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  • Budget Director

    North Charleston, South Carolina United States CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC Full Time $120,161.60 - $157,393.60 Annually Mar 08, 2025
    Charleston County Government Employer:

    CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC

    Charleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County.  Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community.   Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens.    Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice.    We look forward to you joining us.   Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina.   Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation.   A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.         

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    Job Description

    Description

    The eight-person Budget Department formulates financial strategies, prepares annual budgets and multi-year financial plans, assists in the management of federal and state grants, and monitors the County’s annual budget. The County’s annual operating budget is $841 million ($341 million General Fund), and the County’s five-year Capital Improvement Plans total $1.4 billion.

    HIRING SALARY RANGE: $120,161.60- $157,393.60 (Salary based on qualifications/experience)

    OPEN UNTIL FILLED - INITIAL REVIEW PLANNED FOR APRIL 15, 2025

    Duties and Responsibilities

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Directs preparation of annual budget, including determining issues and alternatives for budget; communicating same to Council, Leadership Team, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Heads; directing calculation of revenue estimates; and coordinating calculation of relevant tax millage rates.
    • Directs preparation of Capital Improvement Plans, Debt Management Plan, Transportation Sales Tax Plans and Five-Year Operating Estimates.
    • Provides leadership to the Budget Department team in developing, preparing, and reporting the budget of Charleston County and related entities.
    • Directs preparation of annual budget documents, maintaining familiarity with authoritative sources for changes in budget practices and performing final review of all documents.
    • Presents the proposed annual budget to Council.
    • Administers the budget and performs a final review of budget transfers to ensure that all work has been performed in accordance with ordinances, directives and policies.
    • Assists with maintaining the County’s financial accounting structure and assists the Finance Department and other departments with financial transactions.
    • Directs the County’s financial analysis and evaluates the fiscal impact of all items going to Council Committees.
    • Perform periodic reviews of County’s finances, including mid-year review, and reports periodically to the Administrator and County Council on the financial status of the County.
    • Serves in Finance Section for Emergency Operations and serves as County’s Applicant Agent for declared disasters and the reimbursement process with FEMA.


    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.
    • Master’s Degree in similar field preferred.
    • Minimum of ten years or more of experience in budget departments or a related field, with five years of experience in progressively responsible positions for a budget department in a county or city with similar complexities.
    • South Carolina Certified Government Finance Officer; Certified Public Accountant and/or National Certified Government Finance Officer preferred.
    • Any equivalent combination which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.


    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Possess excellent interpersonal and oral/written communications skills.
    • Possess advanced knowledge and proficiency with large-scale governmental financial systems and other common applications (Microsoft).
    • Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and budgeting in local governmental setting.
    • Exercise tact, discretion and sound judgment in addressing sensitive or confidential matters.
    • Demonstrate logical and creative thought processes to identify issues and develop solutions.
    • Analyze and interpret technical and professional journals, financial reports, legal documents and proposed legislation.


    Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
    • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
    • Optional Life and Disability Insurance
    • Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
    • Annual and Sick Leave
    • Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
    • South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
    • Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
    • Optional Deferred Compensation Program
    • Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
    • Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
    • Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee Well-being Program
    For more information, visit our benefits page.
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