Program and Operations Supervisor - Budget Manager

The City Of Richmond Department of Social Services, Finance and Administration Division is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Program and Operations Supervisor.  The position is the department's Budget and Revenue Manager and is responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring its large and complex biennial budget as well as tracking and monitoring reimbursements from funding sources (federal, and state).
 

 

• Develops and monitors the department’s budget.
• Prepares quarterly budget forecast reports.
• Analyzes expenditure data to explain variances from planned budget.
• Proposes, submits, and tracks budget revisions throughout the year to reflect changes in staffing, non-grant and grant-supported revenues, and line item expenditures.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly budget expenditures and reimbursements reports as required by the funding sources and the City of Richmond.
• Prepares monthly and semi-annual budget status reports to the Department, Executive Leadership and Program managers.
• Reviews financial transactions monthly to ensure costs are accounted for accurately and reported to the appropriate funding sources.
• Ensures that appropriate budget and financial adjustments are completed, correctly charged in a timely manner, etc.
• Works with Department's Finance team, and Grant Manager, to ensure that reimbursements are properly reported, and recorded in the City's General Ledger.
• Provides financial advice and guidance to the  Department Director, Deputies, and leadership team on previous budgets, economic trend data and financial developments that may impact the organization’s revenue  
• Builds strong relationships and liaises with internal and external stakeholders. 

**City of Richmond Department of Social Services employees are considered essential personnel may be required to work during inclement weather and times of declared emergencies.**
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge in accounting, budgeting, accounts payable/receivable; Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite; data analysis; data management; electronic databases and related software applications (such as RAPIDS financial system, EIS eXpress reporting/ GL Connect); Federal regulations pertaining to assigned area; and general knowledge of the laws and legal procedures related to focus area.

Demonstrated skill in communicating and coordinating with various internal and external departments; creating and implementing policies and procedures; gathering and interpreting data routinely; interpreting and applying federal regulations for programs; managing contracts, projects, data, reports, etc.; overseeing daily accounting and procurement functions; overseeing the financial and operational aspects of programs of focus; and supervising including conducting performance evaluations, mentoring, etc.

Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail; organize; and set timetables, achieve milestones, track progress, and take corrective actions.


MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment
• Four years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment
• A Master's degree in business, public administration, or field directly related to assignment may be preferred
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A certification as a Property Maintenance Inspector or a Property Maintenance Code Official through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is required for certain Planning and Development Review positions;
• Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related degree; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience,
• Ability to communicate by expressing and conveying ideas effectively with peers and supervisors, including presenting data and detailed report writing
• Skill in timely and quality decision-making and problem solving under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to manage the technical aspects of budget development, including: preparation and justification of the budget; financial modeling and analysis; gather and review budget recommendations from managers; educate managers on budget process; perform budget maintenance activities such as forecasting, cost projections, cost summaries, and gap analysis; and evaluate proposed expenditures
• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, involving diverse financial or administrative disciplines/topics.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail,
• Skill in timely and quality decision-making and problem solving under tight deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with other agencies
• Strong personal computer skills and experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint required. 
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and ability in journal and transactional relationships.

 

 

 

 

Salary : $62,694 - $100,141