Assistant Director - Office of Management & Budget

Assistant Director Of Office Of Management And Budget

One of ten most beautiful places in America, the City of Savannah is set within a vibrant and diverse community, filled with charm and great people! We are always looking for hidden gems ready to champion challenges, foster a culture of belonging, and make a difference within the communities we serve!

Are you looking for a career with purpose? Are you looking to positively impact the lives of our citizens? The Office of Management and Budget is looking for you, a forward-thinking leader who will partner effectively with senior stakeholders and manage and lead a strong and driven team.

As the Assistant Director of OMB, you would assist with performing all aspects of planning, analysis, formulation and execution of the City's annual operating budget and five-year capital improvement plan. Informs the development of revenue and expenditure projections; prepares economic analysis to project, monitor, and propose financial options. Develops and trains staff and departmental liaisons in the use of new internal procedures and operating instructions. Assists departments in formulating their operating and capital budgets. Prepares and analyzes financial reports to identify potential problems and significant trends to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and / or policies. Work involves assisting with establishing and managing the City's budgetary plans, policies and practices to include City-wide strategic initiatives, programs and performance measurements.

We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, home buyers' program, tuition reimbursement and more!

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Essential Job Functions

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies and procedures of the work unit.
• Creates training guides and develops strategies to assist budget and City staff with drafting budgets using statistical tools in Excel and inputting data into budget software.
• Responds to assignments and tasks that directly and / or indirectly entail budgetary impacts city-wide.
• Assists in the directing of and conducts operational research, productivity analysis and management studies to assist in the management of departmental operations, programs, and services; compiles and / or monitors various administrative and statistical data pertaining to divisional operations; researches information pertinent to task or project; analyzes data and identifies trends; and prepares or generates reports and recommendations.
• Communicates with City staff and the community to recommend funding directly aligned with implementing the Strategic Plan and Priorities.
• Researches best practices and governmental budgets for other municipalities throughout the U.S. that compare with our city's size and operations.
• Analyzes historical data and monitoring the local, state, and regional economy to develop input for multi-year forecasts.
• Directs the formulation of and formulates recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve operations, provide more responsive service, and / or optimize the use of resources; develops recommendations for changes in policies and procedures; and provides technical assistance and information to management to aid decision making.
• Assists City administrators, elected officials and department managers with strategic and long-range planning for departmental operations; participates in planning efforts at the local and regional level; keeps Director and City administrators apprised of developments at the state and federal level that impact City operations and policies; monitors pending legislation for impact on operations; and ensures compliance with new legislation.
• Assists in formulating and preparing the annual operating, capital and grants budgets for the entire city; maintains economic information; collects data; formulates and updates financial models; utilizes financial models to estimate revenues; coordinates expenditure request process; evaluates budget requests; analyzes policy options; and presents recommendations and analysis to the Director and City administrators.
• Assists in ensuring and monitoring budgetary compliance; performs monthly reviews comparing the budget to actual revenues and expenditures; ensures compliance with approved budget; identifies problems; updates City administrators regarding potential problem areas; formulates and recommends solutions; and compiles related reports.
• Oversees the formulation and recommendation of and / or formulates and recommends financial policy, including tax and fee structures; reviews performance in relation to policies; and recommends policy changes as needed.
• Approves budgetary changes and interpretation of policies as needed or as directed by law.
• Acts as the Interim Senior Director, Budget in his or her absence.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or a related field supplemented by eight (8) years of professional budgeting, contracts, accounting or financial management experience with three (3) years of management experience preferred; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please note : The salary is contingent based upon experience and skills.

Additional requirements : Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer / pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

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