Budget Director jobs in Houston, TX

The Budget Director is responsible for developing and managing the financial planning and implementation of Universal Services budget and capital fund. Further responsibilities include preparing the annual operating budget and operating expenditure forecasts; revenue management; and preparation of recurring financial reports. This position works closely with the Director of Business Operations and Harris County Office of Management and Budget.

Job Duties:

• Develops, evaluates, and monitors the department's multi-fund budget. Primary responsibilities include analyzing financial information, making recommendations, estimating expenditures, and working with management to provide accurate, timely and useful financial information in support of the department mission.

• Responsible for all budget related items such as Budget Transfer for All Funds, Maintain Structure of Department Fund Accounts, and Budget Entry.

• Coordinates and administers the activities necessary for completion of the County's annual budget process, which include general, capital, and special revenue funds.

• Advises department of any budgetary policy requirements, as well as ensuring proper budgetary processes, amendments, and other changes.

• Manages Pre-Purchasing Application (PPA System) requests to uphold budget adherence within Harris County guidelines, Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), and prudent spending practices, while facilitating necessary budget adjustments.

• Consolidates and analyzes department's budget with actuals spending and availability of all funds on a monthly basis. Presents budget and variance analysis, budget availability for all funds, budget issues and concerns with leadership at the end of each fiscal month.

• Prepares Commissioners Court letters for new positions and funding associated with MOU, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Grants.

• In consultation with the Chief Operations Officer, acts as liaison to Harris County's office of management and budget.

• Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
 
 This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Finance or Business Administration or other related field.

Experience:

• 7-10 years of related experience.

• Additional experience is needed in life-cycle management and infrastructure planning and operations.

• Leadership experience should include 5 to 7 years in managing multiple, large cross-functional teams or projects, and capability to influence senior level management and key stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skill & abilities (KSAs):

• Good knowledge of MS Excel including advanced tools and formulas, complex tables, and charts.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have good strong knowledge of computer skills and an understanding of budget and finance software.

• Must have a clear understanding of accepted accounting practices.

• The ability to multi-task and work on several different projects at the same time is preferred.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

• Posses superior analytical skills, as well as strong reasoning and judgment abilities, is essential.

Licensure:

• Valid Texas issued driver's license.

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained, or stored either manually or electronically (i.e., custodian, maintenance).
 
 Automatic Disqualification:

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor 
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years 
• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor) 
• Family Violence conviction

Education:

• MBA preferred.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of Power BI and/or PeopleSoft FSCM software

Certification:

• Certified Public Accountant preferred.