Budget Director

Apply here:

https://yakimacounty.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/YakimaCountyWA/job/Yakima-County-Courthouse/Budget-Director_R2479

Pay Range: $126,216 - $184,908 per year (Direct report pay plan)

Hiring Range: $126,216-$184,908 (DOQ)

Job Closing Date: Open until filled

First Application Review: January 31, 2025

There is one Budget Director position open with the Yakima County Financial Services Department.

The Budget Director is responsible for the development of the County’s annual budget and associated fiscal policies, processes and procedures. The incumbent will provide advice to the BOCC and other county officials and department heads on financial issues affecting county operations as an employer. The Budget Director is a select member of the following committees/teams within the County, chosen to provide sound budget policy and management advice for the effective operations of the overall County.  Committees/teams are as follows:  Information Technology Committee (ITC); Financial Accounting and Reporting Team; Workday Executive Team; Audit Committee.    

Benefits included in position:

• No cost insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription) for self-coverage only

• Employer contribution to an employee-owned Health Savings or HRA VEBA account (self-coverage only)

• Flexible Spending Account funded by the employee

• No cost basic term life and long-term disability insurance for employee

• Voluntary lifestyle products such as legal services and identity theft protection paid for by the employee

• WA State Department of Retirement Systems retirement and pension program

• 3 Deferred Compensation Retirement options funded by employee

• 15 days of Paid Time Off per year (prorated accrual)

• Paid sick time off (Washington State Paid Sick Leave)

• 11 paid holidays

• Potential reimbursed moving expenses

• Potential reimbursed education and training options

• Potential student loan reimbursement

Essential Duties:

Overall responsibility for the development of the County’s annual budget and associated policies, processes, and procedures.  Recommends the development of budget policies and procedures, with respect to both the annual budget development and mid-year supplements and transfers. Develops or guides the development of the budget preparation systems process.  This includes the budget database, forms and procedures and the format and publication of the budget document.  Develops and manages all internal and external budget review mechanisms, including internal and external analysis, public involvement and all formal and informal hearing processes.  Works closely with the Auditor’s Office, facilitates the development and operation of budget tracking and monitoring systems, financial and operational reporting and other programs to ensure the effectiveness of the County’s financial management policies and systems. Works closely with the Public Services department, developing and facilitating updates and revisions to the County’s six year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and budgeting projects accordingly.

Staff responsibility for strategic and near-term planning, playing a central role in the County’s determination of its mission, functions and service levels. Works closely with elected officials and department heads to assess internal and external trends and issues, revenue sources, expenditure requirements, service demands and other relevant matters and facilitates development of long-term strategies. Develops, coordinates and facilitates long range policy, financial and operational planning. Monitors fiscal operations of departments County-wide.  Responsible for direct supervision of administrative and financial staff including the Clerk of the Board and Purchasing Manager.

Provides general assistance and advice to the Board of County Commissioners, department directors, managers and the public. Determines how to communicate financial information to non-financial uses; determines format and content of information provided through reports; and determines and recommends resolution to problems. Represents the County, Commissioners, and/or other departments before other agencies, boards and organizations; Prepares and negotiates intergovernmental agreements; Other duties as required.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or Public Policy / Management or a related field and six (6) years of work experience in a professional accounting / financial leadership role for an organization or a department within an organization or the equivalent education and experience to perform the essential duties of the job. 

Application Requirements:

Yakima County Application

cover letter

resume

submit 3 professional references

Preferences Upon Consideration:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance, Public Policy / Management
• Governmental accounting experience
• Budgetary experience in a leadership role in local, state or federal government
• Experience in Washington State Budgeting and familiarity with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Pronouncements; Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 2 CFR part 200, subpart F; Governmental Auditing Standards (Yellow Book); Revised Code of Washington (RCW’s); Washington Administrative Code (WAC’s); Federal Payroll and Accounts Payable Regulations (Internal Revenue Code Publications); Washington State Budgeting, Accounting and Reports System (BARS)

Requirements Upon Placement:

• Valid WA State Driver’s license and proof of insurance, if requested.
• Successful completion of a financial background investigation and general employment verification.

Required Knowledge:

• Theories, practices, principles and techniques of project, program and financial management;
• Public administration, budget control and public sector financial management standards including Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Pronouncements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), Governmental Audit Standards, Washington State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System (BARS), Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133;
• Theories, practices, principles and techniques of risk management, internal control, project and organizational management, public administration and governmental organization, rules, regulations and processes;
• Federal, State and local laws, standards, regulations, guidelines, ordinances, policies and procedures related to public finance functions;
• Principles of personnel management, team building, coaching and supervision;
• Customer service and public relations concepts and techniques

Skills and Abilities:

• Using a personal computer and related software applications, and operating basic office equipment;
• Establishing priorities and making critical decisions involving complex and technical financial matters;
• Developing long range strategies;
• Developing, writing, applying and interpreting County and departmental policies and procedures;
• Supervising and evaluating professional, technical and administrative support staff;
• Applying principles of financial and resource management in budgeting and contract negotiations;
• Providing technical expertise in financial matters;
• Enforcing and researching laws, codes ordinances and regulations;
• Providing public testimony and directing or providing media relations;
• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with County and other officials, at all organizational levels and with the public;
• Communications, oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction