Management and Budget Director

Management And Budget Director

The Citrus County Department of Management and Budget is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as our next Management and Budget Director. As a trusted resource for the Board of County Commissioners, County Administration, Departments, and Constitutional Officers, the Management and Budget Department provides comprehensive financial and budgetary guidance across all areas of county government. Be a part of a welcoming, vibrant, and forward-thinking community where your expertise will help maintain and improve the quality of life for our residents.

At Citrus County, we value integrity, service, and innovation, and we are looking for a leader who shares our vision for a fiscally responsible and thriving future.

The Management and Budget Director plans, directs the development, and supervises the operation, staff and activities of the Department of Management and Budget. The Director is responsible for preparing the County's Operating, Capital, and Enterprise Fund Budget in concert with the Administrator, under the criteria adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. This is a highly specialized and responsible administrative and managerial position responsible for planning, preparing, analyzing, reporting, monitoring, and forecasting budgets for the County in a manner consistent with mandated County budgetary procedures.

This position is also responsible for timely report of financial information, purchasing/procurement, and the grant management section. This position is located in Lecanto, Florida.

Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff. Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations. Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.

Provides assistance and advice to departments regarding budget formulation, program operations and control of appropriations.

Evaluates department supplemental budget requests for need, appropriateness, and fiscal impact, and prepares recommendations for administrative review.

Develops and maintains mechanism to monitor and control expenditures and other operating expenses.

Maintains historical revenue and expenditure cost data.

Complies with "Truth in Millage" guidelines.

Develops long-range programs, five-year capital budgets, and budget forecasting models.

Develops and interprets fiscal and accounting policies.

Assesses the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan on the operating budget.

Prepares official documents for tax and budget certification.

Conducts research on issues that may impact the financial standing of the County.

Assists with the County Administrator's budget presentation to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).

Assists in the preparation of mandated advertisements and documentation required for public hearings and the adoption of the final budget by County Commission.

Reviews department budget transfers.

Directs the activities and policies/procedures of the Purchasing section.

Attends Board of County Commission meetings, community meetings and public hearings, and other meetings as assigned by the County Administrator.

Coordinates internal audit function with the Clerk's Office.

Makes oral presentations when required.

Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Performs other duties as required.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent. Master's degree preferred.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in government budgeting is required.

Ability to work after normal business hours (may include on-call at nights, weekends, and holidays).

Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda, and graphic presentations.

Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.

Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.

Certification as a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) or equivalent qualification and/or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.

Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:

IS-100.c:
Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)

IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents

IS-700.b:
An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

IS-800.c:
National Response Framework, an Introduction

Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:

ICS-300:
Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

ICS-400:
Advanced ICS and General Staff

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