Deputy Director of Budget - 61149533

About the role

Posting number: 192698 Department: Department of Veterans' Affairs Job classification: Accounting/Fiscal Manager II Posting type: Open Categories: Accounting and Finance, Veteran Services Summary Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career?  The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable   Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply!  This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service. The Deputy Director of Budget serves as the central point of coordination for all agency activities pertaining to budgeting and accounting. This position routinely serves as the liaison between the agency and those Shared Services associated with fiscal matters and procurement. Executes day-to-day management of the agency's budget and accounting functions; in close and continuous coordination with Shared Services. Provides: (1) accurate situational awareness to the Chief Financial Officer and other agency Senior Leaders on the current and projected status of the agency's budget execution, (2) provides forecasts of future budget trends and (3) make recommendations to best align the agency's resources to its needs. Oversees the management of all grants awarded to the department from any source. Assists the Chief Financial Officer with developing the agency's budget and make recommendations accordingly. Ensure no violation of federal or state fiscal code, law, and/or policy.   Responsibilities of the Deputy Director of Budget:  Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork. Budget: Acquire, optimize, and account for fiscal resources. Executes the day-to-day management of the agency budget. Under the direction of the Chief Finance Officer, assists in the preparation of and submits the agency's annual budget request; to include any supplemental requests or adjustments. Monitors the execution of the agency's budget, provides Senior Leaders with an accurate and timely understanding of respective status of funds/ budget status, forecasts of budgetary trends and recommendations for adjustments as required. Informs Senior Leader decisions pertaining to budget allocation, fiscal obligations, and other matters pertaining to the budget. Prepares written and graphic reports on agency budget activities for both internal and external stakeholders. Develop cost estimates.  Maintains the agency's accounting records in accordance with the standard operation procedures of Department of Administration - to include accounts receivables, et al. Oversees depositing and reconciliation of payments received from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and/or other entities. As required, provides agency records for audits, investigations, etc. Ensures the agency maintains the highest level of transparency and propriety in all fiscal matters. Prepares formal and informal written and graphic reports to support reports to the Governor's Office, General Assembly, other executive branches, and external agencies.  Supervises the agency's accounting of grants and ensures submission of required reports to external agencies on the status and forecast of grant funds. Supervises the preparation of written and graphic reports on agency grants for both internal and external audiences.  Manage the agency's inventory. Develops, maintains, and implements a detailed inventory control system. Investigates property losses and other inventory discrepancies; reports results and recommendations to appropriate authorities.  Other duties as assigned.  Examples of duties Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business. 3 years of professional experience in related areas such as accounting, auditing, finance, and/or banking. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview.  A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant.  Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an  official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring.  Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.   Additional Requirements: Position may require overnight travel. Position may require employee to work evenings, weekends, and during emergency situations. Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending. Position requires frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.  Position requires essential declaration. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but travel and field work will be required in areas where there are some risks and hazards that are known, predictable, and controllable.  Qualifications An advanced degree is highly preferred but not required. Supplemental information Additional Comments: The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.  Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.  Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.  A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:  Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click  here  for additional information. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available  ( S.C. Deferred Compensation ) Retirement benefit choices *   State Retirement Plan  ( SCRS ) State Optional Retirement Program  ( State ORP ) *Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.