Strategic Public Sector Budget Director

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual (vacation) leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

Deferred compensation programs

Discount Programs (TicketatWork/weSave

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Budget Director to lead budget development, execution, forecasting, and financial analysis for the agency. You will provide executive leadership with timely, accurate financial information to support strategic decisions and monitor budgets throughout the fiscal year.

Responsibilities include coordinating budget requests, reviewing funding allocations, and maintaining robust budget controls within SCEIS and related systems to ensure alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Professional experience in governmental budgeting or fiscal analysis is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of operating and personnel budgets and fiscal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget planning, execution and management for the agency.
• Coordinate agency-wide budget calendars, procedures, reporting requirements, and deadlines.
• Prepare budget requests and supporting schedules for executive review and the Executive Budget Office.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

SCEIS

Budget dashboards

Job description

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Budget Director to lead budget development, execution, forecasting, and financial analysis for the agency. You will provide executive leadership with timely, accurate financial information to support strategic decisions and monitor budgets throughout the fiscal year.

Responsibilities include coordinating budget requests, reviewing funding allocations, and maintaining robust budget controls within SCEIS and related systems to ensure alignment