Assistant Budget Director - Budget Management

Job Description:

Assistant Budget Director - Budget Management

Description

Description

The Assistant Budget Director - Budget Management assists with maintaining budgets within Charleston

County and entities under the County’s umbrella in accordance with laws, regulations, ordinances, and

generally accepted accounting principles. The incumbent works closely with the Director and other members of

the budget and finance teams to provide timely and accurate financial information for the County. This position

directly oversees personnel in functional areas within the Budget department.

HIRING SALARY RANGE $85,508 - $111,987 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

• Serves as acting Director during periods of absence, assuming full responsibility for the operations and oversight of the department.
• Assists Budget Director with development and monitoring of County operating budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Salary modeling and projections
• Revenue projections
• Capital Project Planning
• Creates and reviews budget reports for accuracy, errors, and omissions.
• Participates in various aspects of personnel administration within the office, including hiring, evaluating, terminating, grievance procedures, and coordinating employee training and leave.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments as adopted by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Governmental Finance Officers of America.
• Responds to employee and citizen questions and comments in a timely and courteous manner.
• Coordinates development of both the proposed and approved budget documents.
• Supervises Budget Analysts as assigned.
• Assists Budget Director with compliance to Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Assists County’s financial response to disasters (Federal Emergency Management Agency).
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other directly related field of study required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years or more of progressively responsible budget or financial experience in a Local or State government setting.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervising five (5) or more employees. Experience and supervision must have occurred within the last fifteen (15) years.
• Certified Public Accountant or Government Finance Officer with a minimum of five (5) years of experience is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of governmental financial systems, budgeting principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as applicable to local government and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Thorough knowledge of computer applications, performance management, planning, and presentations are essential.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interpret budget/finance reports and records and to analyze data for internal control and reporting purposes.
• Must possess a valid SC Driver’s license (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the requirements of the County’s motor vehicle policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving, work areas, and office equipment.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from end-users and groups of directors, staff, colleagues, elected officials, and the general public.
• Able to read, analyze, and accurately interpret professional publications, technical manuals, and complex laws and regulations, and effectively communicate this information in clear, understandable terms.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to twenty (20) pounds occasionally.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time and to maintain focus on work assignment(s).
• Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (electronically and handwritten) in English.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
• Standard work hours would be Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM as determined by the supervisor and the position may occasionally include meetings, presentations, and events during weekends and evenings.
• Position requires moderate travel within and outside of the County which imposes common travel hazards.
• To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours within the County Public Services Building.
• May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather and other emergency conditions.
• All employees of Charleston County Government must reside in South Carolina.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Acts in solving problems while exhibiting sound judgment and a systematic approach to decision making; identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information, and specify alternate solutions that result in resolutions.
• Embrace change and actively support all efforts to improve processes, increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among co-workers, departments, County officials, officials from other jurisdictions, the business community, and the general public.
• Build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Train, motivate, and monitor the effective work of staff. Empower staff to think and act proactively to ensure the best possible outcome is provided.
• Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently delegating, organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments on or before the designated deadline.
• Exhibit leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire collaboration and accountability.
• Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically required while performing specific job duties.
• Contribute to overall County effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating, as necessary, in assisting all other teams.
• Utilize high level of conflict resolution skills with staff, community members, elected officials, and all stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures the County’s compliance with Federal and State legislation pertaining to employment matters.
• Embrace County and Department standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, translating budgeting and financial concepts into language that non-finance employees can easily understand.
• Interpret budget reports and records and to analyze data for internal control and reporting purposes.
• Maintain close attention to details.
• Handle confidential and administrative information with tact and discretion.
• Analyze complex data, prepare clear budget reports, and present findings to varied audiences, including elected officials.
• Navigate political and organizational complexities in a high-profile public environment.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to assess alternatives in terms of their financial, revenue, social, environmental, and strategic advantages and disadvantages and propose solutions.
• Assess current practices/procedures for alignment with County directives and best practices.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.

Salary:

$85,508.00 - $111,987.00 Annually