Assistant Budget Director

At Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life. Our team makes that possible every day — and we're looking for people who want their work to matter. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the people we serve, where every member feels valued, supported, and set up to succeed. You'll thrive here if you: Are driven by purpose and find fulfillment in improving the lives of others Communicate clearly and compassionately — in writing and in person Want to grow within an organization that invests in its people and its community What we offer: Competitive Pay Starting salary is based on experience: $47.50/hr ($89,500.00/yr) with no experience, up to $59.38/hr ($111,900.00/yr) with 10+ years in the same role. Salaried role paid bi-weekly. Work-Life Balance 36.25-hour full-time work week Flexible scheduling and hybrid work-from-home options 3 weeks’ vacation accrual per year to start, with 1 week allocated immediately upon hire 3 personal days per year 15 sick days allocated upon hire; accrues at 15 days per year after year one with unlimited accrual Outstanding Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; HRA available for those who opt out of medical coverage FREE medical care and prescriptions through Marathon Health Employer-paid life insurance Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility Wellness incentives and a robust Employee Assistance Program Ohio Public Employees' Retirement System (OPERS): 10% employee / 14% employer contribution Assistant Budget Director A typical day in the life of an Assistant Budget Director involves overseeing the agency’s day-to-day fiscal operations and supporting a team responsible for finance, grants, contracts, and local funding. You may spend part of your day reviewing financial statements and revenue trends, working with staff on Medicaid billing or compliance issues, preparing budget and cash-flow projections, responding to an audit request, or helping solve a complex fiscal or operational issue. You will supervise and support staff, collaborate with leaders and departments across the agency, and work with external partners including Hamilton County and the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. The work varies throughout the year based on budget, reporting, audit, and other fiscal deadlines. Overall, the Assistant Budget Director plays a key role in maintaining strong fiscal operations and providing accurate, timely financial information to support agency decision-making. Job Duties (Summary): Fiscal Operations & Staff Supervision Direct daily fiscal operations, including accounting, billing, contracting, purchasing, grants, and financial reporting. Supervise the Finance Manager, Contracts & Local Funding Manager, and Grants Accountant. Ensure accurate monthly financial statements, effective internal controls, and fiscal compliance. Coordinate agency responses to fiscal audits and monitoring activities. Medicaid & Targeted Case Management (TCM) Billing Oversee Medicaid and TCM billing for accuracy, timeliness, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Monitor revenue, utilization, billing variances, and error trends; resolve discrepancies. Collaborate with program staff to improve documentation and billing practices. Ensure appropriate Medicaid claiming and related internal controls. Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Cost Reporting & Fiscal Compliance Lead preparation of the annual DODD cost report and related schedules. Ensure appropriate cost allocations and compliance with DODD, state, and federal requirements. Oversee reconciliations for Medicaid, TCM, waiver services, MAC, and other program funding. Coordinate fiscal and Medicaid audits, monitoring, and compliance activities. Contracting, Local Funding & Purchasing Oversee contracts, procurement, purchasing, and local funding activities for compliance with applicable requirements. Provide fiscal oversight of FCFC, waiver-funded contracts, fuel card programs, insurance, and the School Lunch Program. Review vendor agreements, purchase requests, bids, and related fiscal and procurement documents. Budgeting & Financial Analysis Assist with agencywide budgets, forecasts, and revenue projections. Monitor budget-to-actual performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective action. Review financial reports, reconciliations, and cost center activity. Provide fiscal guidance to departments and support accurate, timely financial reporting. Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Oversee MAC processes, documentation, and Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) support. Review staff coding and position descriptions for Medicaid claiming eligibility. Ensure MAC submissions meet state requirements and are supported by appropriate documentation and controls. Provide MAC guidance, training, and technical assistance to agency staff. Collaborate with the Director on changes to statewide MAC guidance and requirements. Performs additional duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's degree required, master’s preferred, in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or related field 5 years of demonstrably related experience Some supervision experience Ability to travel within Hamilton County as needed Must be able to pass criminal background checks , driver's abstract, and various abuser registry checks Work Location: Hybrid locations – work is performed both away from the office and at Hamilton County Central Campus – 1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Cincinnati, OH 45237 Employees are expected to travel within the county to meet with individuals and attend in-office meetings as needed. The flexibility to work from home is available when job duties allow. Deadline to Apply: Monday, September 7 th at noon ET Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services offers equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.