Pay Grade: M

　　Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Oversees, develops, prepares, analyzes and/or revises large or complex budgets and supporting schedules for assigned organizations or program areas. Performs review and analysis of budget program and policy issues, analyzes financial trends or proposed legislation, and recommends appropriate courses of action to management.

　　Role and Responsibilities:

　　Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.Analyzes agency budgeting and accounting reports/requests to maintain expenditure controls.Analyzes or develops policy and budget-related initiatives Makes recommendations based on analysis.Assesses financial data to determine the resources required to implement a program, or to analyze trends.Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.Produces comprehensive analytical reports.Requests budgetary codes, track physical inventory or record/audit expenses, or document use of funds and adherence to budget allocations.Reviews, interprets, and writes policies and procedures associated with budget and other financial matters.Serves as budget expert for agency or multiple programs and develop reports for agency, OPB, or other government entities.Supervises the budget preparation, auditing, records management, and related operations.Core Competencies:

　　Knowledge of and experience in personnel matters, staff development, and other related activities in assigned areas.Knowledge of and experience in the State of Georgia budgetary process and operations.Knowledge of and experience in the development of budgets according to guidelines and policies.Ability to plan and direct the work of others.Knowledge of general procedures in state government related to procurement, contracts, accounting, and other administrative areas.