What You'll Be Doing
Join #TeamWake as the
Department Budget Manager in Health and Human Services!
The Budget and Finance Section is comprised of four units: Billing and Receivables, Budget Management, Procurement and Disbursement, and Program Integrity.
The
Department Budget Manager oversees all the functions within the Budget Management Unit, including develop, coordinate, implement, monitor, and manage the Health and Human Services' operating and capital budgets. The position supervises staff directly and is responsible for both day-to-day management and professional development of senior accountants. The position also supports the Health and Human Service Department Director, Senior Deputy Director, and Department Finance Officer in developing budget strategies, plans and procedures, creating long-term financial models, and ensuring budgetary functions are structured in a manner that promote the effective use of the department's resources to support departmental priorities, goals, objectives, service delivery, and costs.
Essential functions include:
- Administers budget process, conducts budget planning and development leading to initial budget request; evaluates budget requests and formulates for prospects of both income and expenses (development of budget according to projected revenues/expenditures)
- Reviews operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs
- Identifies and researches trends and briefs senior management on emerging budget issues and assists department management in mitigating budget problems
- Provides managers with budget planning and control information by assembling and analyzing historical financial data; identifies trends; provides forecasts explaining processes and techniques; recommends actions.
- Provides guidance and assistance to department staff on a broad variety of fiscal/budget topics
- Manages preparation of internal management reporting, performs budget to actual variance analysis
- Provides direct staff supervision including weekly team meetings and monthly one-on-one check-ins, conducting performance evaluations, and coordinating training
- Guides, reviews, and approves work provided by staff; approves external fiscal reporting, monitors service quality and compliance with applicable regulations, standards, policies and/or business requirements; identifies and implements process improvements
- Conducts and coordinates special projects as assigned by the Finance Officer and Department Director
About Our Team
Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Finance
- Five years of job-related experience, including three years of supervisory experience
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
- Six (6) years of experience as a Budget Manager, Finance Manager, or closely related role performing budget and financial planning and analysis
- Report writing experience
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in analyzing data, dealing effectively with ambiguity, recognizing trends, identifying approaches and offering a variety of options and solutions to solve problems
- Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to cooperatively resolve end user issues quickly and accurately, while building relationships with internal personnel and external contacts
- Supervision skills with ability to provide guidance and professional support to staff, offer regular feedback, hold staff accountable, and serve as a mentor
- Experience managing, monitoring and developing budgets in automated Finance, Budgeting and Human Resource technology system(s)
- Ability to exercise significant judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures
- Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills to senior leadership, along with a proven ability to build relationships
About This Position
Location: Human Services Center Somerset Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: $72,051-$100,874
Market Range: 72,051.00 - 129,698.00
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/3/2024
What Makes Wake Great
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
