Budget Manager manages and coordinates budgeting activities and the implementation of the organization's budget policies and guidelines. Monitors actual performance against estimates and prepares annual and interim budgets. Being a Budget Manager coordinates budget appropriations and responds to exception requests for funds. Monitors and analyzes performance against budgets. Additionally, Budget Manager implements and supports tools and reporting used for planning, forecasting, monitoring, and decision support. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting. Typically reports to a director. The Budget Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Budget Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Budget Officer/Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Highly responsible position with duties set forth by Florida Statutes 129. Prepares, monitors, and analyzes the County annual operating and capital budgets. Involved in the County compliance for the Truth in Millage (TRIM) process. Assists in assuring departments remain within budget and assists with amending the budget as the fiscal year progresses. This position requires judgment, confidentiality, excellent communication, and organizational skills. Works closely with all County departments. Reports to Clerk of the Courts & Comptroller.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Administration and management of the budget process, including implementation of budgetary, financial, and internal controls, compliance policies, and procedures. Responsible for coordinating the budget process and analyzing budgetary actions; supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual operating and five-year capital improvement program budgets, as well as the budget amendment and budget transfer process.
2. Supervises staff and programs that involve instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning, maintaining standards, and coordinating activities of the division.
3. Monitors federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations governing local government financial requirements and recommends strategies to ensure compliance related to the County Budget functions. Responsible for work on TRIM compliance
4. Serves as a fiscal consultant for the department heads and division managers. Assists in analyzing anticipated revenues, expenditures, and other data to ensure the development of a balanced budget and ongoing compliance with financial policies.
5. Prepares various financial analyses, forecasts, and reports, including but not limited to, monitoring items of the operating budget, revenues and expenditures periodic statistical reports, and capital and operating expenditures to aid in long-range planning and increasing the efficiencies of County operations.
6. Ensures budgetary compliance with governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting procedures as they apply to all relevant laws, rules, and regulations. Reviews and advises department head and the County Coordinator on financial issues and impacts, and provides management analyses of County practices and systems to advise on opportunities for improved efficiencies. Monitors expenditure levels of all County departments for compliance with budgetary and management objectives.
7. Prepares and presents oral and written presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator, Departments, Divisions, and the public as directed.
8. Coordinates and supervises special projects as assigned by the Clerk of the Courts & Comptroller.
9. In case of emergency or crisis situation (hurricane, flood, etc.) position is required to respond/perform emergency and recovery duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
10. Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the County’s offices or work facilities with the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Partial remote work is permitted.
[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.]
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
o Thorough knowledge of county government functions and organization.
o Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.
o Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers; to determine percentages and decimals, to analyze statistical data.
o Ability to read and/or prepare a variety of forms and documents, including budget requests, various budget-related reports, contracts, etc., using the proper format.
o Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with government officials, division directors, department heads, employees, business professionals, and the public.
o Ability to utilize tact and diplomacy to deal effectively with the general public and fellow employees.
o Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
o Ability to understand and follow complex policies, laws, and directives.
o Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
o Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
o Ability to access, input, and retrieve information using Microsoft Word and Excel and other programs used for budget and purchasing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
o Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
o Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field. (Preferred)
o Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in the field of governmental finance, accounting, or budgeting.
o Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
o Valid Florida Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to insurance provider.
o Certified Government Finance Officer certification from the Government Finance Officer’s Association (GFOA) preferred.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
o Acceptable vision (with or without correction);
o Acceptable hearing (with or without correction);
o Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time;
o Ability to enter and retrieve data from a computer at a prescribed rate of speed;
o Must be able to communicate using speech, hearing, and vision skills.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
o Inside in an office environment.
o Works closely with others.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
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Job Type: Full-time
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