Budget Manager - #ARS00836

Title: Budget Manager - #ARS00836

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: Anticipated Starting Salary is $100,000 Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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Job Duties:

The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Fiscal Division supports the Agency’s mission by providing quality financial management through Budget, Grants, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Payroll, and Compliance services for DARS and the Disability Service Agencies (DSAs). Fiscal services are delivered while being good stewards of the taxpayer’s dollars entrusted to DARS and the DSAs and in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.

We are seeking a Budget Manager to provide leadership and direction for all aspects of budget operations for multiple agencies with over 300 million in operating and capital budgets. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, formulating, evaluating, and coordinating budget plans in accordance with agency goals and objectives while coordinating detailed financial research and analysis related to budget, grants, special reports, and other areas as required. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducting and developing the annual and biennial budget process
• Monitoring revenues and expenses to ensure conformance to the budget
• Developing recommendations for adjustments
• Monitoring budget status and revenues
• Assisting agency leaders and/or designees with submission of accurate and viable budget proposals
• Manages a staff of professional financial specialists

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience -

Considerable experience in leadership skills in directing, planning, organizing, supervising, and coordinating budget operations. Progressive experience in budget planning, development, and execution with the Commonwealth of Virginia. Advanced knowledge of policies, principles, procedures, practices, and systems of program budgeting. Knowledge of grants accounting, financial accounting, and financial management principles, practices, and techniques.

Skills/Abilities-

Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint. In-depth knowledge of accounting systems. Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively and exercise a high degree of diplomacy, discretion, and collaboration in dealing with various stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated ability to define, analyze, and formulate alternative solutions to complex budget issues.

Additional Considerations:

Training and/or experience in Public or Business Administration, Finance or related field with progressive financial management. Advanced use and experience with budget model applications and reporting.

Special Instructions

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1. 
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Salary : $100,000