Financial and Operations Analyst

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is seeking a Financial and Operations Analyst in the Office for Administration and Finance. The agency's mission is to build more homes and lower housing costs across the Commonwealth through partnerships with municipalities, housing authorities, and community stakeholders. The Financial and Operations Analyst supports the development and administration of annual spending plans and budget requests for EOHLC, including IT, Administrative, House, and Senate budgets. They compile, analyze, and monitor budget data, spending trends, and proposed policy adjustments to support budget submissions and fiscal planning activities. The incumbent prepares fiscal analyses, budget reports, and supporting documentation related to management initiatives, legislative actions, and regulatory changes affecting agency programs. They also assist in the development of budget presentations, briefing materials, and other fiscal communications for agency leadership to support submissions to the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (ANF) for engagement with legislative stakeholders, including House and Senate Ways and Means Committees. The Financial and Operations Analyst reviews and processes financial transactions and accounting documents related to IT and administrative operations, including encumbrances, payments, allotments, transfers, and expenditure corrections. They collaborate with IT and Administrative staff to track expenditures, monitor available funding, reconcile accounts, identify cost savings, and ensure compliance with Commonwealth fiscal policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in work simplification, management analysis, program analysis, methods analysis, economic analysis, fiscal analysis, financial analysis, budget analysis or in program administration or program management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management, public administration, industrial engineering or industrial management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
• II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management, public administration, industrial engineering or industrial management may be substituted for the required experience.
• III. A Bachelor's degree or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management, public administration, industrial engineering or industrial management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Technically savvy with the ability to learn new programs and systems quickly.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in performing financial and analytical work.
• Knowledge of MMARS/MOSAIC and Commonwealth Information Warehouse.
• Strong presentation skills, in-person and virtually, and the ability to prepare charts, presentations, and other visual aids.
• Knowledge of Division of Housing Stabilization programs, policies, and systems is a plus.
• At least intermediate proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, encumbrances, and payments in MOSAIC in accordance with Office of the Comptroller’s policies.
• Review invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
• Match invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
• Ensure timely payment processing within statewide payment guidelines.
• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor payment inquiries.
• Meet regularly with Budget Director and HLC financial representatives to resolve spending variances.
• Report spending actuals and projections on a monthly basis and more frequently (even daily) as needed to inform financial decisions.
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Monitor expenditures and identify discrepancies or variances.
• Work directly with subgrantees for federal grant programs to review expenditure reports.
• Support preparation of federal and other financial and grant reports.
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and fiscal reporting.
• Prepare reports and maintain transaction record trackers.
• Ensure compliance with state finance law, procurement requirements, and internal controls.
• Maintain documentation to support audit readiness and financial transparency.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries.
• Apply knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Commonwealth policies to daily operations.
• Prepare and send State Appropriation Spending plan templates and maintenance schedules to Divisions.
• Compile and review submitted spending plans, and discuss recommendations and revisions with Budget Director.
• Collaborate with Division staff to collect and compile the information required to support accurate and timely responses to House and Senate budget analysts.
• Prepare and submit compiled budget materials and supporting documentation to the Budget Director for review and approval.
• Work closely with the Fiscal Managers to obtain the required information for Capital Investment Plan, Capital Spending Plan, Cashflow and Capital Allotment.
• Send the compiled Capital Investment Plan, Capital Spending Plan, Cashflow and Capital Allotment documents to the Budget Director.
• Identify opportunities to improve Budget processes and efficiency.
• Develop or update procedures and job aids.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree