Establishes a financial vision for the Town; Works consultatively and collaboratively with stakeholders, internal and external to the organization, to define financial needs and available resources; Provide education and data on Gilberts finances to citizens, staff, management, and Council; Facilitates the annual budget process for aligning resources with Town vision and objectives; Coordinates the development of the Capital Improvement Plan, including identifying funding options best suited to the restrictions of individual project areas; Review Town debt and recommend best practices for structuring future issuances in alignment with Town goals; Monitor compliance with the Towns Financial Policies and recommend adjustments as needed; Provides leadership, coaching, and performance management to a department of Budget professionals consistent with Gilberts servant leadership model; Is a good steward of taxpayer funds and adheres to assigned budget limits within the Townwide budget and within the Office of Management and Budget; Other duties as assigned. Ability to: Think and act strategically and proactively; Convey excellent oral and written communications; Establish and maintain effective working relationships; Coach, train, motivate, and influence; Analyze and evaluate budget-related fiscal data to identify trends and/or problem areas; Understand and interpret accounting/budget records/reports; Apply significant data in preparing budget projections, estimates, and reports; Ensure Management and Council receive accurate and timely fiscal information; Forecast and communicate long-range financial needs for a stable budget.