Deputy Director of Fiscal Operations

Deputy Director of Fiscal Operations

Direct Hire | Full-Time | Exempt

Salary: up to $110,000 annually
Location: Onsite, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Overview

The Deputy Director of Fiscal Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for all fiscal functions, ensuring strong financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational sustainability. This role oversees fiscal operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and budget development in alignment with federal, state, and local workforce regulations. The ideal candidate brings deep public sector or workforce program financial expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a continuous improvement mindset.

About Our Client

MMC Group is proud to partner with an award-winning employment and training organization that prepares and places individuals into meaningful, productive employment across Texas, Nevada, Florida, and additional markets. This role is based in the Dallas area and works alongside a highly tenured, professional leadership and fiscal team committed to operational excellence and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Fiscal Operations department, aligning financial objectives with organizational goals
• Manage, monitor, and oversee departmental budgets and performance measures, ensuring appropriate internal controls are established and maintained
• Develop and implement annual budgets, initiate budget requests, track expenditures, prepare financial forecasts, and develop corrective action plans as needed
• Establish and maintain financial reporting systems, accounting systems, and accounting procedures in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• Ensure compliance with Workforce Solutions contracts and funding requirements
• Serve as the primary fiscal liaison with external auditors, providing oversight and leadership in resolving audit findings and fiscal matters
• Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of budget control methods, fiscal policies, and workforce-related financial regulations
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts (FMGC)
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and implement fiscal strategies while measuring outcomes and accountability
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and advanced accounting theory
• Proven capability to establish business objectives and provide strategic fiscal leadership

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Accounting or a related field required
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant fiscal or accounting experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
• Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
• Valid driver's license with proof of insurance and a satisfactory driving record
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based and may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting up to 10 pounds. Visual acuity, hearing, and speech are required to perform essential job functions. Occasional local travel may be required. Flexible hours may be necessary based on business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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