Budget Director

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a highly qualified financial management professional to fill the crucial role of Budget Director. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the Budget Director is instrumental in ensuring the sound financial management and stewardship of the agency’s resources and aligns financial resources with the department’s mission to deliver high‑quality services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

• Supervise and manage the Department’s annual budget; determine fund allocations by appropriation and object class.
• Maintain oversight of allocations and spending; perform quarterly review processes with regional and central office business units.
• Forecast payroll expenses to balance the payroll budget, accounting for turnover, overtime, and other variable costs.
• Conduct financial analysis and prepare documentation and budgetary recommendations for the annual budget development process, including spending plan, maintenance budget, Governor’s budget, and legislative budgets.
• Direct the mid‑year review process and propose funding realignment to support operational needs.
• Guide fiscal year closing activities.
• Manage and oversee the budget unit staff in the Central Office; provide direct supervision to the management team and oversee activities of all staff within the unit.
• Articulate a clear vision for the unit, set individual goals and priorities, allocate job duties, and foster professional development opportunities.
• Ensure punctual completion of duties and compliance with all state finance laws and regulations.
• Establish standard operating procedures, train and upskill staff, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Perform business process reviews and suggest/implement new policies, procedures, and processes to enhance efficiencies and fortify internal controls.

• Ten years of progressive responsibility in budget management, accounting, or financial analysis, preferably within a government agency.
• Five years of successful team management experience, overseeing at least three direct reporting staff.
• Proven expertise in effectively managing complex budgets.
• Robust leadership skills demonstrated by a successful track record in supervising and developing staff.
• Exceptional proficiency in analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in financial software such as MMARS, MBA, ANF Platform, Commbuys, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodology.
• Attainment of a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public/Business Administration, or a related field; complemented by CPA certification.

DDS serves over 50,000 vulnerable individuals across the state, managing approximately $3.5 billion in public funds and a workforce of about 6,000. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume for the Budget Director requisition.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.