Fiscal Manager

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develop and defend the agency's annual budget, including amendments, revisions, and reporting. Prepare and oversee the preparation of financial reports to meet federal, state, and local requirements. Supervise fiscal unit staff. Report to and work closely with the Deputy Director to ensure proper oversight of the fiscal processes and to ensure that all relevant county, state, and federal policies are followed. Work involves the development and monitoring of the department's annual County budget and the Needs-Based Planning Budget required annually by the State Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF), including all amendments and revisions. The fiscal Manager will oversee the quarterly invoice submission to DHS/OCYF for all funds and accounts. Supports and attends, as needed, all fiscal-related meetings associated with County or State budgets and fiscal updates to provide analysis and dissemination of financial information.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Performs Analysis including cost projections, wage, overtime, headcount, unit costs, per diem, fee for service, ROI, random moment time studies and related impacts of proposed policies, year-to-date spending, and budget needs.
• Ensures programmatic compliance for eligible costs and timely submission of all budgets and invoicing including funding, cost, and statistical reporting.
• Responsible for fiscal, budget, and internal and external financial reporting oversight, support, and analysis pertaining to Children & Youth Services.
• Meets with fiscal staff, Budget Office staff, Children & Youth Services director, Managers and Contract oversight, CFO and CAO to provide fiscal analysis, support, and feedback.
• Responsible for annual budget review, evaluation, and monthly monitoring process, including evaluation and submission of relevant budget modifications, including budget transfer and appropriation requests.
• Identifies and monitors key financial performance drivers.
• Ensures internal and external reporting need is supported by generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting standards, general ledger transactional data, and a properly constructed chart of accounts.
• Works with directors, fiscal officers, and Controller department staff to recommend accounting process changes to enable an accurate close and improve the accuracy and reliability of transaction accounting and related financial data.
• Makes budget recommendations by analyzing financial transaction data in accordance with GFOA budget guidelines and generally accepted government accounting standards.
• Maintain direct responsibility for all fiscal and accounting functions associated with the contract between the County and the Department of Human Services (DHS). Including participation in using the Children Management Services software provided by DHS
• Guide, interpret, analyze, and communicate financial and operation matters to the Deputy Director and Administrator and aid in decision-making processes, which involves interactions to ensure proper oversight of the fiscal processes and that all relevant county, state, and federal policies are followed.
• Oversee department budget and budget revisions for the County, State, and Federal Government. Control and use the financial resources of the department to process invoices for payment and funds transfer. Annual budget development includes wage and fringe benefit budget development, income and cost forecasting, coordination, monitoring, union contract negotiations impact analysis, and wage and benefits proposal impact analysis.
• Liaise with DHS for financial matters. Oversee DHS required reports (invoices, budget submissions, etc.) and ensure proper distribution of funds to all programs and departments to maximize use of resources for maximum output to the County and Community.
• Oversee distribution of grant funds from DHS. Review all requests for disbursements of funds. Approve or reject payments as defined by the DHS. Ensure spending and distributions comply with all grant regulations.
• Responsible for the department's accounting within the County's general ledger system, preparing reconciliations as needed. Includes ongoing quarterly reporting of revenues and expenditures and reconciliation with the official general ledger record
• Participate in the annual audit. Work with auditors to complete the audit. Prepare the County's audit notes.
• Communicate financial concerns to the Deputy Director and Administrator. Attend regular financial meetings with the Administrator. Responsible for multiyear cash forecasting and monitoring. Address County concerns and recommend changes or ask for clarifications of fiscal reporting.
• Review report and statistical data from the state, county, and the DHS and Advisory Councils. Oversee the presentation of relevant annual financial reports to the Deputy Director, Administrator, management staff, Board of Commissioners, and Advisory Councils.
• Manage all accounts receivable carried through to collection.
• Make payments to providers in a timely manner and within the guidelines of contracts.
• Convert county calendar year basis or recording expenses and revenues to state fiscal year accrual basis.
• Supervise fiscal unit staff.
• Oversee and process Title IV-E Federal Grant Funding and all other grant invoice submissions required by DHS and OCYF.
• Prepare and coordinate all aspects of the annual State Needs Based Budget.
• Prepare and coordinate all aspects of the annual County of Berks budget submission and related forms, submissions, and analysis.
• Prepare and coordinate all aspects of County period close requirements, including entry of receivables, reconciliations, and required Audit preparation and documentation. Performs grant reconciliations on a quarterly basis for the County Controller's Office to sustain quarterly, semi-annual, and year-end close procedures
• Provide backup to other positions, as needed.
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Occasionally travel on an as-needed basis for training and to complete assigned duties.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business with emphasis in accounting or finance
• 5+ years of recent experience in public sector financial accounting and and/or budgetary analysis or related private sector experience.
• One year of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• FBI, State police, and ChildLine clearances
• Valid state-issued driver's license. (keep only if applicable to the position.)

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of generally accepted government accounting principles as they pertain to fund accounting.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing and cost accounting.
• Working knowledge of the criteria for operating versus quasi-external operating transfer classifications.
• Ability to analyze complex financial-related activities.
• Ability to analyze Regulatory Acts and translate the economic provisions into budget dollars and related general fund impact.
• Ability to evaluate, develop, and institute new accounting forms, records, procedures, and controls.
• Ability to develop and implement fiscal goals and objectives.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to function autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others.
• Ability to initiate work independently and assume leadership on critical issues.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven attention to detail and timely follow-through.
• Accomplished user of Excel and PowerPoint to create financial analysis, including the creation of pivot tables and the use of import function.
• Extremely organized and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and reprioritize goals and deliverables on a daily and weekly basis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the office is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, talking, hearing, using hands to handle and feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds a distance of 15 feet or less.

Eyestrain - Long periods of time looking at a computer screen.

Long periods of sitting are required when analysis must be completed.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office environment

The position requires occasional travel outside of Berks County, and overnight travel may be required. Incumbent must have access to transportation.

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.

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