GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs complex professional, administrative, and analytical work in planning, developing, coordinating, administering, and monitoring the County’s annual operating budgets; performs related work as required. Works is performed under general supervision. Reports to the Financial Services Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TYPICAL TASKS:

Plans, develops, administers, and monitors the County’s operating budgets; conducts financial analysis and forecasting; supports strategic financial planning and budget policy implementation; prepares financial reports, presentations, and recommendations for County leadership and the Board of Commissioners; coordinates budget activities with County departments; assists with grant and capital project budgeting; and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and financial best practices.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Develops and implements budget policies, guidelines, and procedures for the adoption, management, and administration of the County budget to ensure compliance with applicable policies, laws and standards.

Manage and coordinate the County’s annual operating budget processes, including the development of budget instructions, schedules, policies, and procedures.

Assesses, reviews, and analyses departmental and agency budget requests; develops recommendations and assists in preparing the County Manager’s recommended budget and budget-related presentations.

Monitors revenues, expenditures, and budget to actual trends throughout the fiscal year; analyzes variances and recommends corrective actions as needed.

Conducts financial, operational, and policy analyses; develops long-range financial projections; evaluates funding alternatives; and prepares recommendations for County leadership and the Board of Commissioners.

Provides technical assistance and guidance to departments regarding budget development, financial management, fiscal policies, grant budgeting, and related financial matters.

Performs ad hoc projects and research as requested by supervisor or County Manager.

Assists in the administration and support of budget and financial systems, including system administration, troubleshooting, report development, data analysis, and implementation of process improvement initiatives.

Attends and participates in Board of Commissioners meetings, management meetings, committees, task forces, and other meetings as assigned.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.