FINANCE PLANNING MANAGER

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

5d•$78,100 - $80,300•Remote

About The Position

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov [https://des.az.gov/]; or click on the link here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nik5MiXqOV8] to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team! The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Finance Planning Manager with the Finance and Business Operations Administration (FBOA). This position is responsible for supervision of all financial, accounting, auditing, funding, and budgetary activities of assigned administrations within the Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) and ensures that all rules, codes, and federal and state regulations are followed in performing these functions. 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of administration with special reference to organization.
Knowledge of fiscal management and budgetary control.
Skill in analysis, interpretation, and reconciliation of complex financial data, including forecasts and projections.
Skill in development of work plans; organization and prioritizing of multiple complex projects
Ability to be a leader who is involved in the management team.
Ability to facilitate and lead meetings with executive level positions.

Nice To Haves

The Candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration or a Master's degree in Business Administration; a Master's degree in Public Administration or a Master's degree in a related field such as accounting, finance or economics from an accredited College or University; or three (3) or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Provides technical assistance, review work, and ensure accuracy of the products produced by a team of professional level budget managers and financial analysts. Has a comprehensive understanding of the operations of the assigned programs and their interrelationships to the Department.
Plans, manages, organizes, directs, supervises, and personally performs professional budgeting and finance activities in accordance with the principles and procedures of federal and state regulations.
Compiles revenue, expenditures, appropriations, and obligations data to analyze, monitor, interpret, and report financial information, evaluate financial, economic, and case load trends and make projections of financial requirements of assigned programs. Compile programmatic data in response to special requests covering a broad spectrum.
Develops strategies to enhance funding and provides advice to executive management regarding allocation of resources to implement priorities.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities