Budget Manager

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• Requisition ID: FIN04VG
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $73K-$87K
• Shift: Day Job
• Internal Contact Name: Tara Montgomery
• Internal Contact Email: tara.montgomery@dca.ga.gov

Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities through the development of safe, decent and affordable housing. DCA offers a fast pace, challenging and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the DCA, GHFA, and OneGeorgia Authority budget for approximately $301 million, including $62 million in state funds and $239 million in federal funds.
• Develops the Annual Operating Budget, loads budgets into TeamWorks, Planning and Budget Cloud Systems (PBCS), and the Emphasys systems, and periodically enters revisions and amendments to budgets in these systems.
• Prepare multi-level budgets for the agency with multiple, complex fund sources and projects.
• Prepare quarterly expenditures and grant-related projections by reviewing historical data, the Budget Comparison Report, Personnel Services Projections, and other data reports.
• Research and correct any expenditure errors in all related budget systems.
• Review the Program budget to ensure proper general ledger coding.
• Provide and approve budget codes and determine sufficient funding for purchase
• requisitions.
• Serves as a budget expert for the agency or multiple programs and develops reports for the agency, OPB, and other government entities.
• Reviews, interprets, and writes policies and procedures associated with budget and other financial matters.
• Review the purchase order listing monthly to ensure that purchase orders are liquidating within the contract/grant liquidation period. Meets with Program Managers to discuss budgetary needs and budget realignments based on spending trends.
• Works closely with finance staff to prepare budgets and track and analyze expenditures reported in the accounting system.
• Utilizes Budget Comparison Reports (BCRs) and runs queries to monitor and ensure the accuracy of the program budget.
• Manage and process travel expense reports
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management are required.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple project teams.
• Demonstrates ability to plan work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously effectively.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with limited supervision and effectively with a team.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or public/business administration from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional job-related experience in accounting, budgeting, or general management, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role.

OR

• Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Budget Analyst Spv (FIP013) or equivalent position.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:

• Strong proficiency in using Excel, including creating pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other components of Microsoft Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Experience running TeamWorks queries.
• Obtains a good understanding of cost allocation methodologies.
• Perform complex financial analysis and projects as management requests.
• Experience with the State and/or Federal Fiscal Process.

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/Telework) position. This position is full time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime. Local periodic travel may be required.

PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change. This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.