State of North Carolina
Agency Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision Mental HealthJob Classification Title Budget Manager I (NS)Position Number 60043424Grade NC21
About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work The Chief Budget Officer provides executive leadership and oversight for the Division’s budget and financial operations. The position ensures fiscal accountability, transparency, and compliance with state and federal requirements, and serves as the primary advisor to the Division’s executive leadership on financial risks, opportunities, and strategy. This position directs the Budget and Finance staff, establishes financial controls, and develops processes that ensure accurate staffing and salary reporting, variance analysis and resource allocation. The Chief Budget Officer has authority to make decisions on operational budget matters (e.g. IT/software licenses, equipment, staffing costs) and is responsible for maintaining systems of record for financial data and reporting.
The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services (DMHDDSUS) is the State agency charged with responsibility for designing, funding, implementing, monitoring and overseeing the public system of mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services. The Division ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, and managing resources to advance the Division’s strategic priorities.
The Business & Financial Operations Unit supports this mission by managing all aspects of fiscal stewardship for the Division. Its work includes budget development and oversight, financial reporting, staffing and salary management, resource allocation, compliance with accounting standards, and coordination with other operational units. This unit has three core components: budget planning and execution, financial reporting and accountability, and fiscal policy/decision support.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences Salary Range: $67,966 – $132,593. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of accounting, auditing, budgeting, and financial management, with the ability to apply these at a division‑wide level.
Considerable knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes, including the ability to plan, implement, and oversee complex financial management systems.
Ability to interpret and analyze financial data and reports, communicate findings to executive leadership, and provide recommendations for decision‑making.
Ability to manage and develop professional budget and finance staff, fostering accountability and proactive financial analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
This position is funded in part through federal funds. This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
Compensation & Benefits The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high‑quality, low‑cost benefits on a pre‑tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for Supplemental and Contact Information.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: .DHHS uses the Merit‑Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Degree/College Credit Verification. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Veterans’ and National Guard Preference.
ADA Accommodations. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) indicated below.
Contact Information If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive related experience, two of which must have been supervisory in nature; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter: Edward RaubeRecruiter Email: State of North Carolina
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About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work The Chief Budget Officer provides executive leadership and oversight for the Division’s budget and financial operations. The position ensures fiscal accountability, transparency, and compliance with state and federal requirements, and serves as the primary advisor to the Division’s executive leadership on financial risks, opportunities, and strategy. This position directs the Budget and Finance staff, establishes financial controls, and develops processes that ensure accurate staffing and salary reporting, variance analysis and resource allocation. The Chief Budget Officer has authority to make decisions on operational budget matters (e.g. IT/software licenses, equipment, staffing costs) and is responsible for maintaining systems of record for financial data and reporting.
The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services (DMHDDSUS) is the State agency charged with responsibility for designing, funding, implementing, monitoring and overseeing the public system of mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services. The Division ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, and managing resources to advance the Division’s strategic priorities.
The Business & Financial Operations Unit supports this mission by managing all aspects of fiscal stewardship for the Division. Its work includes budget development and oversight, financial reporting, staffing and salary management, resource allocation, compliance with accounting standards, and coordination with other operational units. This unit has three core components: budget planning and execution, financial reporting and accountability, and fiscal policy/decision support.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences Salary Range: $67,966 – $132,593. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of accounting, auditing, budgeting, and financial management, with the ability to apply these at a division‑wide level.
Considerable knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes, including the ability to plan, implement, and oversee complex financial management systems.
Ability to interpret and analyze financial data and reports, communicate findings to executive leadership, and provide recommendations for decision‑making.
Ability to manage and develop professional budget and finance staff, fostering accountability and proactive financial analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
This position is funded in part through federal funds. This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
Compensation & Benefits The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high‑quality, low‑cost benefits on a pre‑tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for Supplemental and Contact Information.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: .DHHS uses the Merit‑Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Degree/College Credit Verification. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Veterans’ and National Guard Preference.
ADA Accommodations. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) indicated below.
Contact Information If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive related experience, two of which must have been supervisory in nature; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter: Edward RaubeRecruiter Email: State of North Carolina
#J-18808-Ljbffr