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Serves as the manager of the Budget Section of the Financial Resources Division (FRD), which is in the Administrative Support Bureau of the Police Department. Under the direction of the FRD Deputy Director, manages the department’s annual and third quarter budgets. Supervises the Budget Section and travel staff. Responsible for compliance with all County Policies and Procedures concerning the department’s fiscal transactions. Acts as the liaison with other county agencies regarding budgetary matters. Conducts studies and analysis involving the current and anticipated expenditures, revenues, and fiscal accounting issues. Keeps informed of inter-departmental funding trends, issues, and requirements. Manages special projects as required.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

Participates in the formulation and documentation of agency fiscal policies and procedures;
Oversees the maintenance of numerous fund/subfund accounts;
Oversees the agency budget;
Researches budget, finance and procurement requirements, analyzes impact on current
operations and recommends means of implementation.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an-all-inclusive list.)

Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of governmental budgeting and fiscal management and the ability to apply them to complex governmental systems;
Considerable knowledge of federal, state and county policies, procedures, regulations and legislation impacting the maintenance of financial records;
Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of staff;
Ability to develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting; or a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field that has been supplemented by at least six credit hours of basic accounting principles and concepts; plus four years of professional-level finance or business administration experience. A master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for one year of experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid Driver's License

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated experience in budget preparation and analysis through financial forecasting, rate studies and financial analysis.
Demonstrated ability to present complex matters in a succinct and efficient manner to executive level staff.
Possesses strong critical thinking/analysis skills and problem-solving ability.
At least two years of experience with administering financial/accounting processes and procedures in financial systems other than System Analysis Program (SAP).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is generally sedentary. However, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items under 5 lbs. In weight. Incumbent is subject to random drug testing. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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