Summary

The Budget Director oversees and manages the operations, maintenance, and oversight of the Hays County budgetary process including administration of the County's long-range capital improvement program. This position directs, plans, organizes, analyzes, and prepares a comprehensive review and recommendation for all departmental budget requests and administers professional budgeting activities in compliance with the principals and procedures of public budgeting. The position performs complex professional level tasks related to budgeting and budget control and is responsible for the design and maintenance of the County budgeting program.

Responsibilities
Plans and directs the county's annual budget process including review of departmental requests and presentation of a recommended budget to Commissioners Court which includes existing operations, new programs, and staffing levels for all departments
Participates in the development of long-range plans and capital budgets
Tracks and monitors all county departmental spending; receives and responds to inquiries internally and externally
Determines financial impact of new programs, cost savings measures, budget amendments and transfers and acts in an advisory capacity for such matters to the Commissioners Court
Conducts analytical studies, utilizing expertise in financial and budgetary areas; prepares and presents oral or written reports on findings and recommendations for improvements
Performs various financial analyses such as trend analysis, break-even analysis, performance measurement, return on investment analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and expenditure/revenue analysis
Prepares fund analysis and fund summaries of all county funds, reviews revenue estimates and tax rate revenue calculations, and monitors county spending to ensure compliance with on-going policies and procedures
Provides expert advice, budget analysis, guidance, and recommendations on all aspects of the county budget to Commissioners Court members, elected officials, the County Administrator and department heads
Reviews, evaluates, and makes budget recommendations annually for the county to consider new or changed positions and funding allocation for all departments
Coordinates and presents for budget hearings, planning sessions, and workshops
Develops and implements all budget related policies and procedures
Prepares, distributes, and maintains all budget documentation and records
Researches and evaluates departmental staffing needs, technology requirements, vehicle requests, and patterns of material usage
Oversees Budget Office departmental budget
Performs personnel management including hiring, termination, and performance reviews of Budget Office staff
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven (7) to ten (10) years of budget, finance, or accounting experience within a large organization; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three (3) years of senior management experience including policy development, financial and budgetary planning and personnel management

Licenses and Certifications
Valid Texas driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with New World ERP
Experience in County budgeting, accounting, or auditing.
Experience in managing budget for Capital Improvement Plans.
Experience financing projects with the use of Certificates of Obligations.
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager