Budget Manager

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Job Title:  

Budget Manager

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006617

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.  

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  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.

Additional Information:

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit https://dhs.georgia.gov

Employment Information:

• DHS is an equal opportunity employer.
• Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
• If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [email protected].
• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
• DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE).
• DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), diploma, licensure, etc.
• As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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. 

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 Spv (FIP013) or position equivalent.

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.