Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1

The State of Connecticut, Department of Banking (DOB) seeks qualified individuals for the position of Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1.  The work location is 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford.  This position is a 40 hour work week, Monday through Friday, 1st shift. 

This position functions as the agency's chief financial officer and directs fiscal functions for the DOB.  These functions include:  Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Budget preparation and monthly financial reporting.  Revenue of 35M, expenditures of 20M per Fiscal Year.  This position manages one Fiscal Office. Duties include but not limited to: Coordinating and managing all fiscal activities for DOB; develops and analyzes reports; interprets Laws and Regulations as it pertains to accounting and State Rules and Regulations; oversees Mail Services; participates as a member of the leadership team to develop strategy, Lean initiatives and evaluates the impact of proposed Legislation/regulation; manages staff; prepares annual performance appraisals; serves as liaison for Records Management, Lean Management and financial reporting to external agencies (i.e. Auditors of Public Accounts, Comptrollers, Treasurer, OPM, DAS and outside vendors.

Please ensure your application is complete and you have included your Resume in the "Resume Tab" of your application.  At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include cover letter, performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring manager.  Any questions pertaining to this job posting should be directed to Jennifer Blum: Jennifer.Blum@ct.gov, 860-713-5314.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT 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.

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

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.

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.

* Work experience with General Ledger
* CORE experience in Financial Module
* Work experience with Financial reporting & Analysis
* Work Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment

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.