The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, and coordinate budget activities for Beaufort County. Coordinates and directs the County’s budget processes including selecting budget methodology, developing, and implementing policies and procedures. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Develops revenue and expenditure projections; prepares economic analysis to the project, monitor, and propose financial options.
• Reviews departmental budget submissions for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives.
• Works closely with departmental managers to establish benchmarks and performance measures.
• 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.
• Performs monthly analysis of budgetary performance and addresses significant variations with applicable departmental personnel.
• Assists with the maintenance of the overall financial records of the County.
• Develops the annual operating budget and Capital Improvement Program within the established general guidelines.
• Assists with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial report.
• Monitors and records budget adjustment entries.
• Assists with the design, development, and overall layout of the County’s budget document. 
• 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.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in business, accounting, and/or finance.  Master’s degree is preferred. 
• Over four year and up to and including six years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• CPA or CGFO preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.