Manager: Budget

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Annapolis, Maryland is seeking a Budget Manager to oversee the Budget Office staff, perform complex budget analyses, and support preparation and control of the district budget.

The role requires strong knowledge of budget/accounting practices, experience in supervisory roles, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. The position may require evenings, holidays, and travel within the county as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field required.
• Five (5) years experience in budget/accounting techniques required; and
• Three (3) years experience in a supervisory or management role required.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes expenditures to ensure proper use of funds and assignment of expenditures to the appropriate accounts.
• Plans and participates in budget preparation and analysis. Assists administrative personnel in the preparation of departmental budget estimates and compiles information needed to justify budget requests.
• Develops methods, forms and procedures for effective budget formulation and management analysis.
• Confers with administrative and professional personnel on budget matters.
• Manages the maintenance of position allocations and budget information in the Human Resources system.
• Reviews appropriate transfers between accounts and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration

Job description

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Manager: Budget

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Job Details

Job ID: 5963094
Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title Code:

Manager: Budget

JOB SUMMARYProvides oversight, managerial leadership, and support to the Budget Office staff and performs difficult analysis work in the preparation and control of the budget; performs related duties as required.

Additional Work Days/HoursBased on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Emergencies
• Evenings/Nights
• Holidays
• Outside of normal business hours
• Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and analyzes expenditures to insure proper use of funds and assignment of expenditures to the appropriate accounts.
• Plans and participates in budget preparation and analysis. Assists administrative personnel in the preparation of departmental budget estimates and compiles information needed to justify budget requests.
• Develops methods, forms and procedures for effective budget formulation and management analysis.
• Confers with administrative and professional personnel on budget matters.
• Manages the maintenance of position allocations and budget information in the Human Resources system.
• Reviews appropriate transfers between accounts and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Five (5) years experience in budget/accounting techniques required; and
• Three (3) years experience in a supervisory or management role required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrated working knowledge of database system structures and table configurations
• Ability to create spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Experience with internet based software and electronic communication methods.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and CertificationsEmployee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• First level supervisor

People Management

• This position acts as the manager for direct staff.
• This position acts as the manager for indirect staff.
• This position manages departments.

Management Duties/Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Maintains records for use in supervision.
• Assess employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
• Handles employee complaints/grievances.
• Plans the work.
• Apportions the work among the employees.
• Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
• Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
• Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Sitting: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent
• Driving: under 1/3 percent
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: under 1/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• 5% quarterly day travel within the county to satellite offices for meetings, and attendance required at evening meetings at off site locations.

JOB INFORMATION

• Approved Date: 7/1/2024
• Established Date: 1/1/1979
• Title Code: G60064
• Title: MANAGER: BUDGET
• Alternate Title: Manager: Budget
• Reports to Generic: Director
• Reports to Specific: DIRECTOR: BUDGET
• Unit: V
• Days Worked: 260
• FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
• Grade: PG08
• Essential Job:
• Months Worked: 12
• Hours Worked: 8
• Job Family: Accounting and Finance
• Sub-Function: Budget
• VR# 27074
• Position Type: 1.00 FTE
• Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.For more information, contact:Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsDivision of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2644 Riva Road
• Annapolis, Maryland 21401
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]