STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1

Recruitment #260219-0914AR-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is seeking a strategic and accountable Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1 to supervise the Statewide Accounting and Statutory Reporting Unit in the Budget and Financial Analysis Division. This position provides key financial guidance and support to all state agencies related to accounting policies, procedures, and budgets. 

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Full-Time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
  • Hybrid (office/telework) may be available
THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF
  • You have deep experience in governmental budgeting and accounting, are comfortable managing large appropriations, and take pride in ensuring fiscal integrity, compliance, and strong internal controls. 
  • You have supervised professional staff, developed procedures, set priorities across multiple fiscal functions, and believe in coaching others while maintaining high performance standards. 
  • You are confident preparing fiscal analyses, impact statements, and executive-level reports, and are comfortable advising leadership on the budgetary implications of policy, legislation, contracts, or operational changes. 
  • You value transparency, stewardship of public funds, and cross-agency collaboration and bring strong interpersonal skills, professional judgment, and the ability to work effectively with leadership and external partners. 
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
  • Maintain budgets based on appropriation acts, bond bills, B-107 documents, and bond commission authorizations;
  • Prepare and approve accounting entries as required by state statute and other directives;
  • Review and authorize budget appropriations and allotment documents processed in Core-CT;
  • Oversee and conduct the monthly general ledger and fiscal year-end close processes;
  • Oversee monthly reconciliations of the state’s various funds and Special Identification Codes.
  • Coordinate the fiscal year-end close process with the Core-CT budget team to close the budgets and general ledgers for Mod_Accrl and Mod_Cash, and establish required budgets in the new fiscal year;
  • Work with and supervise staff in the preparation of the state’s annual September 30th year-end and statutory/budgetary financial statements;
  • Serve as a liaison between the division and state auditors during the audit of the state’s annual statutory/budgetary financial statements;
  • Contribute to and review components of the state’s Annual Budgetary Report – Legal Basis;
  • Coordinate and supervise preparation of additional statewide fiscal products;
  • Participate in the development of budgetary and accounting policies/procedures; 
  • Provide guidance and training to staff within the unit;
  • Perform other tasks as needed.
ABOUT US
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, administer employee and retiree benefits, develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments, and the public. 

We are located in the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This state-of-the-art building offers free garage parking, an on-site cafeteria, and ergonomic workspaces.

The Budget and Financial Analysis division performs the state’s accounting and financial reporting functions and develops and executes the agency budget. The division is accountable for posting, analyzing, and reporting state expenditures and regularly monitors the health of the state’s budget condition.

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY
  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the Office of the State Comptroller for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. 
AFTER YOU APPLY
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  • Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
  • Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Office of the State Comptroller are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks, subject to the provisions of Section 31-51i and conducted in accordance with Section 29-17a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. 
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  • If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the agency’s human resources team at osc.hr@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations; 
  • Determines priorities and plans unit work; 
  • Establishes and maintains unit procedures; 
  • Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; 
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Coordinates fiscal 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; 
  • Supervises and coordinates a variety of administrative functions such as grant administration, payroll, purchasing and contract administration; 
  • In addition to supervising fiscal/administrative functions may supervise support services; 
  • In a facility, in addition to the above, may ensure conformance with related standards of TJC, OSHA, Environmental Protection and other regulatory agencies; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been supervising professional level staff.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Budget Specialist or Fiscal/Administrative Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • Experience performing financial close functions and developing and analyzing financial statements.
  • Experience analyzing and evaluating financial records, methods, and procedures.
  • Experience leading and supervising a team of professional financial staff.  
  • Experience with Oracle/Peoplesoft Human Resource Management Systems and financial modules.
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access to prepare and format professional documents, run complex formulas and analyze data, develop and maintain databases and conduct data reporting.

Conclusion

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES AND THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  If you are requesting special accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact osc.hr@ct.gov.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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