Director, Budget & Performance

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Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

Salary range: commensurate with experience

General Description and Classification Standards

Manages the budget & analysis function for the Atlanta Department of Transportation. This is a high-level strategic operations management role, reporting to a top department executive or a department deputy. This level would be expected to manage either a varied array of professionals or various groups of professionals in administrative or operations functions.

Supervision Received

Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. Performs work under the guidance of the Chief of Administration and in support of departmental initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

Performs administrative/management functions associated with budgetary activities within an assigned department. Duties include, but are not limited to, supervising staff; directing budget activities; preparing departmental budget; preparing comprehensive development plan and management goals and objectives; preparing goals and expenditure projections; and generating reports and forms.

Serves as the Department’s Liaison to the Office of Budget & Fiscal Policy and the Office of Innovation Delivery & Performance. Position interacts regularly with planning groups, department deputies, and has direct communication with the COO, Council Members, and Law.

Manages budgetary planning and monitors the division’s adherence to approved budgets. Manages the annual budget preparation and submittal. Works in conjunction with Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and the Sr. Director of Administration and Finance.

Coordinates on a regular basis with administrative and finance teams. Able to interpret financial data.

Has the ability to communicate effectively with department staff, directors, and project managers. Willing to train and assist managers on budget processes, as well as best practices.

Provides input into policy and strategy, providing relevant fiscal information to executive management team and stakeholders.

Specializes in infrastructure funding, to include impact fees, trust funds, grants, compliance to the city’s infrastructure charter, and leading efforts to acquire external funding for projects.

Manages Project Controls team, to include cost engineers, consultants, and support staff. Supports project delivery, centralized program and project reporting, forecasting of capital costs, and cash flows.

Establishes internal budget processes, interprets, and applies organizational policies.

May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure record keeping of historical purposes. Participates in annual audits and special projects.

Creates operating plans, budget proposals, memorandums, forecasts, and reporting systems.

Ensures integrity of data produced in systems and ensures accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of budget data.

This position supports special projects, few include development of business continuity plans, budget shortfall analysis, personnel burn rates, quarterly projections, departmental efficiencies, and performance reporting.

This is a fully seasoned leadership role, capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of a management position.

Leads the Customer Service Team

Leads the Performance Management Team

Decision Making

May interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions. Applies organizational policies. May make resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines. Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.

Has formal supervisory authority over work group, to include discipline, performance management, scheduling, training, etc.

Leadership Provided

Directs and controls the activities of the budgeting function, working with senior leadership who have overall responsibility for the successful operation of those areas.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Knowledge of general accounting and GAAP.

Strong knowledge of City structure and systems.

Strong leadership skills.

Strong Microsoft Office, accounting software and databases skills.

Excellent planning, organization, and presentation skills.

Ability to analyze situations or data requiring an in-depth knowledge of selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Ability to interface with multiple functions within City and build strong relationships.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the bachelor’s degree, on an exception basis).

3-5 years' of accounting and budgeting experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

Masters degree in accounting, finance or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis) with 3-5 years' of accounting and budgeting experience.

Licensures and Certifications

None required

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

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