BUDGET MANAGER

Unclassified Position In The Department Of Finance

This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or public administration or a related field required; supplemented by seven (7) years of experience in governmental budgeting, accounting, auditing and financial administration, to include four (4) years of management experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific license or certification required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Must hold an active Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) license issued by the State of Georgia. Specific knowledge, skills, or abilities: 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.

Veterans' preference: Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans' preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans' Preference Policy and Procedure, please click here.

Examination: The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position. All applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Purpose of classification: The purpose of this classification is to perform professional work in the analysis, development, administration, and reporting of the County's operating budget; provide supervision to assigned staff; and advise County officials regarding the status of revenues and expenditures. Essential functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Oversees management of the County Budget: advises Finance Director and other County officials on status of revenues and expenditures; conducts regular projections and issues reports to County officials; reviews financial analysis prepared by staff; assists Budget Analysts with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise; prepares quarterly analysis of County budget; and issues reports on findings to County officials.

Oversees preparation of annual budget and its presentation: develops and approves format and content to be provided in budget documents; attends Board of Commissioner's (BOC) meetings and develops complex computations to balance the budget; processes, reviews and coordinates budget requests with department heads, elected officials and constitutional officers; develops recommendations; assists departments with preparation of budget requests; reviews and analyzes revenue projections; prepares and oversees the preparation of revenue estimates; attends budget workshops with Commissioners; and provides technical and analytical support as needed.

Directs the execution of adopted budget: sets up the budget in financial system and approves budget transfers requested by departments including capital budget; coordinates budget changes/soundings; performs complex accounting functions, including calculating reservation of fund balance for restricted court revenues, preparing schedules for closure/post-closure liabilities, assisting in the preparation of notes concerning budget to actual variances for Comprehensive Annual Financial Report., etc.

Directs preparation of annual budget book: assists in determination of annual target budget amount for each department; prepares forms and other related documents needed by departments to complete their annual budget; coordinates training for departments on the use of financial applications to do the budget; prepares timetables for annual adoption of budget process; conducts departmental and public hearings on budget; and issues necessary documents for each phase of budget process.

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.

Prepares reports for presentation at meetings of the Board of Commissioners, including omnibus, budget adoption, and adoption of millage rates for taxes.

Manages expenditures in accordance with adopted budget; reviews and approves Requests for Proposal (RFP), Personnel Action forms, and Purchase Orders; works with departments for budget transfers and amendments; prepares journal entries to correct General Ledger; and develops corrective action plans for potential budget shortfalls or overruns.

Provides information/assistance to County departments/employees, County Manager, Board of Commissioners, the general public and others regarding a variety of financial and budgeting issues; and performs research and presents information or reports as required.

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.

Additional functions: Performs other related duties as required.

For applicants with prior military service: We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including: Leadership under pressure — Demonstrates strong leadership in fast-paced, high-stakes environments; effectively manages competing priorities, tight deadlines, and complex financial deliverables while maintaining accuracy and accountability. Operational planning & execution — Applies structured planning, resource allocation, and process discipline to support annual budget development, financial forecasting, and execution of countywide fiscal strategies. Adaptability & rapid problem solving — Responds quickly to changing financial conditions, emerging issues, and operational needs; evaluates data, identifies solutions, and implements corrective actions to maintain fiscal integrity. Team cohesion & communication — Builds collaborative relationships with internal departments, leadership, and external stakeholders; communicates complex financial information clearly and supports a culture of teamwork and shared accountability. Safety & risk awareness — Identifies financial risks, compliance gaps, and control weaknesses; ensures adherence to county policies, audit standards, and regulatory requirements to safeguard public resources. Technical & equipment proficiency — Demonstrates proficiency with financial systems, ERP platforms, and analytical tools; maintains accuracy in reporting, data integrity, and secure handling of sensitive financial information.

Performance aptitudes: Data utilization: Requires the ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and/or theorize concerning data involving modification of existing policies, strategies and/or methods to meet unique or unusual conditions. Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles. Human interaction: Requires the ability to function in a managerial capacity for a division or organizational unit; includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels. Equipment, machinery, tools, and materials utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information. Mathematical aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations. Functional reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to implement both intellectual and practical relationships; involves responsibility for consideration and analysis of complex organizational problems of major conceptual functions. Situational reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in critical and/or unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.