Budget Manager

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Georgia; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

3 Weeks Annual Leave

3 Weeks Sick Leave

Flexible Schedules within core hours M

Pension Plan

Employer 401K Match

Payroll Deductible Health Benefits

Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Worksite Wellness

Diverse Workforce

Opportunities for Growth

Hybrid teleworking option for eligible

Job summary

DeKalb Public Health is seeking a Budget Manager to oversee the development, administration, and reporting of the budget for the agency and its programs. You will advise leadership on financial trends, allocate resources, and coordinate with internal departments and external entities to ensure fiscal accountability.

The role requires strong governance of budget processes, excellent analytical skills, and collaboration with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Oversees budget development and administration for assigned programs.
• Performs financial analyses and prepares reports for leadership.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, county, and agency budgeting policies.

Job description

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:

Budget Manager (10022)

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.

Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
• Pension Plan
• Employer 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worksite Wellness
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking optionfor
  eligiblepositions after probation

LOCATION: Richardson Health Center

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Administration

SALARY INFORMATION: $73,759.76 Annually / Pay Grade N / Job Code FIM030

Under general direction, manages and oversees the budget development, administration, monitoring, analysis, and fiscal reporting activities for DeKalb Public Health. Serves as a budget subject matter expert for the agency and/or multiple programs and provides guidance to leadership regarding budgetary requirements, financial trends, expenditure controls, funding, and fiscal policy.

Supervises, guides, and/or instructs subordinate staff and coordinates agency-wide budget activities. Analyzes financial and budgetary data to support informed management decisions and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, county, and agency requirements. Develops, interprets, and implements budget policies and procedures and serves as a liaison with internal departments and external governmental entities regarding budget and financial matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Budget Development and Administration

• Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
• Oversees, develops, prepares, analyzes, and revises large or complex budgets and support schedules for assigned organizations, divisions, programs, or functional areas.
• Take the lead in coordinating the organization's annual fiscal year budget development process.
• Serves as a budget expert for the agency and/or multiple programs.
• Assesses financial and programmatic data to determine resources required to implement programs and services.
• Requests budgetary codes and ensures appropriate budget allocations are established and maintained.
• Monitors budget activity and expenditure patterns to ensure appropriate fiscal controls are maintained.
• Reviews budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, compliance with established procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinates budget adjustments and related financial actions.
• Monitors and documents the use of funds and adherence to approved budget allocations.
• Compiles reports regarding annual funding received from the County.
• Compiles reports regarding annual indirect cost adjustments to the State.
• Performs fiscal year-end closing activities and assists with the preparation of required financial documentation.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Performs reviews and analyses of budget programs, financial data, and policy issues.
• Analyzes financial trends, proposed legislation, funding changes, and other factors that may affect agency operations and recommends appropriate courses of action to management.
• Analyzes agency budget and accounting reports and requests to maintain expenditure controls.
• Produces comprehensive analytical reports for agency leadership and other stakeholders.
• Compiles quarterly Board Reports and other financial reports as required.
• Develops reports for DeKalb Public Health, the Georgia Department of Public Health, County leadership, and other governmental entities.
• Interprets financial and budgetary information and communicates findings and recommendations to management.
• Monitors financial information to identify trends, discrepancies, potential risks, and opportunities for improved resource allocation.

Policies, Procedures, and Compliance

• Reviews, interprets, develops, and writes policies and procedures related to budgeting and other financial matters.
• Ensures budget activities comply with applicable federal, state, county, and agency policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and funding requirements.
• Assists with fiscal year-end activities and coordinates with outside auditors as needed.
• Provides documentation and responds to inquiries related to budget activities, financial records, funding, expenditures, and use of funds.
• Supports internal controls and recommends process improvements to strengthen budget management and fiscal accountability.

Leadership, Collaboration, and Communication

• Provides leadership, direction, and technical guidance to budget staff and program personnel regarding budget development, monitoring, adjustments, and fiscal requirements.
• Collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer, Administration Division leadership, program managers, accounting staff, department leadership, and other internal stakeholders to develop and monitor agency budgets.
• Works collaboratively with County representatives, Georgia Department of Public Health personnel, auditors, and other governmental entities regarding budget and funding matters.
• Serves as a resource to program managers and leadership regarding budget policies, procedures, funding restrictions, expenditure controls, and fiscal requirements.
• Communicates complex budget and financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial audiences.