Assistant Budget Manager

Fulton County • Various Locations In Fulton County, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform professional work, under general supervision, in the daily oversight of budgetary activities. Responsibilities include assisting with budget analysis, development, and administration; preparing financial reports; and providing supervision to assigned staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or public administration or a related field required
• Supplemented by six (6) years of experience in governmental budgeting, accounting, auditing and financial administration
• Includes three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
• Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as eligible.
• If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: participates in hiring, promotion, and termination decisions; addresses employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures; establishes workloads and prioritizes work assignments to meet objectives; and reviews staff work output and recommend corrections, if necessary.
• Interprets budget directives and establishes policies for carrying out directives: reviews current and projected financial needs of all departments; evaluates programmatic objectives and scope for alignment with county mission and BOC goals and objectives; monitors, updates, and communicates adjustments to the budget as needed during the course of annual cycle; and ensures adherence to established budget guidelines and protocols.
• Compiles and analyzes accounting data to determine financial resources required to implement program(s); develops annual operating budgets for all funds; monitors, adjust and keeps track of multiple capital budgets; directs and manages budget cost studies and analysis of budget information; responds to queries and provides critical management information to senior decision-makers and BOC; monitors revenues and expenditures during the fiscal year and coordinates budget activities during fiscal year end closing; coordinates the budget development process with department liaisons; reviews operational policies and procedures; and makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures as needed.
• Analyzes monthly budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls: matches appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds; works closely with Budget Manager and leadership to establish revenue and expense projections and monitor adherence to operating budget targets; provides financial analysis of programs and administrative activities to facilitate informed policy decisions.
• Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports: summarizes budgets and submits recommendations for approval or disapproval of funds requests; and examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Provides information/assistance to County departments/employees, Budget Manager, County Manager, Board of Commissioners, the general public and others regarding a variety of financial and budgeting issues; performs research and presents information or reports as required; serves in the absence of the Budget Manager as needed.
• Consults with staff and budget liaisons to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes: provides advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation; controls expenditures in accordance with adopted budget; reviews and approves Requests for Payment (RFP), Personnel Action forms, and Purchase Orders; works with departments for budget transfers and amendments; prepares journal entries to correct General Ledger; develops corrective action plans for potential budget shortfalls or overruns.
• Maintains a current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles and practices relating to government budget preparation and execution; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations;and attends meetings, workshops, hearings, and training sessions as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level