Budget and Finance Director

Position:Budget and Finance Director (4951-50)

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job :4951-50

# of Openings:1

Budget and Finance Director (4951-50)

Final date to receive applications:

October 20, 2026

Work Location:

Various County Locations

Work Hours:

40 hours/week

Pay Range: $44.27-$59.43

New hires should expect to start at the minimum rate of $44.27/hour. Placement above the minimum may be considered

in limited circumstances based on directly related qualifications and experience.

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

• 11 Paid Holidays, immediately begin accruing paid vacation and sick time, earned personal days, and paid parental leave.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, including a 14% employer contribution and a defined benefit option.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, HRA, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free on-site parking, wellness incentives, an Employee Assistance Program, access to free medical and prescription services through the County’s designated provider, and behavioral and mental health resources.

Under general direction, the Budget & Finance Director serves as HCEO’s senior fiscal leader and directs the Budget & Finance function, with responsibility for its overall management, administration, and continuous improvement. The Director leads the development and administration of HCEO’s operating and capital budgets and provides financial oversight for other entities, programs, projects, or initiatives for which HCEO provides fiscal administration or financial coordination.

The position oversees financial planning and analysis; revenue, expenditure, and cash-flow monitoring; financial administration of capital projects and grants; governmental and management reporting; purchasing and contract administration; audit coordination; fiscal compliance; and related financial systems, internal controls, and processes. The Director serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and operational departments on budgetary, financial, procurement, and compliance matters.

The Director is accountable for the effective management and development of assigned staff and for the quality, timeliness, continuity, and accountability of work performed by the Budget & Finance team. The position establishes priorities and performance expectations; delegates, coordinates, and reviews work; provides regular coaching, feedback, training, and cross-training; develops employee capability and continuity of critical functions; and addresses performance or conduct concerns as appropriate.

The Director evaluates and improves division practices, workflows, and internal controls and is expected to lead through effective delegation and oversight while remaining directly engaged in complex fiscal matters that require director-level judgment.

For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

• Manages HCEO Budget & Finance operations and personnel
• Directly supervises assigned staff; establishes clear roles, work priorities, performance expectations, and accountability; appropriately delegates, coordinates, and reviews work while maintaining oversight for accuracy, timeliness, and service
• Monitors workload and work quality; provides regular coaching, feedback, training, cross-training, and employee development; builds staff capability and continuity of critical functions
• Evaluates performance and addresses performance or conduct concerns; approves or disapproves leave requests and takes or recommends other personnel actions within delegated authority
• Participates in recruitment, selection, compensation, and employee-relations matters;
• Develops and implements…