Budget Director

- Supervise and manage the Department's annual budget; determine fund allocations by appropriation and object class.
- Maintain ongoing 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 the 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Ten (10) years of experience marked by progressive responsibility in budget management, accounting, or financial analysis, preferably within a government agency.
- Five (5) 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.

About the Department of Developmental Services
The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 50,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3.5 billion in public funds and approximately 6,000 staff, the largest state employee workforce of
any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.
For more information about our agency and programs, visit: www.mass.gov/dds

To Apply Please upload a cover letter and resume for the Budget Director requisition.

Pre-Hire Process:

A tax & background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Human Resources Division prior to the candidate being hired.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

• Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work (i.e. budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results), of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range .

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-250007GM

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-19T18:35:40