Budget Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elpasocountyco/jobs/newprint/4687315) Apply  Budget Manager Salary $84,090.00 - $126,220.00 Annually Location Colorado Springs, CO Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2400542 Department Public Health Division Administration Opening Date 10/09/2024 Closing Date 10/17/2024 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Need more information on completing a job application? See the EPC Application process here (https://admin.elpasoco.com/human-resources/#ApplicationProcess) . Job Summary Advance your career with this exciting opportunity as a Public Health Budget Manager at El Paso County Public Health! In this vital leadership role, you will manage the financial operations of the agency, ensuring the fiscal health of critical public health programs while contributing to long-term strategic goals. Key responsibilities include: + Budget Leadership: Oversee all aspects of budget development, implementation, and monitoring, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives. + Fiscal Management: Manage complex funding streams, including grants and county funds, to optimize financial resources and ensure compliance. + Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison with county departments and external agencies, fostering strong partnerships to meet financial goals. + Problem Solving: Address budget challenges with innovative, data-driven solutions, helping the agency navigate financial complexities. As the CFO of the Executive Team, your leadership will be instrumental in guiding the agency’s financial strategy and supporting public health initiatives across the county. This is a unique chance to advance your career and make a meaningful impact. APPLY TODAY! Hiring Range: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually (salary to be commensurate with qualifications) This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm with on-call rotation, subject to change. Eligible for hybrid work after a minimum of 3 months of employment and pending operational need. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt. Please be advised this position may close on or after 10/13/2024, without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Oversees the administration and management of the assigned Budget staff and processes within the Financial Services Department. Responsibilities include assistance in all aspects of developing and monitoring the County’s budgets, policies, and procedures. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and agency rules and regulations. Represents El Paso County at meetings for various County agencies. Strategizes Federal and State funding, Sales & Use tax, Property tax, as well as other revenue streams; analyzes budgets and works with leadership and departments in budget implementation, monitoring, training, and strategic operational planning. Essential Duties/Responsibilities + Responsible for preparing, coordinating, and overseeing assigned budgets for the County; recommends solutions to leadership and implements as appropriate. + Provides supervision, guidance, training, and oversight to assigned Budget staff, including the analysis of grants, budgets, reports, projects, and reconciliations. Conducts performance evaluations, facilitates processes, and motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process. + Advocates for El Paso County at State meetings to ensure the funding allocation for EPC programs are maximized; negotiates with external agencies for funding allocations. + Strategizes Federal and State funding streams to ensure all funds available to the County have been reviewed for affordability and appropriateness. + Represents the Financial Services Department at meetings with other departments/offices and outside agencies. Develops executive summaries to disseminate information clearly and concisely; provides recommendations when further action is needed. + Analyzes current and proposed budgets and works with leadership and departments/offices in budget implementation, monitoring, training, and strategic operational planning. + Monitors and assists in the analysis of Sales Tax revenues, Property Tax revenues as well as other revenue streams to ensure adequate funding is received to support annual budgets. Analyzes historical financial and economic data to recognize trends to predict future fluctuations, provides reports, and leads projects as needed. + Oversees and manages the preparation and distribution of monthly reports and executive summaries for financial impacts. + Directs and oversees the preparation of annual budget books and other documentation. + Attends meetings with departments to assist with processes and advise on budgets. + Provides training and assistance to staff, including budget methods, preparation, presentation, analysis, budget development, funding mechanisms, and statistics. + Assists with and performs the Division Manager - Budget functions as needed. + Performs other duties as required. Supervision Exercised: This classification requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or unit(s) including providing input on hiring/disciplinary action and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. A first-line or second-line supervisor typically performs these tasks. Supervision Received: Receives administrative supervision. This classification typically performs job duties and resolves conflict according to their own judgment and initiatives, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight, and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities + Knowledge in governmental fund accounting, grants, and principles of cost/benefit, productivity, and economic analyses. + Must demonstrate excellent communication skills both in writing and orally. + Must be analytical and detail-oriented. + Ability to effectively train, supervise, and objectively evaluate the performance of others. + Ability to analyze issues, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. + Ability to use spreadsheets, accounting software, and a personal computer. + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, executive leadership, elected officials, external agencies, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service. + Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Required Education & Experience + Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. + Four years of related professional experience may substitute for the required degree. + Four years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, and/or budget management and analysis. + Three years of experience in an automated accounting system. + Supervisory or demonstrated leadership experience. Preferred Education & Experience + Master's degree in accounting or related field. + Two years of supervisory or leadership experience. Licenses/Certificates + Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. + CPA preferred. Pre-Employment Requirements + Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen. Work Conditions Duties are primarily performed in an office and remote work environment dependent upon Department discretion and business needs; some travel may be required. The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department. VISION El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery. PURPOSE We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive. El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer. El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.