Strategic Budget Director for Public Education

TrulyHired; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Charlotte, NC seeks a Director of Budget to oversee the district's operating budget, lead complex analyses, and ensure compliance with policies. Under minimal supervision, you will direct budget development and testing, coordinate with executive leadership, and guide staff in budgeting processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in public or educational finance, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to maintain fiscal controls and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related area required
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in accounting or related area preferred
• Equivalent combination of experience and education

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff/programs
• Investigate, analyze, and formulate methods for handling special projects/reports
• Collaborate and prepare the district's annual budget; assist in the development of the district's budget strategy
• Monitor economic conditions as well as state, federal and local legislative activity that affects the district's fiscal landscape and/or has immediate budgetary impact and communicates such events to CFO and ED immediately
• Review budget allocations and expenditures for compliance with federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations as well as grant compliance and independently approves the expenditures of funds based on board policy
• Assist in the development, training and implementation of budget operations policies, procedures, and budgetary controls and recommend changes as needed to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain employee position control through allotments to include verification/tracking in collaboration with human resources
• Collaborate and oversee development and modifications of planning/initial budget and revisions through the budget amendment process
• Ensure amendments to the budget are timely and accurately reconciled to source documents
• Calculate indirect cost rate, hospitalization insurance, retirement rates and budget to the appropriate program report code
• Assist with reconciling all budget and salary audit exceptions in timely manner
• Assist with Federal Time and Effort reporting
• Analyze budgets, staffing assignments, financial information, policies, and procedures and make recommendations
• Develop necessary reports and analysis, review with management and program staff
• Facilitate staff meetings and attend other related meetings as needed/required
• Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly
• Facilitate/participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related area

Minimum of five (5) years' experience in accounting or related area preferred

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Job description

TrulyHired in Charlotte, NC seeks a Director of Budget to oversee the district's operating budget, lead complex analyses, and ensure compliance with policies. Under minimal supervision, you will direct budget development and testing, coordinate with executive leadership, and guide staff in budgeting processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in public or educational finance, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to maintain fiscal controls and strategic