Financial Budget Manager
11 days ago
Atlanta
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships. The Financial Budget Manager will provide lead budgeting and financial support to the operational planning departments within the Office of the COO. This position will be heavily focused on budget development and management for the planning departments within the Office of the COO and the Office of Research and Innovation. The positions will lead a small staff of financial accountants on financial accounting budget management and grant management functions for the operational planning departments. The individual in this position must possess knowledge of budgeting and financial planning and management outstanding customer service skills and interpersonal skills when collaborating with managers colleagues and individuals within the organization. The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with advanced program accounting and budgeting processes grant management and an understanding of financial regulations and compliance standards. To be successful in this position the ideal candidate must possess a strong understanding of financial principles and practices strong organizational and time management skills strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to learn understand and apply new financial concepts and procedures quickly. • Prepares updates and monitors budgets for the planning operations of the agency including Transportation Planning Community Development Research & Innovation Mobility Services and Natural Resources., • Works with department directors to administer review and amend budgets prepares and reviews financial status reports; and serves as financial subject matter expert for departments being supported., • Provides quality assurance over work performed; ensures goals and objectives are met., • Presents financial data and analysis to staff managers and executives, • Leads and assigns the work of others within the Office of Operations, • Provides direction to others in order to meet standards, • Ensures plan and program compliance with all relevant state and federal guidelines., • Coordinates with the Georgia Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration and other agencies/organizations as necessary for status reporting and periodic review/audits., • Familiarity with internal and external audits/auditors to ensure compliance and transparency in financial practices., • Participates in the development of long-term financial plans revenue forecasts and organizational performance metrics, • Maintains accurate budget records databases and financial management systems., • Gathers and analyzes relevant information skillfully and identifies underlying causes to problems. Develops alternative solutions. Identifies problems in a timely manner and appropriately resolves issues in early stages. Exhibits good judgment and makes sound decisions., • Provides guidance and training to department staff on budget preparation monitoring and financial management best practice., • Serves as a key advisor to leadership on budgetary and financial matters supporting informed decision-making, • Collaborates with procurement contracting and grants management teams to align budgets with approved funding sources and project requirements., • Performs other duties of similar nature and level as assigned., • Ability to prepare analyze and interpret financial statements and reports to guide operational decisions in coordination with department directors Chief Operating Officer Chief Research and Innovation Officer and Chief Financial Officer., • Understanding Enterprise Resource Planning systems to integrate financial data across departments, • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. Desired Qualifications: • Experience working with federal transportation grant awards and sub-grantee and contractor relationships, • Knowledge of Cost Point Financial Software, • 5 years of business finance or other relevant experience, • Project accounting experience, • Financial modeling experience, • Advanced knowledge of excel, • Experience working with federal grant awards and sub-grantee and contractor relationships, • Professional Certification(s) such as CPA CMA Certified Public Financial Officer or other, • Ability to summarize information and present to the executive team in a clear and understandable manner, • Ability to provide presentations to internal and external partners and stakeholders, • Knowledge of databases and understanding of budget and financial principles, • Knowledge of grant award management and tracking, • Skill in defining problems collecting data establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions, • Ability to work independently establish priorities and organize work, • Ability to multi-task with attention to detail and strong time management skills, • Ability to organize tasks meet deadlines and manage and prioritize competing demands, • Ability to oversee organize and maintain records/files, • Ability to establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with all levels of staff management subgrantees and contractors and internal and external partners, • Ability to take initiative while being proactive and independent, • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel Teams and PowerPoint) particularly Microsoft Excel., • Ability to present financial reports and insights clearly to stakeholders department directors and executives. Additional Information About ARC: The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships. ARC Strategic Framework Vision ONE great REGION Mission Statement The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative data-informed planning and investments. Our Goals • Healthy safe livable communitiesin the Atlanta metro area., • Strategic investmentsin people infrastructure mobility and preserving natural resources., • Regional services delivered withoperational excellenceandefficiency., • Diverse stakeholders engageand take a regional approach to solve local issues. Excellence A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agencys and our colleagues success. Equity We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community and that policy should be directed with impartiality fairness and justice towards these ends. Integrity In our conduct communication and collaboration with each other and the regions residents we will act with consistency honesty transparency fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions. Application Process: The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC. As an Equal Opportunity EmployerARC does not discriminate on the basis of race color age national origin sex religion or disability. For questions about recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application interview or testing process please contact ARC at or Human Resources via email at . 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