Chief Of Fiscal/Administrative Services 2(Hybrid)

1 month ago

Hartford, United States State of Connecticut Remote Work Freelance Full time

Introduction
At theState of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS), we're seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services 2 (CFO) where you'll play a crucial role in providing information and analysis used to formulate public policy for DSS. As a key leader, you'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including federal agencies, policymakers, health providers, and advocates.

What We Can Offer You:

Visit our newState Employee Benefits Overview pageThe opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible ScheduleProfessional growth and development opportunitiesA healthy work/life balance to all employees
Position Highlights

Anticipated vacancy in this leadership position within the management team of DSS' Division of Financial Services (DFS)Located at Central Office at 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CTFull-time, 40 hours per weekFirst shift, 8:00am – 4:30pmMonday through Friday (Hybrid)Telework is usually offered at the maximum level permitted by state and agency policy

Your Role as our CFO

Leading the management team of Division of Financial Services (DFS) as the agency’s Chief Financial OfficerDirecting the development of comprehensive financial plans to carry out agency goals and objectives efficiently and effectivelyDeveloping and enhancing financial forecasting models and forecast transparency for both internal and external stakeholders and to inform the agency's objectivesDeveloping and enhancing financial reporting for internal and external stakeholder use, fostering operational and financial transparency for the agencySupporting over 840,000 Connecticut residents through providing input on issues involving changes in policy, laws, or regulations which may have a significant budgetary impact

Discover the opportunity to:

Develop detailed fraud referral reports.Work closely with the Office of the Attorney General, The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Investigations.Investigate complaints made to DSS and evaluate for possible agency action using various resources.Who We Are

The Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency.  Within DSS, the Division of Social Work administers services to a variety of populations including older persons, families and individuals experiencing crisis, and persons with disabilities.  Programs include, Protective Services for the Elderly, Domestic Violence Support Services, Social Work In-Home Supports and the Conservator of Person and Estate.

We hope you pursue joining our team and encourage you to detail your related experience on the application

Selection Plan
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Application Process:

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.

Selection Process:

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

Contact Information:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. 

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for administering the fiscal and administrative programs and operations of the agency.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Administers staff and operations of a major fiscal or fiscal/administrative services division including budget preparation and management, accounting and financial reporting and analysis;Develops, implements and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives;Designs and develops division programs and activities;Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;Determines appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff;Designs and implements performance review standards for division staff;Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on policy or program activities;Acts as liaison for department with internal and external state contacts;Directs financial planning activities including long and short-term forecasting;Assists EDP experts in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems;Utilizes EDP systems for financial analyses;Prepares programmatic fiscal/administrative analysis and impact statements on proposed regulations and legislation;Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;May direct a program of internal and/or external audit;May direct support services such as maintenance, duplicating services, switchboard, mailroom, food services, security and housekeeping;Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;and ability to apply principles and practices of public administration with special references to governmental budget management and governmental accounting;principles and procedures of personnel, payroll, purchasing, grant administration and contract administration;Considerable interpersonal skills;oral and written communication skills;Considerable ability in preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports;Ability to utilize EDP systems for financial management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Ten (10) 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 or budgeting function.*
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must be at a managerial level.

NOTE: For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of an Assistant Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services, a Principal Budget Specialist or Fiscal/Administrative Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (l5) 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.
*Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to promote collaborative team efforts and governance across all aspects of the financial enterpriseAbility to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative programs and oversee development of program improvementsAbility to analyze complex fiscal and operational dataAbility to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Conclusion
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.
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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