Under the Director of Finance, this position provides strategic support, and administration for preparing the annual budget, monitoring, and advising on fiscal operations, and analyzing data to identify discrepancies or trends. Forecasts revenues and expenditures. Acts in a leadership role and as an internal consultant, this position provides professional-level expertise in assisting departments with budget requests and funding justifications to help County Administration link departmental budgets to overall County business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)

Budget Preparation & Development (30%):

• Manages the budget process which includes planning and implementing the annual budget preparation process, performing analysis and forecasts, meets with senior management and budget stakeholders to gather input on financial models. Presents budget information as required. Manages the budget systems, and system maintenance and updates.
• Works closely with the Director of Finance and other internal stakeholders to develop budgetary recommendations to support the programs and services essential to County operations.
• Supports departments by reviewing department & division budget requests for accuracy, availability of funds, funding sources, and consistency with budget authority and contractual and operating documents. Manages position control and personnel budgeting in regard to new position requests and funding for positions.
• Works with departments and divisions on supplemental request process, ensuring that supplemental requests meet specified criteria and identifies issues/problems related to the requests. Makes recommendations to senior management and departments regarding supplemental requests based on timing, suitability of funding, and cohesion with County business objectives.
• Assists the Finance Director in the development of policies and procedures related to the complete budget process.
• Monitors budget performance and provides analytical analysis including forecasting; partners with departments & internal services departments to provide analysis and process support on countywide initiatives and contracting from a budget perspective with the goal of maximizing funding options for County programs and services.

Monitoring and Analysis of Fiscal Data and Reporting (50%):

• Monitors Revenue and Expenditures during the year to very compliance with appropriations.
• Reviews fiscal statements and reports and advises on spending implications, potential deficits, and explanations of budget variances.
• Prepares revenues, expenditure, and fund balance projections.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute various financial and fiscal reports and statements.
• Design, test, and maintain Excel spreadsheets and graphs.
• Provides technical assistance on the use of financial monitoring and reporting system.
• Maintains and recommends improvements to ERP budget software.
• Initiates methods for continual improvement in the budget process, including research, analysis and reporting.

Grants & Capital Projects (10%):

• Provides backup support on grants to include budget amendments, and approval/review of disbursement and reimbursements, reconciles grant reports, and advises departments on budget related to grant funding.
• Provides backup support to departments in ensuring that expenditures for budgets, grants, and contracts are monitored and accurately captured in reports.
• Collaborates in the development and tracking of capital project budgets and reporting.

Department Support (10%):

• Identify and drive process improvements to increase efficiencies in process, accuracy, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Provides instruction and answers questions relating to budget procedures and serves a
• liaison between the Finance office and County departments.
• Conducts finance related training for new employees, mentors and coaches employees on finance processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

(Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by Garfield County may be substituted for the requirements above.)

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance or a related field and three (3) years’ experience in government budget management, budget forecasting, execution and analysis; OR similar transferable experience.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Gyms
• Relocation Assistance

To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/

Qualified applicants should apply online and submit a cover letter and resume along with their application. First applicant review date is May, 10th 2024.