SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
- 525822
- PHOENIX
- REMOTE OPTIONS
- DEPT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
- Full-time
- Closing at: Apr 25 2024 at 23:55 MST
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Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.
SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
Job Location:
Division of Financial Operations
Financial Services Administration
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $120,000 - $128,000 Annually
Grade: 28
Closing Date: April 25, 2024
Job Summary:
Would you like to be a part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view 'Our DES' video. Come Join the DES Team!
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Financial Services Administrator for the Division of Financial Operations, Financial Services Administration (FSA). This position directs all financial activity for the Agency through subordinates: Budget and Finance Managers, Senior Managing Analysts, Managing Analysts, Senior Financial Analysts, and Financial Analysts; and provides leadership to finance and business professionals across the Department by setting standards, sharing best practices, and facilitating effective problem solving across the different finance entities of the Department.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Develop strategic financial plans and recommendations for the Agency on all financial matters for executive-level management.
• Manage and oversee reconciliations of accounts, general ledgers, and ad-hoc analysis. Recommend cost allocation methodologies and identify cost-savings and revenue maximization opportunities; ensure compliance with the Arizona State Accounting Manual, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and applicable State and Federal Regulations; and identify, recommend, and implement potential solutions to potential internal control weaknesses.
• Monitor financial activities including revenues, expenditures, appropriations, budgets, and obligations; and consult with Division leadership in Operating Plan Meetings and executive-level management.
• Oversee the agency's annual budget process including the development and submission to OSPB including in-depth analysis of financial issues, development of decision packages, completion of entry and electronic submission to OSPB, continuous evaluation of legislative proposals, and coordination of statutorily required reporting and requests.
• Collaborate with business and finance leaders in the Divisions to educate, empower, and build succession plans mitigating risk to the agency.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
• Financial accounting methods.
• Principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting and financial management.
• Policies, procedures, programs, and business goals; expert in business process design/redesign; State government processes.
• Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.
Skills in:
• Multiple leadership and supervision techniques including interpersonal skills; building and maintaining professional working relationships and emotional intelligence.
• Grant management, budgetary, financial management, and accounting and auditing; demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
Ability to:
• Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Analytically and logically resolve issues and interpret findings, and arrive at sound, accurate judgments, and decisions.
• Produce high-quality deliverables, under short time constraints, for a sustained period of time.
• Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community and promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment.
Selective Preference(s):
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field from an accredited college required, and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in budget development, governmental accounting experience, and extensive experience in reporting and database systems.
• Master's degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field may substitute for the above preferred experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursem*nt
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State-sponsored retirement contribution plan, and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS-defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines, and effective dates.
Contact Us:
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Rose Ibe at (928) 225-4382 or RIbe@azdes.gov.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (928) 225-4382 or RIbe@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
