Budget Director

Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.

If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state agency dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in the quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference.

Team members are at their best when they collaborate and support one another as they perform challenging and dynamic work.

SUMMARY

DCA is seeking one qualified Budget Director candidate. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for overseeing activities related to budget preparation. Supervises the preparation, maintenance, and management of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs $300+ million budget. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff. Advises directors/program managers on funding availability and budget management-related activities for the offices/programs.

Performs a variety of complex studies, research, and reporting. Assumes responsibility for the Office of Budget and performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM ELIGIBLITY REQUIRMENTS

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university AND Six years of experience in general management, accounting, or budgeting.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis and two years of which in fiscal analysis work in a budgeted function.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the entry qualifications, possess 2 or more of the following:

* Five years of experience in a supervisory role.

* Five years of utilizing People Soft Financials.

* Three or more years leading or managing a budget in a Georgia State Government Agency.

* Experience in creating ad hoc reports in response to the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) and legislative requests.

* Experience in tracing and analyzing the general and amended budgetary process (Governor's Budget Document and Legislative House and Senate bills) to determine how proposed changes impact the affected programs' goals, objectives, and service delivery.

* Experience in analyzing and interpreting complex financial data.

* Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

* Experience working in Workday.

* Completion of the Budget and Financial Management Certification Program.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Performs job responsibilities with minimal…