Gwinnett County
Director, Office of Strategic Management and Budget
Gwinnett County, New York, New York, United States,
REPOSTED 7/31/24Job Description
The Director of the Office of Strategic Management and Budget (OSMB) is a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the Deputy County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer. The Director of OSMB is responsible for leading and managing the functions of OSMB including coordinating the preparation and presentation of the County’s annual operating and capital budgets, strategic planning, data gathering and revenue forecasting to support and facilitate the efficient and effective use of resources by the County and its departments. As a member of the senior leadership team, this position provides strategic guidance, financial analysis, budgetary recommendations, data and trends to senior leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives. The Director of OSMB plays a critical role in shaping the strategic direction and financial health of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, exceptional leadership abilities, and a thorough understanding of both strategic planning and financial management principles to drive strategic initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and support sustainable growth and innovation.Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Management
In coordination with the County Administrator’s Office, develops, updates, and monitors strategic plans in alignment with organizational objectivesCollaborate with the County Administrator’s Office and department directors to define strategic initiatives and establish measurable goals and objectivesDevelop a strategic grants management plan for the CountyProvide data and trend analysis to facilitate enterprise resource planning and management and identify strategic opportunities and risksManage the effective use of data to guide planning, problem-solving, and decision makingFacilitate development of key performance indicators and metrics for assessing organizational performance and strategic planningGenerate and maintain meaningful dashboards and reports to demonstrate financial and operational performance to senior leadershipCreate and foster an environment where cross-functional alignment and collaboration in strategic planning exists and is encouragedBudget Development and Financial Management
Oversee the County’s financial planning and budgeting processes ensuring budgetary allocations are aligned with strategic plans and enterprise resourcesLead the development of annual operating and capital budgets and development of associated budget documentsDevelop both short and long-term financial forecasting modelsWork with the county’s contracted economist and financial advisors on developing strategic financial plansPerform detailed revenue and expenditure analysis to include updates of economic assumptions and forecasts of trends for revenue and expenditures; ensure efficient and accurate financial reporting and management analysis reportsMonitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts to provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making by senior leadershipUtilize financial data from the Department of Financial Services and other departments to optimize resource utilizationProvide analysis of the financial impacts of federal, state, and local laws and regulations and assist in drafting policies and/or procedures for complianceProvide grants management services including research, planning, and grant writing in coordination with County departmentsDepartment Leadership and Development:
Recruit and develop a high-performing team to perform OSMB responsibilitiesProvide guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and capabilitiesFoster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within OSMBGradeThe grade for this position is 306.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or closely related fieldMinimum seven (7) years of documented and progressive work in strategic planning, financial management, and budgetary oversightMinimum three (3) years of documented work in a leadership rolePreferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
Master's degreePublic Sector experienceCertified Government Financial Manager or Certified Public Finance OfficerProfessional certifications in CFA, CPA, PMP or similarKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of governmental policies, finances, management and budgeting methods and best practices, including knowledge of federal, state, local regulatory requirements applicable to the County’s financial and budgetary activitiesStrong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insightsAbility to analyze complex situations and trends to develop recommendations for strategic planning and solutionsPromotes and generates cooperation among peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets resultsAbility to communicate information in a manner suited to the needs of the audience, either verbally or in writing to ensure understandingProficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and budgeting software
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The Director of the Office of Strategic Management and Budget (OSMB) is a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the Deputy County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer. The Director of OSMB is responsible for leading and managing the functions of OSMB including coordinating the preparation and presentation of the County’s annual operating and capital budgets, strategic planning, data gathering and revenue forecasting to support and facilitate the efficient and effective use of resources by the County and its departments. As a member of the senior leadership team, this position provides strategic guidance, financial analysis, budgetary recommendations, data and trends to senior leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives. The Director of OSMB plays a critical role in shaping the strategic direction and financial health of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, exceptional leadership abilities, and a thorough understanding of both strategic planning and financial management principles to drive strategic initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and support sustainable growth and innovation.Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Management
In coordination with the County Administrator’s Office, develops, updates, and monitors strategic plans in alignment with organizational objectivesCollaborate with the County Administrator’s Office and department directors to define strategic initiatives and establish measurable goals and objectivesDevelop a strategic grants management plan for the CountyProvide data and trend analysis to facilitate enterprise resource planning and management and identify strategic opportunities and risksManage the effective use of data to guide planning, problem-solving, and decision makingFacilitate development of key performance indicators and metrics for assessing organizational performance and strategic planningGenerate and maintain meaningful dashboards and reports to demonstrate financial and operational performance to senior leadershipCreate and foster an environment where cross-functional alignment and collaboration in strategic planning exists and is encouragedBudget Development and Financial Management
Oversee the County’s financial planning and budgeting processes ensuring budgetary allocations are aligned with strategic plans and enterprise resourcesLead the development of annual operating and capital budgets and development of associated budget documentsDevelop both short and long-term financial forecasting modelsWork with the county’s contracted economist and financial advisors on developing strategic financial plansPerform detailed revenue and expenditure analysis to include updates of economic assumptions and forecasts of trends for revenue and expenditures; ensure efficient and accurate financial reporting and management analysis reportsMonitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts to provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making by senior leadershipUtilize financial data from the Department of Financial Services and other departments to optimize resource utilizationProvide analysis of the financial impacts of federal, state, and local laws and regulations and assist in drafting policies and/or procedures for complianceProvide grants management services including research, planning, and grant writing in coordination with County departmentsDepartment Leadership and Development:
Recruit and develop a high-performing team to perform OSMB responsibilitiesProvide guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and capabilitiesFoster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within OSMBGradeThe grade for this position is 306.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or closely related fieldMinimum seven (7) years of documented and progressive work in strategic planning, financial management, and budgetary oversightMinimum three (3) years of documented work in a leadership rolePreferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
Master's degreePublic Sector experienceCertified Government Financial Manager or Certified Public Finance OfficerProfessional certifications in CFA, CPA, PMP or similarKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of governmental policies, finances, management and budgeting methods and best practices, including knowledge of federal, state, local regulatory requirements applicable to the County’s financial and budgetary activitiesStrong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insightsAbility to analyze complex situations and trends to develop recommendations for strategic planning and solutionsPromotes and generates cooperation among peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets resultsAbility to communicate information in a manner suited to the needs of the audience, either verbally or in writing to ensure understandingProficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and budgeting software
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