Chief Budget Officer

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, manage, and administer Multnomah County's Budget Office; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of budgetary and financial policies, procedures, and business practices;  evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; serve as a member of the management team.
• Manage and coordinate the annual budget process; maintain budget account system and controls; provide strategic and policy guidance and recommendations to elected officials and executive management; monitor budget to actual trends for revenues and expenditures; ensure compliance with statutes.
• Prepare, develop and present the county's five (5) year financial forecast; plan and conduct complex budgetary, financial and operational analyses and studies; research and monitor budget variances and economic indicators and trends; develop, prepare and present reports, recommendations and findings.
• Direct and approve through subordinate supervisor(s) or lead workers the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce; act as a resource, and provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues; may select, direct, and manage the work of consultants.
• Provide expert guidance and explain information to other departments, the general public, the media and/or outside agencies; represent the county to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, special projects, and other community outreach activities; respond and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Coordinate with other governmental agencies and jurisdictions regarding financing agreements; negotiate intergovernmental agreements; provide advice and assistance to the County Chair in negotiating financial issues.
• Serve as an expert consultant to department management regarding financial and budget issues and strategies; collaborate with department management in preparing budget documents; negotiate budget issues with department and elected officials; assist or supervise staff in assisting with collective bargaining in analyzing financial issues, costing of labor contracts and evaluating related personnel costs.
• Oversee analysis and review of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; formulate and implement recommendations; provide testimony regarding legislation and regulatory changes and budget and finance policy; represent the department and county on committees and task forces; attend public hearings to present budget priorities and decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Chief Budget Officer

• Advanced  level
• Professional
• Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
• Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
• Receive direction from executive management.
• Exercise direct supervision over assigned staff.
• Exercise indirect supervision through managers, supervisors, and/or lead workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.
 
Chief Budget Officer
Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).
 
Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.