Jefferson Parish seeks a dynamic, highly motivated leader to work effectively and collaboratively within the Jefferson Parish Administration, including its Department Heads, and in cooperation with the Jefferson Parish Council, Local, State, and Federal governmental agencies, and other public officials. The Department of Budget is responsible for the development, preparation, administration, and monitoring of the Parish operating ($966 million) and capital ($135 million) budgets totaling approximately $1.1 billion. The Director supervises approximately 4 employees and oversees an annual departmental budget of approximately $700,000.
The Budget Director's duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Managing staff, including scheduling and work assignments, leave approval, interviewing and selection of staff, and performance evaluations
Developing and maintaining budget data base information.
Preparing and/or recommending approval of budget ordinance, including amendments, and resolutions.
Monitoring budgeted versus actual expenditures, including related budgetary managerial reporting.
Initiating and coordinating the annual budget process, including related Parish President and Parish Council budget hearings, budget process, scheduling and advertising hearing and public notices in accordance with legal and administrative requirements.
Producing projections and comparative financial analysis of revenue, expenditures, and fund balances.
Preparing some Department budgets.
Analyzing proposed department budgets and recommending approval or adjustments.
Submits proposed budget for Council consideration; presents information at public hearings; prepares budget summary and ordinance for Council adoption.
Checks line-item transfers for compliance with laws and policies.
Administers the budget adjustment process.
Assists various departments with capital budget preparation.
Submits budget documents to the Government Finance Officers Association for Award Certification.
Ensures that all departments operate within the constraints of their current adopted budget.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a visionary that thinks out of the box and offers leadership capabilities and a proven track record of successful interactions with members of the public, employees, and elected officials. Computer and electronic information systems management experience is essential as Jefferson Parish transitions from its present AS400 Financial Management System to an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning System).
Qualified candidates will have a four-year degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field with at least three years of governmental accounting/auditing and budget development experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Additionally, the successful candidate shall possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver's License or have the ability to secure one within ten (10) working days of hire.
COMPENSATION
The annual salary range for the position is $66,958- $103,874. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Executive-level employees are eligible to receive a monthly auto and cell allowance.
Jefferson Parish offers work/life balance and a generous benefits package including:
Health Benefits (medical)- Jefferson Parish offers health insurance benefits and covers up to 81% of the employee premium and 50% of the premium for spouses and dependents. Our health benefits also include a robust wellness plan with an onsite wellness coordinator at no cost to employees
Voluntary Benefits- Available at employee's cost are a variety of voluntary benefits which include dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending, accident insurance, short term and long-term disability insurance, cancer insurance, term life insurance, and critical illness insurance.
Retirement Benefits- Jefferson Parish employees are enrolled in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System. This retirement system is a public defined benefit pension plan which provides retirement allowances and other benefits based on an employee's years of service.
Life Insurance-Jefferson Parish provides employer-paid life insurance at one time an employee's annual salary up to $150,000.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
There shall be a Director of Budget to be appointed by the Parish President with the approval of the Council. The individual selected for this position will be required to report to duty during emergency situations. The position is considered unclassified, limited-tenure, at-will employment. The individual selected for this position will be subject to a background check and will be required to submit a financial disclosure statement annually.
TO APPLY
Interested qualified candidates, please forward your resume and salary expectations to:
JPHumanResources@jeffparish.net
Attn: Ms. Gretchen W. Tilton, Interim Director
Department of Human Resource Management
1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 517
Jefferson, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 736-6180
Fax: (504) 736-6125
The deadline to submit: November 22nd.
As resumes are submitted, they will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be interviewed.
For additional information about Jefferson Parish, tour the Parish's website at www.jeffparish.gov.
Jefferson Parish is an Equal Opportunity Employer.