Strategic Assistant Budget Director

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work-from-home

Vacation: 3 weeks

Personal days

Sick leave with accrual

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HRA option

Life insurance

PSLF eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

OPERS retirement

Job summary

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services in Cincinnati is seeking an Assistant Budget Director to oversee daily fiscal operations, supervise staff, and coordinate with external partners. You will review financial statements, Medicaid billing, budgeting, and cash-flow planning in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in accounting/finance/public administration and at least five years of related experience, with travel within Hamilton

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s preferred in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrably related experience.
• Ability to travel within Hamilton County as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily fiscal operations, including accounting, billing, contracting, purchasing, grants, and financial reporting.
• Supervise the Finance Manager, Contracts & Local Funding Manager, and Grants Accountant.
• Ensure accurate monthly financial statements, effective internal controls, and fiscal compliance.
• Coordinate agency responses to fiscal audits and monitoring activities.
• Oversee Medicaid and TCM billing for accuracy, timeliness, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor revenue, utilization, billing variances, and error trends; resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with program staff to improve documentation and billing practices.
• Ensure appropriate Medicaid claiming and related internal controls.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services in Cincinnati is seeking an Assistant Budget Director to oversee daily fiscal operations, supervise staff, and coordinate with external partners. You will review financial statements, Medicaid billing, budgeting, and cash-flow planning in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in accounting/finance/public administration and at least five years of related experience, with travel within Hamilton