Senior Financial Advisor - Public Service Coordinator I

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• →Advise department leadership on budgets, financial trends, funding constraints, fiscal risks, and the financial and operational impacts of decisions. 

• →Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS), state fiscal policy, and applicable federal requirements to department accounting and financial reporting activities 

• →Lead and support budget and financial analysis, including budget development, revisions, expenditure forecasting, revenue projections, variance analysis, and fiscal impact reviews.  

• →Serve as the department's senior fiscal resource, providing guidance and oversight on complex accounting, budgeting, grants, and financial issues. Provide continuity of financial operations in absence of personnel.  

• →Work across offices and bureaus to understand needs, resolve fiscal issues, improve processes, and provide clear guidance to staff and leaders. 

• →Provide technical and functional oversight to fiscal staff, including review of work products, training, troubleshooting, and guidance on complex items; providing continuity of financial operations in absence of personnel. 

• →Review and process vendor payments, accounting reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and fixed asset accounting for accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation. 

• →Act as the primary source of information regarding programs and financial structures of DVEM and tracking projected program results. 

• →Support state and federal grants, including accounting, reimbursements, matching requirements, cost allocation, reporting, and closeout. 

• →Coordinate audits and corrective actions, including responses, documentation, and resolution of findings. 

• →Strengthen financial operations by developing internal controls, procedures, desk guides, and continuity plans. 

• →Monitor legislative activity affecting DVEM finances and prepare fiscal analyses, fiscal notes, and leadership briefings and other materials. 

• →Apply applicable accounting standards, state fiscal policies, and federal requirements to ensure accurate, compliant, and well-documented financial operations. 
  

• Analyze complex financial information and identify trends, risks, options, and impacts. 

• Apply accounting, budgeting, and fiscal principles to organizational and programmatic decisions. 

• Exercise sound judgment when addressing complex or sensitive fiscal matters. 

• Communicate financial information clearly to both fiscal and non-fiscal audiences. 

• Build effective working relationships with senior leaders, bureau and office staff, auditors, and external partners. 

• See the big picture while understanding the details and connect financial decisions to organizational priorities. 

• Provide technical guidance and influence decisions through expertise, collaboration, and sound recommendations. 

• Manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing organizational needs. 
  

Advanced education, training, and/or experience in cost/benefit and financial analysis and an understanding of fiscal program management and accounting principles. Candidates must be able to demonstrate competency in building effective relationships and collaborating with leaders, staff, and external partners. 

Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or closely related field.