Assistant Chief of Budget

Assistant Chief Of Budget

The hiring salary range for this position is $88,790.38 - $143,840.46 annually commensurate with experience. Open until filled with a best consideration date of June 23, 2026. This posting may close without notice. Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department. Strategic budget and public finance leader with experience overseeing operating and capital budgets, long-range financial planning, and Capital Improvement Programs in a government environment. Strong background in budget analysis, fiscal management, debt planning, and executive-level reporting. Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate across departments, and provide clear financial recommendations to senior leadership and elected officials while ensuring accountability, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Assistant Chief of Budget to perform budget analysis work in preparing and administering departmental budgets for the County and supervise budget analysts dedicated to Capital Improvement Projects. Assistant Chief will be involved in analyzing budget requests, monitoring budgets during the fiscal year, and preparing recommendations regarding expenditures, fund transfers, and related budgetary matters. This position's assignments include responsibility for long-term operating and capital budgets for debt affordability limits and for special studies and projects. Assistant Chief will prepare the County's Budget Book and Official Statement for publication. Overall goals are set, and the worker determines the specific tasks and assignments to be performed, independently handling new, unusual problems and deviations encountered in the work.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises Budget Analysts in the preparation and administration of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) financial reporting, project monitoring, year-end financial adjustments, bond compliance reporting, invoice and change order review, budget carryovers, and project closeout activities to ensure accurate fiscal management and regulatory compliance.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations for assigned department's operating budget requests, assists operating staff in preparing budgets, meet with departments and County Administrator to discuss, prepare presentation to be reviewed with County Commissioners; recommendations for changes to taxes and fees are made at this time.
• Reviews department's CIP request, meets with departments and County Administrator to discuss, analyze the impact on County's debt affordability, and prepares presentation to be reviewed with County Commissioners.
• Analyzes historical revenues, current revenues, department estimates, and five (5) year operating guidelines to provide a proposed next fiscal year revenue budget by line item for the General, Water & Sewer, Landfill, Environmental Service, and Watershed Protection and Restoration funds.
• Develops and maintains the Five-Year plans for operating and capital budgets for debt affordability limits. Prepares presentations on the Five-Year plans. Provide various "what if' scenarios based on Commissioner's direction.
• Analyzes the County's cash flow needs for determining the size of the next bond issue. Coordinates, prepares and edits the County's Official Statement for publication.
• Prepares analysis based on special requests.
• Trains and assists other analysts as needed. Provides lead work direction to other Budget/Administration staff.
• Prepares, coordinates, and edits the County's Budget Book for publication, web page and award submission.
• Provides financial information in response to inquiries from public and other governmental entities.
• Maintains, reviews, and monitors County-wide systems and controls for proper operations. Reconciles budget accounts and identifies variance, errors, and omissions in budget accounts and takes appropriate actions.
• Investigates spending proposals and makes recommendations, advises operating staff on fiscal management procedures, requirements, and alternatives.
• Performs duties of other positions in the unit as required.
• Manages the Budget Division in absence of the Chief of Budget.
• Acts as Team Lead on various assignments to include coordinating, directing staff, and review of work.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration. Master's degree in finance or public administration preferred. Five (5) years of progressively responsible budget analysis experience including two (2) years supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

None.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

May be subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the concepts and practices of budgeting and government accounting as applied to the requirements of the County and GAAP.
• Knowledge of automated systems and applications in an accounting environment.
• Ability to perform administrative budget analysis.
• Knowledge of grant regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Ability to review and monitor County-wide systems and controls.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and graphs. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and associated software applications.
• Ability to examine accounts, account entries and transactions to identify errors and take appropriate actions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to lead others in the work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
• Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

The work is sedentary with frequent periods of light physical activity and performed in office surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

Work Environment:

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.

Department/Division: Fiscal and Administrative Services/Budget

Pay Grade: 118

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports To: Chief of Budget

Supervises: Budget Analyst(s)