Budget Manager

The Office of Management & Budget provides direct support to County management and departments regarding budget preparation, funding & expenses, and capital improvement projects. This position provides leadership and performs management functions within OMB and the County. As a leadership
role, the ability to work as a team and assist one another is a core function of this position.The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.   Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Assists with the Truth in Millage (TRIM) process, including compliance and reporting to the State.
• Provides feedback and assists with completion of the budget book and GFOA award submission.
• Completes Annual Report, with assistance from other departments.
• Responsible for personnel budgeting, in collaboration with the Human Resources department. Ensuring positions are approved by Administration and HR prior to adding them to the budget.
•  Assists with the coordination, review, and budgeting of the Five-Year Capital Improvement
  Program (CIP).
• Works with Finance during the audit process, including budget policy and balanced reserves.
• Coordinates the yearly update to the County’s cost allocation plan. This includes working with departments on statistical reporting for the consultant and making sure the consultant completes the update prior to August.
• Reviews and approves quarterly billings & interfund billings.
• Prepares Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) invoices and coordinates remittance.
• Prepares and processes the County debt service payments, reviews the budgets to make sure the payments align with applicable payment schedules.
• Processes agenda items and reviews financial impact. Ensures appropriate accurate financial documents are submitted as backup.
• Completes annual certification process for the Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBUs) with the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector Offices. Works with departments to confirm rates and units are accurate. Submits final certification to Property Appraiser and Tax Collector for processing of tax bills.
• Coordinates the Local Providers Participation Fund (LPPF) process including legal ad, notices, resolution, questionnaire, bills and confirming all participating hospitals provide remittance to the County.
• Reviews and approves requisitions over $50,000, and change orders as needed.
• Approves OMB payroll.
• Performs system administration of budget software to include the financial budget module, personnel budget module.
• Monitors departmental expenditures and revenues compared to budget and informs budget director when significant variances occur.
• Projects future financial needs taking into consideration the various projects undertaken by the county. Assists Budget Director, Deputy County Administrator, and County Administrator to manage financial resources.
• Serves on Professional Evaluation Committees for Request for Proposals upon request.
• Provides back up to the Director when they are out of the office.
• Assists with coordination and training for County employees.

Emergency Response 
County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration or related field and three (3) years of experience with County Government or a Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of experience with County Government.

A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by current insurance carrier.
• Complete necessary certification for NIMS compliance.

Required Competencies

• Understanding of Florida’s TRIM process.
• Knowledge of Florida Statues, County ordinances and County policies related to budgeting,
  MSBUs, and elected officials.
• Ability to provide analysis, projections and recommendations on revenues, expenditures and
  financial policies.
• Ability to isolate and analyze significant trends from detailed records.
• Ability to organize and present clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Ability to summarize and communicate complex financial information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to communicate effectively using speaking, vision and hearing skills. Ability to use apersonal computer. Sitting for extended periods.

Environmental Conditions

• Office environment.  Works closely with others.
• Works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Pay Grade: 13

*****Veterans Preference Position, must be minimally qualified*****

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.
Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law. 
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Salary : $77,832 - $114,275