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)
(Hiring salary will be based on experience, credentials, pay equity, and statewide rules.)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a Budget Manager to oversee, develop, prepare, analyze and/or revise large or complex budgets and supporting schedules for the Georgia Department of Administrative Services and the administratively attached agencies. This position will supervise maintenance and management of an overall agency or division budget or portfolio. In addition, this position will review and provide analysis of budget program and policy issues, analyze financial trends or proposed legislation, and recommend appropriate courses of action to upper-level management.
Job Responsibilities:
· Develops, prepares, analyzes and/or revises annual operating budget, zero base budgets and supporting schedules in accordance with appropriations and department instructions.
· Develops and maintains effective internal controls and prioritizes goals and objectives.
· Monitors and analyzes agency budgeting and accounting reports/requests to maintain expenditure controls, identifying variances, surplus or deficit amounts and solutions.
· Reviews and appropriately evaluates/analyzes financial reports and data.
· Assesses financial data to determine the resources required to implement a program or to analyze trends.
· Analyzes or develops policy and budget related initiatives and makes recommendations based on analysis.
· Communicates often and effectively with upper management with regards to deadlines, tasks, and projects.
· Consults with management to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
· Prepares budget amendments, produces comprehensive analytical reports, and performs cost benefit analysis.
· Requests budget codes, track physical inventory or record/audit expenses, or document use of funds and adherence to budget allocations.
· Reviews, interprets, and writes policies and procedures associated with budget and other financial matters.
· Serves as budget expert for agency or multiple programs and develop reports for agency, OPB and other government entities.
· Supervises the budget preparation, auditing, records management, and related operations.
· Develops procedures and forms utilized in the agency’s budget improvement process.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Strong proficiency in using Excel and other components of Microsoft Office Suite and standard software applications typically used in budget analysis.
· Experience in Teamworks Financials, HCM and Oracle Planning and Budget Cloud Services (PBCS).
· Capacity to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
· Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
· Ability to develop and manage analysis/special projects as requested by upper-level management.
· Ability to provide superior internal customer service to all operating units.
· Strong multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced work environment
· Ability to interpret and explain reports, frame issues, perform research, analyze data, organize information, strategize, forecast, identify problems, and propose solutions.
· Ability to review, analyze, make, and justify recommendations to changes in budget.
· Knowledge of budget cycle, development, and legislative processes.
· Ability to review and present data communicating both orally and in writing.
· Knowledge of expenditure trends, program purposes and results.
· Knowledge of financial and budget cycles, budget development process, classes, fund sources, accounts, and spending flexibility parameters.
Completion of a pre-employment background check is required.
DOAS participates in a hybrid work environment and
Telework is encouraged with some days in the office required.
MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience in general management, accounting, or budgeting
· OR Seven years of experience in general management, accounting, management analysis or budgeting.
Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following items below. PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS ON YOUR RESUME.
· Experience using Excel, TeamWorks, and Oracle PBCS systems.
· Ability to analyze data, report complex information, and make recommendations.
Applications accepted at Team Georgia Careers
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
DOAS is an equal opportunity employer.