Assistant Director - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

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Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them._

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - BUDGET AND FINANCE

Job Location:

Address:
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services
3839 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Posting Details:

Salary:
Up to $110,000/Annual (DOE)

Grade:
E3

Closing Date:
June 2, 2024

Job Summary:

Are You Ready to Lead the Charge in Transforming Veteran Services Through Strategic Financial Management?
The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services is actively seeking an Assistant Deputy Director for Budget and Finance.

This pivotal leadership position plays a crucial role in overseeing the agency's financial operations, ensuring that our fiscal practices and strategies are in perfect alignment with our mission to serve veterans.

If you are a finance professional with a proven track record in public sector financial management, strategic planning, and compliance, we warmly invite you to join our esteemed team.

As the Assistant Deputy Director for Budget and Finance, you will report directly to the ADVS Deputy Director, playing a crucial role in the financial services work unit.

Your responsibilities will span across directing accounting operations, grant program administration, payroll, and asset/inventory management, making you a key player in our financial management.

Your Impact:

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Financial Leadership: Provide executive oversight and leadership in managing the agency's finances, including budget forecasting for multiple funding sources.
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Strategic Analysis: Track budget status and prepare detailed reports informing strategic decisions.

Compliance and Advisory: Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, policies, procedures, and regulations, and advise the ADVS Director and Deputy Director on financial matters.

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Agency Representation: Represent ADVS in critical fiscal matters at various meetings and events with stakeholders such as the Office of Strategic Planning and Budget, the Auditor General's Office, and the Joint Legislative Committee.

Why Join Us?
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Impactful Mission: Directly influence the financial integrity of an organization dedicated to serving those who have served our country.
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Professional Growth: Lead in an environment that not only values transparency, accountability, and strategic financial management but also fosters your professional growth. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on our veterans' lives while advancing your career in finance.
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Comprehensive Benefits: By joining us, you will not only enjoy competitive benefits but also the satisfaction of contributing to the well-being of Arizona's veterans. We offer a supportive work environment that values your professional growth and encourages strategic financial management.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's 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 State's 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._

Job Duties:

As the Assistant Deputy Director for Budget and Finance you will:

Direct the activities of all work units in Financial Services, including accounting, grant administration, payroll, and asset/inventory management.
Provide leadership, financial management, and executive oversight
Ensure adherence to the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAMM) and compliance with relevant laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Track and forecast revenues, encumbrances, expenditures and budget capacity for all divisions within the agency, including multiple funding sources.
Ensure annual budget requests and draw downs of grant funding are timely and accurate
Oversee the accuracy of payroll
Participate in budget forecasting for multiple agency funding sources, track budget status, and prepare required budget reports
Represent the Director and/or Deputy Director as assigned at various meetings and events
Lead and develop special projects/Initiatives as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of effective leadership, executive management, and administration
ARS Title 38 and other state and federal laws, rules, regulations which govern the operations of the Department of Veterans' Services
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM)
Legislative process, Arizona's political structure, and the agency's role within the structure

Skills in: