Budget Manager I

Agency

Dept of Insurance

Division

Administration

Job Classification Title

Budget Manager I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC21

About Us

The mission of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior user-friendly service courtesy and respect. Our agency licenses insurance agents adjusters bail bondsmen and more along with investigating fraud matters involving insurance consumers and any entity or individual regulated by the an ever-changing environment it is the vision of the Department of Insurance to maintain the stabilization of the insurance industry in order to provide more products competitive prices and consumer protection.

Description of Work

Salary Recruitment Range: $67996 - $116000
Salary Grade: NC21

The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date.

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday. The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Mission of the Department of Insurance:

The North Carolina Department of Insurances mission is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior user-friendly service courtesy and respect.

North Carolina Department of Insurance offers rewarding careers in a number of different fields that helps us protect consumers and regulate the insurance industry in North Carolina. But thats not all that we do! NCDOI also investigates insurance fraud. We set standards for and inspect fire stations regulate engineering codes and work with building inspectors in every corner of North Carolina.

If youre interested in a career that will help make North Carolina a safer and better place to live while working with some of the best professionals in the industry apply today!

For more information about NCDOI: Purpose of the Position:

This position has the key responsibility of directing the budget functions for the Department of Insurance the Industrial Commission and the Office of State Fire Marshal. This position manages the base budget and change budgets for the Department as well as develops the program budget structure. This position interprets and applies general statutes the State Budget Act and other OSBM policies and procedures to the budget process for the Department. This position independently prepares and assists agency staff in preparing various budget worksheets reviews worksheets prepared by division staff and enters and verifies data into the Integrated Budget Information System (IBIS).

This position has a lead role in working with the Departments State Budget Analysts at the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) and Division management within DOI in the continuing development of the Program Budget elements and Strategic Plan with the focus on developing strategies for realizing goals and key measures for evaluating performance. This position is responsible for verifying that all budget codes for the Division are properly budgeted to the detail account level before the books can be closed on a cash basis for each month. This position prepares reviews and approves the Departments internal budget revisions for compliance with OSBM rules and regulations. This position also investigates unusual variances and makes adjustments as necessary. This position is responsible for funding availability verification and financial approval of requisitions in e-procurement for departmental purchases.

This position is responsible for the validation of account and AMU combinations in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and for the maintenance of the Chart of Accounts for the Department. This position monitors the budgets for employee salaries and benefits and contracts to determine the requirements for and availability of lapsed salary funds and prepares the lapsed salary usage report each month.

This position should possess or acquire an extensive knowledge of the Department and each of its divisions. This position should have a thorough knowledge of the IBIS and Salary Control Systems NCFS and FIORI. The position also analyzes legislation and budget and fiscal policies to communicate with Division Management the impact on each Sections budget. This position periodically meets with Division leadership to discuss budget issues the base budget change budget reversion targets etc. This position also supervises two full time positions. Work plans and appraisals are reviewed and completed on an interim and yearly basis through the NCVIP program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Applying considerable knowledge of the principles practices and theories of accounting auditing budgeting or financial management to everyday tasks.

- Interpret and analyze financial data and reports.

- Communicating effectively in a clear and concise manner in both oral and written form.

- Considerable knowledge of office management and organizational concepts.

- Interpret complicated federal and state statutes rules and regulations pertaining to applicable programs.

- Manage professional accounting budget and clerical staff.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge skills and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles practices and theories of accounting auditingbudgeting or financial management.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental finances and institutional fund accounting.
• Considerable knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes.
• This position should have a thorough knowledge of the IBIS and Salary Control Systems NCFS and FIORI.
• Experience managing a professional accounting and budget staff.

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.

Bachelors 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.

Additional Preference: Candidate internal to state government.

Benefits of NC State Employment:

We value our employees and offer a wide varietyof competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits include:

• 12 Annual paid Holidays
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by AETNA
• Supplemental Benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts Accident Insurance Cancer & Specified Disease Critical Illness Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

Learn more about employee perks/benefits:

• Why Work For NC
• NC OSHR: Benefits

Supplemental and Contact Information:

For consideration for this vacancy all applicants must complete an online application using the APPLY button above.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information on the State Application. Any information omitted from your application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

***Applications with see attached or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy***

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript.

The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission may conduct criminal history checks of all job applicants recommended for employment. Failure to accurately acknowledge information on criminal convictions on the state application form will be grounds for non-consideration of applications disciplinary action and possible criminal prosecution.

The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission is anEqual Employment Opportunityemployer and uses the merit-based recruitment and selection plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals.

• Academic Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions and will be verified. If you are selected for a position at DOI/IC your academic credentials will be verified.
• Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.
• Applicants seeking Veterans Preference under N.C.G.S .126 must submit a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. This information may be attached to the online application or be faxed on or before the closing date.

Applicants may check the status of their application for a vacancy at any time by logging in to the government jobs system. Once the applicant has logged in the status of each submitted application is documented next to each vacancy for which they have applied.

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:

Carlie Perry

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