Budget Manager

Budget Manager

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Agency: Department of Human Services

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $62,331.12 - $81,955.29

Job Description: Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Budget Administration (OBA), is seeking candidates for the position of Budget Manager. This position is in Atlanta, Fulton County Georgia.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• Analyzes agency budgeting and accounting reports/requests to maintain expenditure controls.
• Analyzes or develops policy and budget-related initiatives Makes recommendations based on analysis.
• Assesses financial data to determine the resources required to implement a program, or to analyze trends.
• Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Produces comprehensive analytical reports.
• Requests budgetary codes, track physical inventory or record/audit expenses, or document use of funds and adherence to budget allocations.
• Reviews, interprets and writes policies and procedures associated with budget and other financial matters.
• Serves as budget expert for agency or multiple programs and develop reports for agency, OPB or other government entities.
• Supervises the budget preparation, auditing, records management and related operations.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of and experience in personnel matters, staff development and other related activities in assigned areas.
• Knowledge of and experience in the State of Georgia budgetary process and operations.
• Knowledge of and experience in the development of budgets according to guidelines and policies.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of others.
• Knowledge of general procedures in state government related to procurement, contracts, accounting, and other administrative areas.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Skilled in the use of financial software (TeamWorks Financials/HCM).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or public/business administration from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of professional job-related experience in accounting, budgeting, or general management, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role; OR two (2) years of experience at the lower level Budget Analyst Supervisor (FIP013) or position equivalent.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:

• At least three (3) to five (5) years of progressive levels of increasing responsibilities in directing activities in programmatic business, accounting, and/or budgeting operations.
• Experience in tracking and analyzing the general and amended budgetary process [(Governor's Budget
• Knowledge of and experience in state agency contract and procurement processes.
• Knowledge and experience in PeopleSoft (TeamWorks), fund source and/or grants management.
• Ability to work with office director/program managers collaboratively, productively, effectively, and professionally.
• Previous supervisor experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.