Assistant Budget Director
About The Position
At Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life. Our team makes that possible every day — and we're looking for people who want their work to matter. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the people we serve, where every member feels valued, supported, and set up to succeed. You'll thrive here if you: Are driven by purpose and find fulfillment in improving the lives of others Communicate clearly and compassionately — in writing and in person Want to grow within an organization that invests in its people and its community Overall, the Assistant Budget Director plays a key role in maintaining strong fiscal operations and providing accurate, timely financial information to support agency decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, master’s preferred, in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or related field
- 5 years of demonstrably related experience
- Some supervision experience
- Ability to travel within Hamilton County as needed
- Must be able to pass criminal background checks , driver's abstract, and various abuser registry checks
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily fiscal operations, including accounting, billing, contracting, purchasing, grants, and financial reporting.
- Supervise the Finance Manager, Contracts & Local Funding Manager, and Grants Accountant.
- Ensure accurate monthly financial statements, effective internal controls, and fiscal compliance.
- Coordinate agency responses to fiscal audits and monitoring activities.
- Oversee Medicaid and TCM billing for accuracy, timeliness, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor revenue, utilization, billing variances, and error trends; resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with program staff to improve documentation and billing practices.
- Ensure appropriate Medicaid claiming and related internal controls.
- Lead preparation of the annual DODD cost report and related schedules.
- Ensure appropriate cost allocations and compliance with DODD, state, and federal requirements.
- Oversee reconciliations for Medicaid, TCM, waiver services, MAC, and other program funding.
- Coordinate fiscal and Medicaid audits, monitoring, and compliance activities.
- Oversee contracts, procurement, purchasing, and local funding activities for compliance with applicable requirements.
- Provide fiscal oversight of FCFC, waiver-funded contracts, fuel card programs, insurance, and the School Lunch Program.
- Review vendor agreements, purchase requests, bids, and related fiscal and procurement documents.
- Assist with agencywide budgets, forecasts, and revenue projections.
- Monitor budget-to-actual performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective action.
- Review financial reports, reconciliations, and cost center activity.
- Provide fiscal guidance to departments and support accurate, timely financial reporting.
- Oversee MAC processes, documentation, and Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) support.
- Review staff coding and position descriptions for Medicaid claiming eligibility.
- Ensure MAC submissions meet state requirements and are supported by appropriate documentation and controls.
- Provide MAC guidance, training, and technical assistance to agency staff.
- Collaborate with the Director on changes to statewide MAC guidance and requirements.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- 36.25-hour full-time work week
- Flexible scheduling
- hybrid work-from-home options
- 3 weeks’ vacation accrual per year to start, with 1 week allocated immediately upon hire
- 3 personal days per year
- 15 sick days allocated upon hire; accrues at 15 days per year after year one with unlimited accrual
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- HRA available for those who opt out of medical coverage
- FREE medical care and prescriptions through Marathon Health
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Wellness incentives
- robust Employee Assistance Program
- Ohio Public Employees' Retirement System (OPERS): 10% employee / 14% employer contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
