associate director, budget

Overview
Directs and manages the activities of a functional budget section, coordinates special bureau/department projects and performs related duties as required. Oversees the work of analysts engaged in the annual review of department operating and capital budget requests, and the monitoring of the usage of budgetary appropriations in accordance with the County's annual budget appropriation bill. Assists with implementing new and modified procedures to facilitate the annual budget process. Performs highly complex analysis, evaluation, and review of financial condition, revenues and expenditures of Cook County funds. Performs in the acting capacity of senior leadership in his/her absence.

WHY
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Benefits
In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

• Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

SALARY RANGE : $119,700- $146,300/YEARLY
Snapshot Of Cook County

• Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs

• 2nd largest county in America

• Larger than 27 states

• Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.

• Nearly 80% unionized workforce

• 15 unions represented

• 63 separate collective bargaining agreements

• Highway – Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.

• Land – Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
• Safety – Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.

LOCATION
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Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants and plenty of shopping In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorist, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclist.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Oversees the development and implementation of the County's annual budget, including budget forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
• Conducts financial analysis and forecasting to support decision-making and identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Develops and implements financial policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective financial management.
• Leads and mentors staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Collaborates with various bureaus/departments to coordinate budget development and financial planning.
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports, including budget performance reports and financial statements.
• Oversees the administration of grant programs, including grant application, award, and expenditure tracking.
• Leads and manages financial projects, such as budget system implementations and process improvements.
• Ensures compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Represents the bureau/department at meetings and communicates with internal and external stakeholders.

Required For All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of structure of Cook County Government including organization, administration and functions of the various departments, boards, commissioners and committees.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of program performance budgeting, governmental accounting and general public administration principles and practices.
• Knowledge in or skills pertaining to all aspects of formulating a balanced budget within the parameters of available resources.
• Skilled in the management of other professionals engaged in financial and budgetary analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and other statistical data.
• Ability to make sound judgments, recommend policy and effectively communicate and explain these to others.
• Ability to evaluate and prioritize multiple assignments in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to work in a highly confidential environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher and
• Four (4) years in public administration, budgetary analysis, financial analysis, program evaluation or directly related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in business administration, public administration, public policy, political Science, finance or economics.
• Five (5) years in public administration, budgetary analysis, financial analysis, program evaluation or directly related experience.
• Three (3) years of previous management or supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements
Sedentary Work
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work
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EMPLOYMENT TERMS
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order, and the Cook

County Personnel this position is exempt from the County's career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or

factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt position, if you

do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency

within Cook County.

Job Posting
Oct 2, 2025, 3:57:13 PM

Organization
Offices Under the President