BUDGET MANAGER

Fayette County Administration; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Administration in Georgia seeks a full-time Budget Analyst to develop, coordinate, present, publish and monitor the county's balanced operating and capital budget. Major duties include preparing and presenting budgets, performing variance analysis, publishing the Budget Document, coordinating with departments, and training staff on budget processes.

Works with Human Resources to maintain FTE counts; closes projects with Financial Analysts; enters amendments and transfers in MUNIS;

Qualifications

• Degree with accounting/finance focus required.
• Two or more years of relevant budgeting experience.
• Valid Georgia driver's license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a balanced budget for operating and capital programs.
• Perform variance analysis and coordinate budget transfers.
• Publish Budget Document meeting GFOA criteria.
• Coordinate training and provide budget-related guidance to departments.
• Enter amendments and transfers in the MUNIS system.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to maintain accurate FTE counts and close projects.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Public budgeting

Presentation

Communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MUNIS

Job description

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, presenting, publishing, and monitoring a balanced budget for the county’s operating and capital improvement programs.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

1. 1. Prepares and presents a balanced proposed budget; prepares the Notice of Public Hearing; prepares the resolution for the adoption of the proposed budget.
2. 2. Exercises the administrative function of budget preparation and control.
3. 3. Prepares/publishes/distributes a Budget Document that meets the GFOA criteria for the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
4. 4. Performs variance analysis at the account level; researches and identifies problem areas; contacts department heads to suggest corrective action and to coordinate budget transfers; enters budget transfers.
5. 5. Serves as county budget contact person for county departments, the Judicial Circuit, outside agencies, other governmental units, the press, and individuals.
6. 6. Directs other in the activities of budget data entry, budget compilation, budget review, budget reporting, budget publication, and budget distribution.
7. 7. Enters in MUNIS both amendments to the budget as they are approved by the Board and transfers of appropriations below the local government’s legal level of control.
8. 8. Performs operational grant administration, including the timely and accurate completion of quarterly reports and grant management.
9. 9. Works with the Human Resources Department to maintain accurate approved FTE personnel counts
10. 10. Works with Financial Analysts to close projects.
11. 11. Directs and trains Financial Analysts on budget preparation, reporting, and related analysis.
12. 12. Prepares ad hoc reports.
13. 13. Creates and updates budget forms used during the budget process.
14. 14. Coordinates and provides training for personnel.
15. 15. Compiles historical data on personnel and expenditures.
16. 16. Processes departmental budget requests.
17. 17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field such as Accounting or Finance.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position two or more years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia.