Providence, RI17 days ago
p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of governmental accounting, budget execution and control, and fiscal management; a thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state legislation; a thorough knowledge of management and business administration principles and techniques; a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques involved in operating a financial tracking and reporting system; advanced knowledge of financial and budget related software; the ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and supervise the work of a staff engaged in performing departmental fiscal and administrative tasks; the ability to prepare and interpret financial reports, studies and analyses; advanced verbal and written communication skills; the ability to incorporate practices of business administration and fiscal management in developing complex programs for funding and budgeting; the ability to plan and direct the execution of fiscal management and methods studies and the composition of reports thereon; the ability to evaluate existing programs and to develop plans for their expansion, modification, or elimination; the ability to utilize automated financial management, budget preparation, contract administration and grant management systems; the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates, superiors, vendors, members of the legislature, other governmental agencies and departments; and related capacities and abilities.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To oversee the financial administration for a large and highly complex department's (as defined by the DOA Office of Management and Budget) fiscal and budgetary processes; to be responsible for all departmental fiscal functions including budget development, internal controls, and the fiscal administration of programs funded by state, federal, or other sources; to participate as a key member of the agency's executive leadership team in establishing and updating the agency's strategic planning documents and key performance metrics; and to do related work as required.