Job Description

Fiscal Officer VIII – Chief Financial Officer – (2400032J)

Description

DCR is a statewide agency which employees over 1,000 colleagues.  The Department of Conservation and recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances the natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. DCR is a dynamic agency, and includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection, lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, pools rinks, trails and parkways.

DCR seeks applicants for the position of Fiscal Officer VIII –Chief Financial Officer, office located at 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA.  Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process.

This position manages the procurement of goods and services and all contracts that support the operations of the agency.

Reporting to the Director of Administration and Finance, the Chief Financial Officer plays a major role in decisions around the allocation of resources to execute priorities of the Agency and serves as a member of the senior leadership team. The incumbent will lead and manage the Agency’s financial responsibilities including operating, capital, federal, trust and revenue. The CFO ensures that all financial planning is compliant with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) priorities, spending and staffing targets, program objectives and maximizes the use of available funding.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Manages all financial budgeting and transactions associated with the operating and capital budgets, federal grant opportunities, trust funds, and the collection of all revenue within the Agency.
• Assumes the responsibility for all financial, accounting, and budget issues for the Department including establishing an internal structure, with internal written procedures, and sufficient oversight to effectively manage department activities and monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Evaluates department staff, provides supervision and support to staff through timely feedback and facilitate the ability to achieve highest level of professional growth, performance and career advancement through establishment of short-term and long-range goals, and provide adequate resources to meet team and departmental objectives.
• Orchestrate team meetings, meet individually with department employees and supervisors to ensure performance enhancement and providing transparency into events and issues impacting the agency and department operations.
• The CFO participates in senior leadership meetings for the Agency and advises on key strategic decisions.  Also participates in various meetings within the agency such as department head huddles, committees, Agency briefings and external meetings as needed.
• Responsible for the fiscal audits and financial risk assessments and comptroller responsibilities including the production of monthly budget reports, analytical reports and communicates the financial viability of the Agency. Ensures that there is either appropriate segregation of duties or appropriate secondary review of fiscal obligations, expenditures, and reporting requirements to maintain adequate fiscal control and accountability.
• Manages various non-appropriated bank accounts and attends pertinent training sessions related to fiscal responsibilities within the Department. Obtains and provides to appropriate staff the necessary training, materials, Intranet/Internet access, and newly issued policies and other materials to enable staff to effectively manage department fiscal activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. (10%)
• Prepares the annual budget, maintenance and spending plans and oversees the capital improvement budget and spending. Works closely with Department Head and staff to ensure that department expenditures (including payroll) will not exceed appropriations in violation of state finance law and that, if appropriation shortfalls are anticipated, the necessary steps are taken to reduce department obligations and expenditures to live within current appropriations.
• Oversee the management of an asset inventory system to maintain inventory control, facilitate budget and capital expenditure planning and asset replacement.
• Oversee staffing and overtime expenses; analyze data to identify patterns and trends impacting the fiscal health of the agency.
• Communicates and partners on a regular basis; acts as a liaison for internal controls, GAAP, MMARs, single audit liaison and reporting requirements including but not limited to GAAP, GASB83, Fixed Assets, internal control questionnaire and other as requested.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of management experience within a public organization (preferably state government) of which the major duties included financial oversight and fiscal management.
• Demonstrated success in the role of senior financial leader.
• Experience with the Commonwealth’s budget planning process, Comptroller regulations and financial systems.
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of financial management, including financial analysis budgeting, procurement, federal grants, forecasting, and management.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices applied to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and related accounting methods promulgated by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
• Leadership ability, especially related to program design and implementation demonstrating financial acumen, confidence and executive presence.
• Strong analytical skills and experience translating a strategic vision into an operational model.
• Record of managing a team of direct and/or indirect senior-level administrators; engaging and developing staff.
• Skilled in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision making to achieve objectives.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook; knowledge and experience using an MBA platform for budgeting (experience with MMARS – Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System a plus).

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.

Substitutions:

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

1. 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.

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

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.

Official Title: Fiscal Officer VIII

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza

Job

: Accounting and Finance

Agency

: Department of Conservation & Recreation

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: Mar 11, 2024, 5:48:19 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 104,479.32 – 161,458.43 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Moneesha Dasgupta – 6176450358

Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)

Confidential: Yes

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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