Budget Director

Make a difference and join the DCA Team!  DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.  If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.  

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state agency dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in the quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when they collaborate and support one another as they perform challenging and dynamic work.

SUMMARY

DCA is seeking one qualified Budget Director candidate.  This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for overseeing activities related to budget preparation.  Supervises the preparation, maintenance, and management of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs $300+ million budget.  Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff.  Advises directors/program managers on funding availability and budget management-related activities for the offices/programs.  Performs a variety of complex studies, research, and reporting.  Assumes responsibility for the Office of Budget and performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM ELIGIBLITY REQUIRMENTS

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university AND Six years of experience in general management, accounting, or budgeting.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis and two years of which in fiscal analysis work in a budgeted function.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the entry qualifications, possess 2 or more of the following:

1. Five years of experience in a supervisory role.

2. Five years of utilizing PeopleSoft Financials.
3. Three or more years leading or managing a budget in a Georgia State Government Agency.
4. Experience in creating ad hoc reports in response to the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) and legislative requests.
5. Experience in tracing and analyzing the general and amended budgetary process (Governor’s Budget Document and Legislative House and Senate bills) to determine how proposed changes impact the affected programs’ goals, objectives, and service delivery.
6. Experience in analyzing and interpreting complex financial data.
7. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
8. Experience working in Workday.
9. Completion of the Budget and Financial Management Certification Program.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Supervises the preparation, maintenance, and management of an overall agency budget.
• Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff.
• Provides recommendations on fiscal and budgetary matters.
• Monitors the day-to-day activities of the budget process.
• Monitors budget, expenditures, and revenues to ensure budgetary compliance with audit guidelines and legal and procedural requirements.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of governmental budgeting procedures and common operating methods in budgets.
• Serves as the budget liaison with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), the House Budget and Research Office (HBRO), and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office (SBEO).
• Advises directors/program managers on the status of their budgets and provides realistic and practical solutions to budget variances.
• Directs the preparation of the annual operating budget and budget request within policies and guidelines provided by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB).
• Directs the preparation of quarterly expenditure analyses, monthly allotments, and budget amendments.
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges employees.
• Develops and modifies planning and budget policies and procedures.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of governmental budgeting procedures and common operating methods in budgeting.
• Ensures timely review and processing of all financial transactions to maintain expenditure controls.
• Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• 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.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Skilled in the use of financial software (TeamWorks Financials/HCM)
• Skilled in verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience in communicating with senior leadership to report the status of budget operations.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of others.
• Ability to understand financial and/or cost accounting concepts
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to work independently; multi-task; exercise sound judgment; make responsible decisions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 Job candidates for this position will be subject to a criminal background check, MVR, educational degree check, and reference checks prior to the extension of a job offer

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

This position is currently designated as a Hybrid position.  This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime.  Local periodic travel may be required

PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office-related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.  This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included.   However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.