The eight-person Budget Department formulates financial strategies, prepares annual budgets and multi-year financial plans, assists in the management of federal and state grants, and monitors the County’s annual budget. The County’s annual operating budget is $841 million ($341 million General Fund), and the County’s five-year Capital Improvement Plans total $1.4 billion.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $120,161.60- $157,393.60 (Salary based on qualifications/experience)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - INITIAL REVIEW PLANNED FOR APRIL 15, 2025
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Directs preparation of annual budget, including determining issues and alternatives for budget; communicating same to Council, Leadership Team, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Heads; directing calculation of revenue estimates; and coordinating calculation of relevant tax millage rates.
Directs preparation of Capital Improvement Plans, Debt Management Plan, Transportation Sales Tax Plans and Five-Year Operating Estimates.
Provides leadership to the Budget Department team in developing, preparing, and reporting the budget of Charleston County and related entities.
Directs preparation of annual budget documents, maintaining familiarity with authoritative sources for changes in budget practices and performing final review of all documents.
Presents the proposed annual budget to Council.
Administers the budget and performs a final review of budget transfers to ensure that all work has been performed in accordance with ordinances, directives and policies.
Assists with maintaining the County’s financial accounting structure and assists the Finance Department and other departments with financial transactions.
Directs the County’s financial analysis and evaluates the fiscal impact of all items going to Council Committees.
Perform periodic reviews of County’s finances, including mid-year review, and reports periodically to the Administrator and County Council on the financial status of the County.
Serves in Finance Section for Emergency Operations and serves as County’s Applicant Agent for declared disasters and the reimbursement process with FEMA.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.
Master’s Degree in similar field preferred.
Minimum of ten years or more of experience in budget departments or a related field, with five years of experience in progressively responsible positions for a budget department in a county or city with similar complexities.
South Carolina Certified Government Finance Officer; Certified Public Accountant and/or National Certified Government Finance Officer preferred.
Any equivalent combination which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Possess excellent interpersonal and oral/written communications skills.
Possess advanced knowledge and proficiency with large-scale governmental financial systems and other common applications (Microsoft).
Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and budgeting in local governmental setting.
Exercise tact, discretion and sound judgment in addressing sensitive or confidential matters.
Demonstrate logical and creative thought processes to identify issues and develop solutions.
Analyze and interpret technical and professional journals, financial reports, legal documents and proposed legislation.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Optional Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Annual and Sick Leave
Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
Optional Deferred Compensation Program
Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Well-being Program
For more information, visit our benefits page.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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