Finance Supervisor

This position is responsible for supporting the finance group manager in developing the work program. Will monitor the subprogram activities. Research guidelines forproblem solving and accurate data for guidance. Perform reconciliation and research needed to balance the work program and subprograms. Develop and maintain reportsfor financial management and monitoring. Will develop and provide training to stakeholders. Will provide support and guidance to the Financial Analysts staff.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Monitor the subprogram to ensure balance. This includes coordination with internal partners. Perform reconciliation the 2 yearwork program to ensure it is balanced. This includes coordination with stakeholders internal and external partners. Regularly monitor activitiesamendments and other requests.

Advising management on accounting problems on the effects of accounting changes and on measures proposed to revise program plans orcurrent practices or to improve financial management. Supporting external auditors in their work; coordinating and/or supporting internal auditfunctions.

Supervise and support finance staff. Assist in work program closeout and new work program setup. Coordinate meetings with stakeholders tosupport the delivery of the work program. Conduct surveys to find opportunities for process improvements.

Knowledge of:

• Management and supervisory roles andresponsibilities
• Monitoring budget and and businessprocess development
• Strategic planning and performancemeasure concepts
• Government business principles
• Project management principles andpractices to determine program directionwork plan goals monitor and evaluateaccomplishments
• Government principles concepts andcurrent practices

Skill in:

• Maintaining clear consistentcommunication with stakeholders teammembers and clients regarding projectupdates risks and goals.
• Business finance and budgeting skills
• Data analysis of project performancemetrics to make data-driven presentation
• Working with leadership and managementon development and evaluation of fundingreporting and performance measurement.
• Analyze and interpret data policies stateand federal regulations and contractlanguage.
• Strong problem solving skills includingidentifying defining a problem analysis anddevelopment of solutions
• Development of report designs for dataanalysis tools
• Google Sheet Doc presentation MSExcel Word Powerpoint Access BusinessObjects or similar software tools

Ability to:

• Develop and complement businessplanning initiatives
• Understand complex process and system
• Adopt to changing organization structuralshift
• Develop financial projections to provideleadership direction for decision making
• Work with internal and externalstakeholders
• Financial business and personnelmanagement
• Effectively manage disagreements amongstaff members
• Structure workloads establish deadlinesand ensure the efficient completion ofmediating disputes

Masters Degree in Management Finance Accounting Administration or Business

Bachelors Degree in Business Finance Accounting or Administration OR 5 years in Management or supervisory role to replace
degree.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.