Fiscal Director

State of Massachusetts Fiscal Director Boston, Massachusetts Apply Now

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is seeking a Fiscal Director in the Office for Administration and Finance!

AGENCY MISSION: The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is charged with creating more homes in Massachusetts and lowering housing costs for residents. EOHLC works with municipalities, local housing authorities, non-profit organizations, and development partners to provide affordable housing options, financial assistance, and other support to Massachusetts communities.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE: The Fiscal Director oversees all fiscal policies and procedures for three of EOHLC’s divisions, including both state and federal annual appropriations and bond-funded capital expenditures. The Director must ensure successful collaboration with and oversight of contract agencies regarding all fiscal matters. The Fiscal Director manages a team of professional staff charged with administering the fiscal programs and is responsible for building and maintaining positive, responsive, and informative relationships between fiscal staff and other staff from the division they support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

1. BUDGET PROCESS:
   • Assists in the procurement and ensuring continuous availability and 100% utilization of funds for all programs.
   • Leads Division staff in preparation and analysis of financial modeling to project need for and use of funds.
   • Oversees the development of and coordinates the preparation of financial activities for various stakeholders.
2. TREASURER’S SYSTEM:
   • Responsible for managing compliance with all laws, regulations, and guidelines.
   • Manages the preparation of required reports.
   • Works closely with IT staff to develop necessary computer applications.
3. PROGRAMMATIC FISCAL ANALYSIS:
   • Responsible for providing programmatic fiscal analysis to ensure policy objectives are aligned with resources.
   • Determines financial consequences of changes in policy and develops complex analysis.
4. ACCOUNTING:
   • Oversees fiscal compliance of all terms and conditions stated in contracts.
   • Coordinates financial activities with the Office of the Comptroller.
5. SUPERVISION:
   • Manages fiscal staff supporting three of EOHLC’s divisions.
   • Supervises, motivates, and evaluates staff.
6. AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT:
   • Responsible for financial quality control reviews of all programs.
   • Works with program staff to ensure appropriate follow-up on corrective action.
7. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
   • Provides technical assistance to various industry groups.
   • Represents their Divisions in meetings with various stakeholders.
8. DEVELOPMENT OF FINANCIAL SYSTEMS:
   • Develops financial systems to support new program requirements.
   • Coordinates research of legislative initiatives at state and federal level.
9. REPORT PREPARATION:
   • Prepares financial reports tracking and communicating caseload information.
   • Coordinates the development of spreadsheets and written information for various stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Thorough understanding of the Commonwealth's financial operating systems.
2. Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and auditing.
3. Extensive experience with financial procedures.
4. Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
5. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
6. Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least six (6) years of professional experience in financial management work, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.