus: Administration, City Controller/Accounting, Budget Management, Business Services, Commercial Services, Fleet Services, and City Treasurer. The Department's mission is to help the City Manager, Mayor and City Council keep the City financially strong, and to provide high quality fleet operations. The Department has an informal/relaxed personable work environment, but one expecting high productivity, dedication with integrity, and the best interests of the City always in mind. The City's Hybrid Work Program allows many Department employees, including this position, to work remotely.
The Budget Development Officer is an at-will management position that reports to the Manager of the Budget Management Bureau. The Budget Management Bureau is a high-performing, engaging, and collaborative team environment. This position leads the coordination and implementation of the City's annual budget development process, including the development of procedures, schedules, and instructions. The successful applicant will strategically oversee all internal review and budget decision meetings. As part of the budget process, this will include the management of budget proposal entries into the budget system, the development and production of the City's proposed budget book. In partnership with the Budget Manager, this position will coordinate budget-related public hearings and presentations, the coordination of the Budget Oversight Committee meetings, and follow-up responses. The Budget Management Officer will manage all documentation and ordinances needed for the Council to adopt the annual budget as well as manage validation of entries into the system for changes to lead to the development of the final adopted budget book. This Officer will provide significant oversight and guidance for the various financial systems (BPREP, Munis) and the development and maintenance of the reporting interface for departments (Simpler Reporting).
As a core member of the Budget Management Bureau leadership team, the position will not only be responsible for day-to day duties as assigned but is expected to be an active and engaged participant in robust and lively discussions regarding City issues and concerns, often providing insight and offering ideas for areas of improvement to processes, policies, and overall Citywide strategies as it relates to budget. Finally, the position will not only directly supervise Budget Management Bureau staff across various functions but will also provide consistent support to grow and develop the capabilities of budget staff.
The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving and interpersonal/communication skills to navigate through political and practical citywide issues and challenges, as well as be a self-starter with strong critical and analytical abilities. As part of the leadership team, the Officer will serve as a key resource to support budget staff and departments as they navigate various budget processes and special projects throughout the year. The ideal candidate will work to create a sense of trust, effective communication, and foster strong team dynamics through building strong employee morale.
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field (Proof of education is required at time of submission).
EXPERIENCE: Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing budget development or finance duties in the related field: collecting, compiling, and analyzing financial, statistical, and technical data. Must have at least one year of supervisory or managerial level experience in the related field.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience working effectively with senior management, in the public sector, elected officials, outside agencies, and the general public. A master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM on Saturday, June 20, 2026. To be considered, applicants must complete the online application and submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.