Strategic Budget Director Local Government Leader

Benton County, Oregon; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 102,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

64 Personal Leave Hours

2 Floating Holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

Health Insurance Premium $0

HSA/RSA contributions (up to $1,400)

Retirement plan 457b contribution

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Wellness program

Employer-paid AD&D/Life/LTD

Job summary

The Budget Director at Benton County provides strategic leadership for the County’s budget, forecasting, and resource allocation. You report to the County Administrator and CFO, guiding long-range financial plans and leading the Budget Team to develop and monitor adopted budgets for the County and its districts.

You will advise senior leadership, coordinate with elected officials, and drive fiscal sustainability initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Progressively responsible governmental accounting and budgeting experience.
• Three years of managerial or supervisor experience; supervisory authority over staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget development, financial forecasting, and resource allocation for the County.
• Advise the County Administrator, CFO, and boards on budget decisions and financial strategy.
• Oversee budget execution, compliance with county, state, and federal requirements, and financial reporting.
• Direct the Budget Team in developing and monitoring adopted budgets for the County and Districts.

Skills

Budgeting experience

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Public Administration/Business Administration

Job description

The Budget Director at Benton County provides strategic leadership for the County’s budget, forecasting, and resource allocation. You report to the County Administrator and CFO, guiding long-range financial plans and leading the Budget Team to develop and monitor adopted budgets for the County and its districts.

You will advise senior leadership, coordinate with elected officials, and drive fiscal sustainability initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.