Budget Manager

State of North Carolina; Bath (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Budget Manager (Business Manager I) to oversee a complex budget function within the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services. You will manage budgeting operations, supervise staff, and coordinate with state fiscal partners to ensure accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates have a degree in accounting/business, several years of related experience including supervisory duties, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related discipline and three years of progressive related experience; two years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with NCFS/IBIS/NCTRACKS and other accounting systems preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and report preparation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform managerial and expert-level duties in accounting, budgeting or finance.
• Develop long-range budget strategies and manage continuation/expansion funding.
• Coordinate with OBSM, OSC, and other agencies on budget reporting.
• Oversee DMH budget operations and staff training; ensure policy compliance.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to senior management on budgets and expenditures.

Skills

Budgeting

Managerial oversight

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal leadership

Office software

Policy and procedure knowledge

Budget reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Mental Health

Job Classification Title

Business Manager I (NS)

Position Number

60043445

Grade

NC19

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This job posting is for the Budget Manager (Business Manager I) position with the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services (DMHDDSUS)/Business and Financial Operations section. The position will assist the Director of Business & Financial Operations at DMHHDDSUS in all day-to-day budget functions.

• The Purpose of the Budget Manager (Business Manager I) position is to perform managerial and expert-level professional duties in accounting, budgeting, or finance.
• This position participates in developing strategies to meet long range goals and objectives.
• Responsibilities include preparation of continuation and expansion budgets, repair and renovation funding, capital budgets, annual certification and monitoring of the budget status, and all monthly and annual closeout activities.
• Collaboration with the Office of State Budget and Management (OBSM), the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division, the Office of the State Controller (OSC) and other oversight agencies, as well as preparation of the various required periodic budget reporting, is essential.
• This position is responsible for providing expertise in administering practices, policies, regulations, and laws related to budget development and execution, and for supervising the agency budget and technical staff.
• This position is responsible for overseeing and directing DMH budget operations, review of staff work, development and implementation of new policies and procedures, with decision making authority and problem solving for unusual situations.
• This position is responsible for reviewing DMH divisions’ budget staff and immediate subordinates’ overall accomplishments to assure previously established goals will be or are being met.
• This position identifies any controversial or sensitive issue and raise them to senior management for review before implementing specific actions.
• This position is responsible for assuring direct reports and budget staff within the division are properly trained on administering practices, policies, regulations, and laws related to budget development and execution, and providing additional training avenues through development of in-house training programs or using established training programs, assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $64,621 - $113,088

Recruitment Range: $64,621 - $100,000

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of the North Carolina Financial System/NCFS, IBIS, NCTRACKS and other accounting systems.
• Thorough knowledge of fiscal and budgetary theories and methodology.
• Considerable knowledge of office procedures, organizational hierarchy, and quality assurance to assure adherence to set procedures and guidelines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to provide direction, guidance, and feedback in a constructive and actionable manner Capable of providing comprehensive analyses and findings in a succinct and understandable manner. Be required to perform duties independently or as part of a team.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Documented experience in applying fiscal or budgetary practices and experience in overseeing or directing budget operations.
• This position will provide advice and/or information to executive management/leadership on budgets or expenditures.

This position is funded in part through federal funds.

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

The mission of North Carolina's Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (NCDMH/DMH/DD/SUS)

is to support the well-being of all North Carolinians by building systems and services for mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, substance use, traumatic brain injury, and problem gambling, focusing on equity and access for all, including marginalized groups, to help people live self-directed lives in their communities.

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive related experience, in which, two years should be in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Giovanni Montclair Hollins

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