BUDGET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking to hire an expert Budget Development Manager. This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the budget and budget development within the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR). This includes all budget processes such as allocating budgets, projecting revenues and expenditures, and analyzing and interpreting financial data. Periodic and ad hoc reporting for internal and external stakeholders. Annual agency budget preparation. Assists in researching and preparing responses to inquiries from the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC). Ensuring compliance with Federal and State rules. Acts on behalf of the Budget Administrator in their absence. Also, provides detailed confidential analysis on projects requested by the Agency Director and Executive Staff.

- Prepares comprehensive periodic budget reports, status of funds, per capita cost reports, JLBC reports, OSPB reports, cash analysis reports, specialized ad hoc reports, as well as other confidential requests and reports
- Utilizes advanced spreadsheets and database applications to analyze data, create reports, and present information
- Analyzes data from various sources and verifies its accuracy
- Reviews budgets, revenues, and expenditure trends and calculates projections
- Meets with divisional leadership or designees to review and troubleshoot budget-related issues
- Provides supervision, training, and development to budget development staff
- Provides guidance to institutional business managers regarding technical budget issues, appropriations, and fund sourcing
- Monitors revenues to ensure fund availability
- Participates in the planning and development of the annual budget request by compiling historical data and projecting future costs
- Develops and writes Budget Proposals for new and existing needs
- Inputs data into agency and financial systems
- Travels on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Principles, concepts, and current practices in governmental budgeting and fiscal management
- Basic accounting concepts and governmental fund accounting
- Accounting/business systems and productivity software
- State government and legislative process
- Principles of budgeting
- Administration with special reference to planning, organizing, and directing a comprehensive program
- Supervision and management

Skill in:
- Time management
- Verbal and written communications
- Interpersonal relations and interactions with State government officials and individuals associated with the agency and related organizations
- Mathematics and accounting to reconcile records and reports
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Analyzing, computing, and summarizing numerical data
- Technical supervision over professional staff
- Initiating and maintaining important professional contacts

Ability to:
- Perform research
- Analyze quantitative data and trends from various sources
- Ascertain the impact of statutes, rules, policies, and procedures
- Identify/troubleshoot areas of concern and possible solutions
- Use automated accounting systems and productivity software
- Exercise sound judgment
- Handle confidential and sensitive information accordingly
- Work independently with efficiency and effectiveness
- Delegate

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or public administration AND five (5) years of experience in accounting or budgeting; OR five (5) years of government accounting/budgeting experience
- Organized, detail-oriented, and a team player
- Willingness to succeed
- Handle multiple tasks and deadlines
- At least two (2) years of experience in a management or supervision role

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.