Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1

The Department of Children and Families is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time (40 hours), Fiscal Administrative Manager 1, within the Fiscal Services Division. This position will be located at Central Office, 505 Hudson Street Hartford, CT.  The hours will be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch.

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application, as well as upload a cover letter, and last 2 performance evaluations with their submission.  Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. 

These documents may include:  performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.  

Should you have questions pertaining to any phase of this recruitment, please contact the hiring agency's human resources office: Cynthia Sailor, cynthia.sailor@ct.gov, (860)550-6484. 

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current state employee, who has permanent state status and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for directing a variety of complex, professional fiscal and administrative functions with a major emphasis on fiscal administration.

AGENCY, FACILITY OR INSTITUTION:

Directs staff and operations of fiscal/administrative office; coordinates, plans and manages activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of unit who might impact on program activities; coordinates fiscal management functions including budget preparation and management, accounting and financial reporting and analysis; assists in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems; utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports and analyses; prepares programmatic fiscal/administrative analysis and impact statements on proposed regulations and legislation; directs and coordinates a variety of administrative functions such as grant administration, personnel, payroll, purchasing and contract administration; in addition to managing fiscal/administrative functions may manage support services such as maintenance, duplicating services, switchboard, mailroom, food services, security and housekeeping; in a facility or institution, in addition to the above, may insure conformance with related standards of TJC, OSHA, Environmental Protection and other regulatory agencies; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration with special reference to governmental budget management and governmental accounting; knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; knowledge of principles and procedures of personnel, payroll, purchasing, grant administration and contract administration; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable ability in preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports; ability to analyze budgetary and related problems; ability to utilize EDP systems for financial management.

Nine (9) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administration, personnel, payroll, purchasing) at least one (1) of which must be an accounting function. Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been supervising professional level staff.
Note: For state employees this is the level of Fiscal/Administrative Supervisor.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

2. A Master's degree in public administration, business administration, or accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Extensive and current supervisory experience, strong interpersonal skills, including internal and external customers, cash management and reconciliation of cash ledgers and budget experience.  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.