Budget Director - Full-time

NATURE OF WORK
Under the general guidance and direction of the County Administrator, provides high level support to the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors. Performs administrative work of considerable difficulty relating to management, budgetary, or financial analysis. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is “at will”, and as such, the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause. This position has county wide responsibility.

(Illustrative Only) Assists the County Administrator in the preparation, development, and monitoring of the annual County budget, including analyzing budget requests; performing all functions necessary for the preparation of the budget in both oracle and excel; and, preparing the budget document; supervises the analysis of budget requests and proposed organizational changes received from operating departments; assists County Administrator and Budget Review Team in reviewing requests; responsible for development, updated, and maintenance of annual Long Range Financial Forecasting model. Utilize model to interactively show financial impact significant assumptions, including, but not limited to, changes to property tax rates, assessed values, personnel related adjustments, capital infrastructure, one-time and recurring expenditures; coordinates preparation and monitoring of the County's strategic plan and annual governmental performance reports; performs general management or systems analysis studies of the structure, procedures, and operations of large and/or complex department(s) or assigned organizational unit(s); serves as a liaison between various regional organizations and state and federal agencies; represents the County Administrator by serving on committees, task forces and other groups; assists in preparing and evaluating competitive proposals for the delivery of County services. Assists in developing and tracking work performance measures; develops and conducts surveys and prepares analysis of survey results; performs research, collects data, and compiles findings; identifies and addresses issues raised by citizens and works in partnership with County departments to solve both major and minor systemic issues that concern the community; prepares quarterly public reports on the status of the budget and capital improvement plan; meets regularly with County leaders to offer support and guidance; analyzes and evaluates issues and proposals; recommends and implements solutions. Submits recommendations for improving the organization's functions and processes. Researches and presents information to the Board of Supervisors and executive management of the County; receives, reviews and analyzes proposed, new or revised state and federal legislation to determine its possible impact on the County. Summarizes findings and reports them to the County Administrator; supervises staff at the direction of the County Administrator; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration and two (2) years' experience in governmental budgeting or management analysis, auditing, research, fiscal control, or governmental statistical/analytical work; OR a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, and four (4) years' experience in governmental budgeting or management analysis, auditing, research, fiscal control, or governmental statistical/analytical work; and at least three (3) years in a management capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license. Requires successful completion of a background check.

Knowledge of:  County policies and procedures; public sector organization and functions, preferably in a county; budget analysis and procedures; budget preparation and expenditure control; fiscal management techniques, policies and procedures; federal and state regulations relative to local government finance; governmental accounting practices and procedures; word processing and spreadsheet software; research and survey techniques; report writing; systems and operations analysis; management practices such as re-engineering, benchmarking, and competitive service delivery.

Skill in:  Analyzing and evaluating effectiveness of financial, management, and organizational programs to develop solutions and to enhance operations; preparing and maintaining financial reports; training others in management techniques; communicating clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to:  Communicate effectively verbally and written; select, train and supervise staff; develop, evaluate and analyze operational policies and procedures; prepares and present oral and written reports and responds to requests; lift up to 5 - 25 lbs.; perform the essential functions of the job specification with or without a reasonable
accommodation.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and may have risk of exposure to communicable diseases.

EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE