Arizona Official Website of State of Arizona Hiring for FINANCE MANAGER at TEMPE Full Time

Job Summary :

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable?

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork.

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The Division of Child Care (DCC) is responsible for the development, oversight, and implementation of the Child Care and Development Fund State Plan, and additional federal child care relief investments which require states to ensure equitable access to high quality child care, focused on child development and well-being.

DCC is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Financial Manager. This position is responsible for assisting in administering a budget of approximately $1.

3 billion federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) dollars and providing oversight and management of the processes and daily fiscal operations, delivering extensive fiscal expertise, and assisting with all financial matters including, but not limited to strategic planning, monitoring financial activities including revenues, expenditures, appropriations, budgeting and obligations and contractual activities.

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 :

• Provide oversight and management of the DCC Accounting and Finance Unit; monitor for efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.
• Oversee and manage the division’s daily fiscal operations.
• Perform the supervision of work assignments, set work priorities, conduct staff meetings, and prepare staff evaluations for direct reports.
• Instruct, explain, and counsel fiscal staff in carrying out a variety of tasks including budget development and budget management.
• Assist with all financial matters including, but not limited to : strategic planning, monitoring financial activities including revenues, expenditures, appropriations, budgeting and obligations and contractual activities.
• Ensure division compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve a variety of financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Perform management control assessments of financial system related business processes and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge in :

• State laws, rules, regulations and procedures, goals and responsibilities.
• Cost Allocation Plans.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• The principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government and financial accounting, internal control structures and fiscal management.
• The methods and techniques of automated accounting systems.
• Reference materials such as federal regulations.
• Financial research methodologies.
• Supervisory techniques and team motivation.

Skills in :

• Analysis, interpretation and communication of financial data.
• Techniques required to maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems.
• Supervision including interpersonal skills and imparting knowledge to others.
• Oral and written communication.
• Examining, developing, re-engineering, and recommending financial policies and procedures.
• Interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.

Ability to :

• Effectively manage teams.
• Meet performance measures while providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policy and procedures.
• Motivate staff and improve performance.
• Analyze and interpret data.
• Build and maintain professional business relationships.
• Demonstrate excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.

Selective Preference(s) :

The ideal candidate for this position will have :

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, public administration, or related field. Master’s degree in one of these fields and / or professional certification (e.

g. certified public accountant) is a plus.

• Prefer practical work experience managing the budget / finances of a large, complex organization.
• Previous supervisory 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.) )

• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.

R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.

• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Candidate shall have or meet the requirements to obtain prior to their first day of employment, a valid Level One Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.

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
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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.

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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.