Budget Officer

Calvert County Government

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives the financial strategy of an entire community. Calvert County Government is seeking a dynamic Budget Officer to oversee the County’s General Fund and lead the development of our annual three-document budget cycle. This is more than a compliance role. It is an opportunity to shape fiscal policy, guide complex financial operations, ensure excellence in GAAP and GASB reporting, and mentor a high-performing team dedicated to public service. If you are a seasoned government finance professional who thrives on strategic analysis, accountability, and making a measurable impact, we invite you to bring your leadership to Finance and Budget and help steward the County’s long-term financial strength. The County’s Budget Officer position is responsible for the County’s General Fund. The position has overall responsibility for the coordination, distribution, finalization, and production of the County’s annual 3-production budget cycle. The generation of various complex budgetary reports is required. The work further involves the performance of technical budgetary, accounting, and financial analyses. The Budget Officer position provides direction in accounting, financial reporting, and budgetary activities for the variety of funds that comprise the General Fund. The work entails supervision of accounting personnel, budget analysts, and other employees working in support of the General Fund. All reports and work products must comply with the following: General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); General Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements; Governmental Financial Officers Association (GFOA) practices. The work, which is performed under general supervision, requires extensive experience training and supervisory experience in general fund management, budget, accounting, and finance. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Finance and Budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public budgeting, or a related field.
Four years of senior level budget, accounting, or similar experience preferably in governmental budgeting which must include two years of considerable experience managing staff, daily operations, customer service and policy development and implementation.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees, prepares, and coordinates production of the 3 annual budget documents.
Performs high-level technical budget and finance work.
Prepares, adjusts, analyzes, and coordinates all activities related to the General Fund.
Supervises the day-to-day accounting operations, financial analysis, and budgetary oversight, as related to fund management.
Monitors and tracks position control, staffing, NeoGov, and the non-County employee check list for all funds.
Provides support and guidance for the real estate and personal property tax billing process.
Provides ongoing assistance and training of accountants, budget analysts, accounts receivable technicians, and accounts payable technicians.
Analyzes daily the County's cash position and investment activity.
Oversees data in accounting systems and financial reporting for accuracy, integrity, and compliance with GAAP.
Support and train approved users on finance system.
Ensures compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); General Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements; and Governmental Financial Officers Association (GFOA) practices.
Serves as resource for GASB and GAAP standard changes.
Coordinates, prepares, and presents BOCC memo's and presentations.
Speaks at various professional association functions concerning budget practices and systems of the County Government.
Performs related work as required.