Director, Office of Strategic Management and Budget

Our client is looking for The Director of the Office of Strategic Management and Budget (OSMB) for a perm role in Lawrenceville, GA. Director is a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the Deputy Client Administrator/Chief Financial Officer. The Director of OSMB is responsible for leading and managing the functions of OSMB including coordinating the preparation and presentation of the Client’s annual operating and capital budgets, strategic planning, data gathering and revenue forecasting to support and facilitate the efficient and effective use of resources by the Client and its departments. As a member of the senior leadership team, this position provides strategic guidance, financial analysis, budgetary recommendations, data and trends to senior leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives. The Director of OSMB plays a critical role in shaping the strategic direction and financial health of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, exceptional leadership abilities, and a thorough understanding of both strategic planning and financial management principles to drive strategic initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and support sustainable growth and innovation.

Skills:

·        Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or closely related field

·        Minimum seven (7) years of documented and progressive work in strategic planning, financial management, and budgetary oversight

·        Minimum three (3) years of documented work in a leadership role

·        Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

o   Master's degree

o   Public Sector experience

o   Certified Government Financial Manager or Certified Public Finance Officer

o   Professional certifications in CFA, CPA, PMP or similar Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

o   Thorough knowledge of governmental policies, finances, management and budgeting methods and best practices, including knowledge of federal, state, local regulatory requirements applicable to the Client’s financial and budgetary activities

o   Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights Ability to analyze complex situations and trends to develop recommendations for strategic planning and solutions

o   Promotes and generates cooperation among peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets results

o   Ability to communicate information in a manner suited to the needs of the audience, either verbally or in writing to ensure understanding

o   Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and budgeting software

Responsibilities:

·        Strategic Management

·        In coordination with the Client Administrator’s Office, develops, updates, and monitors strategic plans in alignment with organizational objectives

·        Collaborate with the Client Administrator’s Office and department directors to define strategic initiatives and establish measurable goals and objectives

·        Develop a strategic grants management plan for the Client

·        Provide data and trend analysis to facilitate enterprise resource planning and management and identify strategic opportunities and risks

·        Manage the effective use of data to guide planning, problem-solving, and decision making

·        Facilitate development of key performance indicators and metrics for assessing organizational performance and strategic planning

·        Generate and maintain meaningful dashboards and reports to demonstrate financial and operational performance to senior leadership

·        Create and foster an environment where cross-functional alignment and collaboration in strategic planning exists and is encouraged Budget Development and Financial Management

·        Oversee the Client’s financial planning and budgeting processes ensuring budgetary allocations are aligned with strategic plans and enterprise resources

·        Lead the development of annual operating and capital budgets and development of associated budget documents

·        Develop both short and long-term financial forecasting models

·        Work with the client’s contracted economist and financial advisors on developing strategic financial plans

·        Perform detailed revenue and expenditure analysis to include updates of economic assumptions and forecasts of trends for revenue and expenditures; ensure efficient and accurate financial reporting and management analysis reports

·        Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts to provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making by senior leadership

·        Utilize financial data from the Department of Financial Services and other departments to optimize resource utilization

·        Provide analysis of the financial impacts of federal, state, and local laws and regulations and assist in drafting policies and/or procedures for compliance

·        Provide grants management services including research, planning, and grant writing in coordination with Client departments Department Leadership and Development:

·        Recruit and develop a high-performing team to perform OSMB responsibilities

·        Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities

·        Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within OSMB