Fiscal Supervisor

Fiscal Supervisor

Under general supervision of the Health and Human Services Director, this position supervises staff, develops and plans programs, provides fiscal management, provides staff development, assures program quality, administers software systems, and directs the day-to-day operations of the Fiscal Unit. The Fiscal Supervisor manages and maintains the general ledger for the Health and Human Services (HHS) portion of the overall County budget.

This position ensures proper financial management of the HHS program, tracks expenditures, maintains compliance with grant guidelines and accurately reports financial data to the state and federal government.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising staff. Participating in and making recommendations for hire, transfer, and/or promotion of staff and assigning and directing work.
• Managing the Health and Human Services fiscal accounting functions. Maintaining Health and Human Services general ledger and financial reports.
• Preparing Health and Human Services financial and statistical reports.
• Preparing statistical information and assisting in the preparation and completion of the Health and Human Services budget. Monitoring expenditures and revenues, analyzing trends and recommending actions on accounting and budget issues.
• Managing, evaluating and monitoring accounting entry transactions, reconciliations, collections, recoveries, and processing of payables and receivables for all Health and Human Services programs.
• Authorizing area expenditures. Reviewing and recommending budget modifications as necessary.
• Preparing and overseeing financial information regarding grant management, providing oversight and ensuring compliance with Federal, State and local laws, regulations and/or standards. Assisting with and reconciling the county Financial Audit for Health and Human Services.
• Reviewing and interpreting policies and procedures from state oversight agencies, providing recommendations to HHS Administration for policy and procedure adjustments, and developing effective workflow processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinating with various units to track and update grant budgets. Managing deadlines and adhering to fiscal regulations for Federal and State operated grants to ensure funds are used appropriately.

Qualifications include:

• Valid Minnesota Driver's License, and
• Four-year (4) degree in accounting, billing, or a related field, and
• Three (3) years of experience, OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Skills include:

• Ability to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate information both written and orally to all individuals
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence and reports
• Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot issues and offer and implement solutions based on research, analysis, experience, and judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, service providers, staff, law enforcement agencies, court officials, federal agency representatives, medical facilities, and the public
• Ability to apply discretion, judgment, and organizational skills to a variety of projects, assignments, and situations
• Ability to administer and oversee a program
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
• Ability to make critical observations while under stressful circumstances
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prepare and administer a budget
• Ability to interpret statues, rules, policies, and statistical data
• Ability to make mathematical computations with and without mechanical assistance
• Knowledge of budget process sufficient to manage and monitor fiscal allocations and contracts with community service providers
• Knowledge of local government organizations and county operations to facilitate work and interactions across functions
• Knowledge of record retention schedule principles
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer software sufficient for departmental operations
• Knowledge of applicable State, Federal, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices

Nicollet County offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Pension plan for retirement
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• 11.5 paid holidays
• Generous leave plans
• Public Sector Loan Forgiveness
• Free employee assistance plan service