We have an outstanding career opportunity for aDeputy Budget Directorto join a leading Company located in theChicago, ILsurrounding area.

Under the direction of the Managing Deputy Budget Director, the Deputy Budget Director directs and manages the activities of a functional budget section, coordinates special department projects and performs related duties as required. Oversees the work of analysts engaged in the annual review of department operating and capital budget requests, and the monitoring of the usage of budgetary appropriations in accordance with the annual Budget Appropriation Bill. Assists with implementing new and modified procedures to facilitate the annual budget process. Performs highly complex analysis, evaluation, and review of financial condition, revenues and expenditures of funds. Performs in the acting capacity as Budget Director in his/her absence

Job Responsibilities:

• Plans and establishes goals and objectives in compliance with the department's central goal and mission of preparing, implementing and managing the annual operating and capital budgets.

• Aids in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

• Prioritizes section workload to ensure assignments are handled expeditiously.

• Supervises Budget Analysts preparation of budget analysis of funds requested report for each unit of the government.

• Oversees the work of staff engaged in evaluating departments' annual requests for personnel, capital improvement and equipment needs.

• Assists the Budget Director and the Managing Deputy Director in overseeing the implementation of new or modified procedures to facilitate the annual budget process.

• Reviews and approves recommendations for funding, budget transfers, requests to hire, and other funding requests for assigned Departments.

• Provides technical assistance to financial liaisons in the Departments involved in submitting revenue and expenditure estimates for inclusion in the preliminary budget forecast and Annual Appropriation Bill.

• Performs highly complex analysis, evaluation, and review of financial condition, revenues and expenditures of funds.

• Supervises the compilation of comprehensive operations, administrative and fiscal reports.

• Administers personnel functions of department; prepares employee evaluations/approves time off; and responsible for training of clerical employees.

• Conducts staff training and development activities.

• Attends meetings with department heads and officials concerning budgetary matters; represents the Budget Director in the Director's absence.

• Participates in confidential meetings and discussions relative to these and other matters.

  Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, PLUS a minimum of three (3) years of experience in public administration, budgetary analysis, financial analysis or program evaluation, OR, an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training and education.

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

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of program performance budgeting, governmental accounting and general public administration principles and practices.

• Thorough knowledge in or skills pertaining to all aspects of formulating a balanced budget within the parameters of available resources.

• Ability to work effectively with elected officials and top administrators.

• Ability to direct management staff.

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

• Skills in public presentation and presentation development using Microsoft PowerPoint and/or other presentation software.

• 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.

  Desired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Finance or Economics.

• Five (5) years' experience in budgetary analysis, financial analysis, or program evaluation.

• Prior supervisory, managerial or project management work experience.

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