Budget Manager job description

To supervise, review and participate in the development and implementation of budget programs for the Department and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Prepare tentative, interim, and final budget submissions for the State within established guidelines; review expenditures for programs to ensure proper budget compliance.

Develop budgets for individual funds and cost centers; estimate income for cost centers and programs using tax reports, certifications, estimates, and negotiations; recommend improvements to the budget system as needed.

Project cash flow for determining budget transfer needs; review and process budget transfers; add, change, or delete cost centers and individual accounts as needed.

Review accounts and programs to ensure compatibility with State school accounting requirements.

Prepare various financial reports of programs for cabinet review.

Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing budget services; implement policies and procedures.

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for providing budget services.

Participate in the selection of budgetary staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

Work with all levels of Department of Education staff to direct, assist, and explain the budget process as needed.

Represent the Department at various County, Regional, and State meetings.

Must demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required

Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of finance administration in accounting, budgeting, and auditing.
Operations, services and activities of a budgetary program.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Procedures, methods and techniques of management and organization.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Modern office equipment including computers.

Ability to:
Translate financial goals into an appropriate budgeting system.
Analyze financial information and project income and expenditures.
Project the fiscal impact of impending legislation on the Department of Education or its
programs.
Devise and adapt procedures and systems to meet changing fiscal needs.
Supervise, organize, and review the work of professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Interpret and explain budget policies and procedures.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Use complex computer systems.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Budget Manager (continued)

Ability to (cont.):
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations;
communicating with others; reading and writing; and operating assigned equipment.
Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and
demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

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Budget Manager job description