Budget Manager

Human Services, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Employee retirement plan

401(k) plan and 457 plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Medical, dental, vision

Long/short-term care

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Telework opportunities depending upon/

Job summary

Georgia Department of Human Services is seeking a Budget Manager in Atlanta, GA to lead the Office of Budget Administration. The role manages staff, analyzes agency budgets, and develops policy and budget-related initiatives to ensure expenditure control.

The position requires a degree in accounting/finance and several years of budgeting experience, with strong Excel and PeopleSoft/TeamWorks skills. DHS offers competitive benefits and a structured work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or public/business administration plus 3 years in accounting/budgeting or management; or 2 years in Budget Analyst Supervisor or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of the state budget process and financial controls.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating budget activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related budgeting tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• Analyzes agency budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
• Analyzes or develops policy and budget-related initiatives.
• Makes recommendations based on analysis.
• Assesses financial data to determine resources required to implement a program.
• Examines budget estimates for completeness and conformance with procedures.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget process

Budget analysis

Microsoft Excel

Policy development

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

TeamWorks Financials/HCM

Job description

Job Title: Budget Manager

Agency: Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID: JR0000006617

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $62,331.12 - $81,955.29

Job Description

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Budget Administration (OBA), is seeking candidates for the position of Budget Manager. This position is in Atlanta, Fulton County Georgia.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• Analyzes agency budgeting and accounting reports/requests to maintain expenditure controls.
• Analyzes or develops policy and budget-related initiatives.
• Makes recommendations based on analysis.
• Assesses financial data to determine the resources required to implement a program, or to analyze trends.
• Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Produces comprehensive analytical reports.
• Requests budgetary codes, track physical inventory or record/audit expenses, or document use of funds and adherence to budget allocations.
• Reviews, interprets and writes policies and procedures associated with budget and other financial matters.
• Serves as budget expert for agency or multiple programs and develop reports for agency, OPB or other government entities.
• Supervises the budget preparation, auditing, records management and related operations.

What we offer

• Flexible work schedule
• Unique training opportunities
• Employee retirement plan
• 401(k) plan and 457 plan
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation & sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision
• Long/short-term care
• Life insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Telework opportunities depending upon the position

Core Competencies

• 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.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of others.
• Knowledge of general procedures in state government related to procurement, contracts, accounting, and other administrative areas.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Skilled in the use of financial software (TeamWorks Financials/HCM).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or public/business administration from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of professional job-related experience in accounting, budgeting, or general management, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role; OR Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Budget Analyst Supervisor (FIP013) or position equivalent.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience: At least three (3) to five (5) years of progressive levels of increasing responsibilities in directing activities in programmatic business, accounting, and/or budgeting operations.
• Experience in tracking and analyzing the general and amended budgetary process [(Governor's Budget Knowledge of and experience in state agency contract and procurement processes.
• Knowledge and experience in PeopleSoft (TeamWorks), fund source and/or grants management.
• Ability to work with office director/program managers collaboratively, productively, effectively, and professionally.
• Previous supervisor experience.
• Additional Information.

Employment Information

DHS is an equal opportunity employer. Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), diploma, licensure, etc.

As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation.

Company Culture

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.