Budget Manager

About the Role

This position serves as a critical leadership hub within the Department of Finance, dedicated to the professional analysis, development, and administration of Fulton County's operating budget. The role exists to ensure fiscal stability and transparency by advising County officials on the status of revenues and expenditures while providing strategic oversight of the budget process from conception to execution.

In this capacity, you will act as a key advisor to the Finance Director and the Board of Commissioners. Your day-to-life involves conducting regular financial projections, reviewing complex analyses prepared by staff, and presenting comprehensive reports on budget findings. You will lead the preparation of the annual budget book, coordinating with department heads and elected officials to balance the budget and develop revenue estimates. Additionally, you will direct the execution of the adopted budget, managing transfers, capital budgets, and complex accounting functions such as fund balance reservations for restricted court revenues.

Beyond technical financial management, this role requires strong leadership in supervising and evaluating assigned staff. You will be responsible for hiring, training, and performance management, ensuring the team operates effectively within county policies and procedures. The position also involves representing the department at Board of Commissioner meetings, public hearings, and workshops to present budget adoption plans and millage rates.

Hiring Process

This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled, with applications reviewed on a continuous basis. The examination process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, determined by a detailed analysis of the submitted application. Applicants must document that they possess the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience required to be rated as qualified.

Please note that all applications must be completed in full before submission. Errors can result in a failure to meet minimum qualifications, and additional information will not be accepted after the application is received by the Department of Human Resources Management. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required at the time of employment for all degrees or coursework used to qualify for the position.

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability, or sexual orientation.