Georgia Department of Human Services

Assistant Budget Director plans the direction for budgeting and financial operations for the Division of Family and Children Services, specifically on programs associated with child welfare services programs.. Coordinates auditing operations with departmental accounting, budget, administrative support, and programmatic function to support the Department’s mission.. Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related area from an approved, accredited college or university AND Four (4) years of experience in general management, accounting, fiscal analysis or budgeting.. Experience in creating ad hoc reports in response to requests from the Office of Planning and Budget or the General Assembly.. DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.

assistant budget director

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.  The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.   What we offer.   Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.   Start your career in public service .  Assistant  Budget Director  plans the direction for budgeting and financial operations for the Division of Family and Children Services, specifically on programs associated with child welfare services programs. Recommends and implements budget policies and procedures in accordance with government regulations. Manages subordinate managers and staff. JOIN OUR TEAM!!! Pay Grade: P Plans the direction for accounting and financial operations of an agency. Recommends and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with government regulations. Manages subordinate managers and staff.   Role and Responsibilities: <ul><li>Prepares and reviews programmatic monthly/quarterly expenditure analyses, financial statistics, and other accounting data. </li><li>Coordinates auditing operations with departmental accounting, budget, administrative support, and programmatic function to support the Department’s mission. </li><li>Develops and directs a comprehensive accounting program which integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures. </li><li>Directs operational analyses of accounting systems, subsystems, and/or procedures. </li><li>Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges and discharges accounting/financial employees. </li><li>Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for accounting/financial employees. </li><li>Plans and directs in-depth financial audits and investigations. </li><li>Provides professional guidance and assistance in the solution of complex accounting and financial problems. </li><li>Represents the financial interests of the State in accounting-related interactions/negotiations with other parties, such as banks, vendors, and external auditors. </li><li>Provides leadership to subordinate managers, supervisors, and staff. </li> </ul><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND Five (5) years of professional level experience in accounting and/or a closely related fiscal activity, </li><li> Three (3) years of which in a management/supervisory role. </li> </ul> OR <ul><li>One (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Sr Mgr, Account/Financial Svcs (FIM012) or position equivalent. </li> </ul> Note : An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis. Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:  <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related area from an approved, accredited college or university AND Four (4) years of experience in general management, accounting, fiscal analysis or budgeting. </li><li>Strong proficiency in the use of Excel. </li><li>Experience with TeamWorks (PeopleSoft) and Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services (PBCS) </li><li>Experience managing a team or supervising employees. </li><li>Experience in creating ad hoc reports in response to requests from the Office of Planning and Budget or the General Assembly. </li><li>Experience in tracking and analyzing the general and amended budgetary process to determine how proposed changes impact the affected program’s goals, objectives, and service delivery. </li><li>Familiarity with the agency’s mission and activities, as well as federal programs or grants administered by the agency. </li> </ul>For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services  <a > </a> Employment Information   Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks. DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection 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.   #J-18808-Ljbffr

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