Deputy Budget Director

Highlights:

If you enjoy accounting and budgeting, check out this multi-faceted job! This position will work within the Office of the Director of the Department of Public Safety (DPS-DO) and will be responsible for assisting the Department Budget Director with creating and communicating the annual budget, general accounting practices, as well as an array other tasks associated with grant revenues and payroll processes.

This position serves as a manager for several accounting and procurement positions. To see information regarding the various functions administered by DPS-DO please go to our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

• Assist in monitoring the budget and legislative process, budget and expenditure tracking and reconciliation, maintaining communication with divisions, Governor, and legislative budget staff.
• Serve as Budget Director in his/her absence.
• Respond to requests for fiscal notes from Legislative Research.
• Assist in preparation and coordination of the annual budget for DPS.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate expenditures of DPS appropriations to ensure timely expenditures, monitor and analyze fund balances, and prepare reports of fund balances.
• Review expenditures on a historical basis to project future appropriation needs.
• Problem solve for the seven DPS divisions, often requiring contact with other agencies, divisions, and the Governor’s administration.
• Complete quarterly reconciliation of grant revenues and expenditures and complete Federal Financial Report (FFR) 425 reports required by Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in a timely manner.
• Process new awards and adjustments in Webgrants and SAM II.
• Prepare and provide pay period reports, including payroll funding changes
• Establish projects in the timekeeping system (ETA) for project coding in the Office of the Director and other divisions.
• Complete weekly/monthly drawdowns of federal funds to pay claims as requested.
• Assist in federal audits when required.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly reconciliations and provide budgets for program managers.
• Perform general accounting actions in SAM II for budget updates.
• Participate in MOVERS transition meetings.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

• Comprehensive knowledge of governmental budgeting and fiscal management and the budgeting process.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general governmental accounting, auditing, and/or procurement principles, procedures, and related fiscal practices.
• Advance knowledge of reconciling.
• Intermediate knowledge of research methodology.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel, Access, and SAM II Financial.
• Exercise significant independence, judgment, and initiative in the performance of assignments within established policies and procedures.
• Intermediate knowledge of contracts, grants, and related fiscal documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, and complete complex assignments.
• Ability to initiate, process, and review reports as needed for various processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and other agencies.

• Knowledge and experience of applying Government Account Standards Board (GASB) Principles.
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience. Relevant education and experience may substitute for deficiencies.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: DPS.Human Resources.gov
The Missouri Department of Public Safety is an equal opportunity employer. Those with limited English proficiency or who need auxiliary aids or other services, can contact DPS.Hires.gov. For Relay Missouri, please dial 711. For TTY/TDD, please dial.