Fiscal Officer

The primary purpose of the Fiscal Officer 2 classification is to provide strategic management and monitoring of the accounting and finance functions of the agency, and oversee assigned staff.

Manage the day-to-day operations of the financial reporting, cash management and processing for the agency, including accounts receivable/payable and fund balances. Prepare complex financial documents and reports. Provide strategic management of the accounting and policies of the agency and participate in agency strategic plan development in conjunction with the Assistant Director, Chief Financial Officer. Investigate and resolve budget or financial problems, resolve billing disputes, review, coordinate and approve all aspects of accounts payable, monitor reimbursement of any funding and provide supervision, hiring, training, performance appraisals, timesheets, attendance records, and other related functions to assigned staff.

Develop procedures for the fiscal division in conjunction with the Assistant Director, Chief Financial Officer and assist with the development and management of data processing systems.

Prepare and analyze the annual budget and assist with preparation and analysis of budgeted program performance measures. Design and update fiscal accounting procedures and ensure division compliance with applicable state and/or federal regulations. Manage and oversee the relationships between external independent auditors and the agency, assist with revising the agency's strategic business plan, lead agency’s managing for results and performance-based budgeting, and prepare and analyze quarterly forecasts (e.g., expenditures, revenues and fund balances).

Prepare complex spreadsheets and reports for executive review that reflect the agency's overall status, related financial statements and various financial reports needed to monitor the budget. Prepare special reports, assist with new initiatives and projects that affect agency finances and determine related financial impact, perform reconciliation of bank account used for credit card receipts, authorize purchase expenditures and coordinate year-end process with other agency staff.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with five (5) years of accounting, finance, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. No additional license or certification is required.

Ability to assign, review, plan, and coordinate the work of other employees, provide instruction to other employees, maintain department standards, recommend the discipline or discharge of other employees, act on employee problems and recommend the transfer, promotion, or salary increase of other employees.