Budget Manager

Human Services, Department of•Atlanta, GA

19h

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Budget Administration, is seeking a Budget Manager in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. The role supervises and directs budget preparation, auditing, records management, and related operations, and serves as a budget expert for the agency or multiple programs. It analyzes agency budgeting and accounting reports and requests, maintains expenditure controls, evaluates financial data and budget estimates, and develops recommendations and comprehensive analytical reports. The position also reviews and prepares policies and procedures related to budgets and other financial matters, and supports documentation and oversight of funds, expenses, inventory, and budget allocations. The Budget Manager supervises assigned staff and plans their work. The role requires knowledge of Georgia's budget process and state-government administrative procedures, including procurement, contracts, and accounting. The position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference checks, motor vehicle records checks, and criminal background checks. In an identified emergency, DHS employees may be required to assist with the department's emergency responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or public/business administration from an accredited college or university and three years of professional job-related experience in accounting, budgeting, or general management, including two years in a managerial or supervisory role; or two years of experience at the lower-level Budget Analyst Supervisor (FIP013) or an equivalent position.
Knowledge and experience in personnel matters, staff development, and related activities in assigned areas.
Knowledge and experience in the State of Georgia budgetary process and operations.
Knowledge and experience developing budgets according to guidelines and policies.
Ability to plan and direct the work of others.
Knowledge of general state-government procedures related to procurement, contracts, accounting, and other administrative areas.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Skill using financial software, including TeamWorks Financials/HCM.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of progressively increasing responsibility directing programmatic business, accounting, and/or budgeting operations.
Experience tracking and analyzing the general and amended budgetary process.
Knowledge of and experience with state-agency contract and procurement processes.
Knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft (TeamWorks), fund sources, and/or grants management.
Ability to work collaboratively, productively, effectively, and professionally with office directors and program managers.
Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and plan the work of assigned staff.
Analyze agency budgeting and accounting reports and requests to maintain expenditure controls.
Analyze or develop policy and budget-related initiatives and make recommendations based on analysis.
Assess financial data to determine resources needed to implement programs and analyze trends.
Review budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procedures and regulations.
Produce comprehensive analytical reports.
Request budgetary codes; track physical inventory; record or audit expenses; and document use of funds and adherence to budget allocations.
Review, interpret, and write policies and procedures related to budgets and other financial matters.
Serve as a budget expert for the agency or multiple programs and develop reports for the agency, the Office of Planning and Budget, or other government entities.
Supervise budget preparation, auditing, records management, and related operations.