Budget Director

State of North Carolina

About The Position

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. Internal Posting-Only temporary or permanent NC state government employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 may apply. The Budget Director leads the Budget and Financial Planning and Analysis (BFPA) section and is responsible for the development and execution of NCDOT’s nearly $10 billion budget, which includes department administration, maintenance, construction, Division of Motor Vehicles, and other modes of transportation. The position directs and participates in year-end budget and accounting activities and may be called upon to support or direct the preparation of portions of the NCDOT ACFR package and related financial reporting. BFPA also compiles the Department’s statutorily mandated spend plan and coordinates all the corresponding forecast activities regarding cash levels and expected expenditures. The Budget Director reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The position advises the CFO, the Controller, and other senior and executive leaders at the Department on related matters and may be called on to advise state elected leadership and other state executives on NCDOT spending trends and forecasts. The Budget Director conducts the final review of all related financial reports, transactions, and other items prior to review and approval of the CFO, ensuring that all relevant information is appropriately documented and obtained from proper sources. Work involves documenting existing processes and methodologies and advising the CFO on internal and external needs. The position will lead budget development activities for the Department and ensure compliance with the authorized budget. The Budget Director plays a key role in communicating with the North Carolina Board of Transportation, frequently offering formal presentations to the Board and fielding informal questions between Board meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or related business area from appropriately accredited institution and five years of administrative experience involving participation in the planning and management of a business or governmental program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles, practices and theories of accounting, auditing, budgeting or financial management.
Knowledge of governmental finances, programs and institutional fund accounting.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations applicable to governmental budgeting.
Knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes.
Demonstrated skill in leading and managing professional Budget Managers, Accountants, Analysts and administrative staff.
Experience in interpreting NC general statutes pertaining to state agency financial operations.
Experience with the state budget manual and related OSBM policies.
Experience communicating with public officials.

Responsibilities

Leads the Budget and Financial Planning and Analysis (BFPA) section
Responsible for the development and execution of NCDOT’s nearly $10 billion budget
Directs and participates in year-end budget and accounting activities
Supports or directs the preparation of portions of the NCDOT ACFR package and related financial reporting
Compiles the Department’s statutorily mandated spend plan
Coordinates all the corresponding forecast activities regarding cash levels and expected expenditures
Advises the CFO, the Controller, and other senior and executive leaders at the Department on related matters
Advises state elected leadership and other state executives on NCDOT spending trends and forecasts
Conducts the final review of all related financial reports, transactions, and other items prior to review and approval of the CFO
Documents existing processes and methodologies and advising the CFO on internal and external needs
Leads budget development activities for the Department and ensure compliance with the authorized budget
Communicates with the North Carolina Board of Transportation, frequently offering formal presentations to the Board and fielding informal questions between Board meetings