Apply on Employer Site

Cook County Government · 2 weeks ago

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, BUDGET (DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES) SHAKMAN EXEMPT

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $146K/yr

4+ years exp

Cook County Government is seeking an Associate Director for the Budget Department, responsible for directing and managing budget activities, overseeing analysts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The role involves financial analysis, budget forecasting, and collaboration with various departments to facilitate effective financial management.

GovernmentNon ProfitResidential

Responsibilities

Oversees the development and implementation of the County's annual budget, including budget forecasting, analysis, and reporting

Conducts financial analysis and forecasting to support decision-making and identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement

Develops and implements financial policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective financial management

Leads and mentors staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback

Collaborates with various bureaus/departments to coordinate budget development and financial planning

Prepares and analyzes financial reports, including budget performance reports and financial statements

Oversees the administration of grant programs, including grant application, award, and expenditure tracking

Leads and manages financial projects, such as budget system implementations and process improvements

Ensures compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards

Represents the bureau/department at meetings and communicates with internal and external stakeholders

Qualification

Budget forecastingFinancial analysisFinancial policiesProgram performance budgetingGovernmental accountingBudgetary analysisLeadershipCommunicationTime managementConfidentiality

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher

Four (4) years in public administration, budgetary analysis, financial analysis, program evaluation or directly related experience

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Knowledge of structure of Cook County Government including organization, administration and functions of the various departments, boards, commissioners and committees

Knowledge of the principles and practices of program performance budgeting, governmental accounting and general public administration principles and practices

Knowledge in or skills pertaining to all aspects of formulating a balanced budget within the parameters of available resources

Skilled in the management of other professionals engaged in financial and budgetary analysis

Ability to analyze complex financial and other statistical data

Ability to make sound judgments, recommend policy and effectively communicate and explain these to others

Ability to evaluate and prioritize multiple assignments in an efficient and timely manner

Ability to work in a highly confidential environment

Preferred

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in business administration, public administration, public policy, political Science, finance or economics

Five (5) years in public administration, budgetary analysis, financial analysis, program evaluation or directly related experience

Three (3) years of previous management or supervisory experience

Benefits

Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans

Flexible Teleworking Options

Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)

Pension Plan

Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend

Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.