Budget Manager

Mission Statement

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Manages the preparation, allocation and expenditure of the Colorado Judicial Department budget. Distinguishing Factors This classification is distinguished from other classifications by supervising budget operations for the Colorado Judicial Department. This position receives supervision from the Director of Financial Services at the State Court Administrator's Office.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, manages all aspects of the budget including; budget preparation, budget execution and fiscal notes.
• May also supervise purchasing and/or grants management.
• Responsible for developing and defending the annual operating budget for the Judicial Branch. This includes preparing and/or reviewing all decision items, budget schedules, budget amendments, strategic plan and performance measures.
• Serves as the primary contact on all budget issues with legislative and governor’s office staff.
• Develops methodologies and procedures for the preparation of the annual budget; implements and monitors budgetary policies and procedures for the Judicial Department.
• Affords assistance in the budget preparation of courts and judicial agencies; verifies specific needs and recommends changes for adjustments; prepares budget data and budget justification information as required.
• Directs all budget management activities. This includes the development, review and approval of all staffing patterns and budget allocations; review of all expenditure and revenue monitoring; and identification, development and approval of all supplemental requests.
• Manages all year-end budget management.
• Provides budgetary assistance in the following areas: maintenance of grants, cost recoveries, requests for accommodation, hearing interpreters, and property management.
• Acts as liaison with field personnel involved in fiscal operations and with staff in the executive branch of government.
• Oversees the training of court and probation personnel in fiscal procedures and policies.
• Makes decisions regarding subordinate's employment probationary/trial period.
• Provides orientation and on-going training, mentoring and coaching to existing subordinates.
• Makes provisions for subordinates to attend outside training.
• May provide cross-training and interdepartmental training.
• Assigns duties and responsibilities to staff; develops and establishes procedures for operating and maintaining required administrative systems.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Has supervisory accountability for other employees.
• Plans, directs and coordinates activities for a unit.
• Determines the work schedule and assigns work.
• Trains in all facets of work.
• Conducts performance appraisals, and provides input into and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in finance; accounting; business, judicial or public administration; or related field and five years of experience in budgeting or general finance analyst work.