Financial Supervisor

Mahoning County•Mahoning County, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Supervisor reports to the Fiscal Program Administrator and serves as the primary fiscal liaison to the Agency’s social services programs. The role connects program operations with financial management to support compliance, accuracy, and efficient use of resources. It also performs and oversees technical accounting and business operations, including bookkeeping, financial reconciliation, and maintenance of reliable financial records. The position oversees payroll and placement-contracting processes and supervises staff responsible for SACWIS compliance, IV-E eligibility, and SACWIS coordination. It supports fiscal components of adoption assistance and kinship permanency programs, assists with audits, and provides backup to the Account Clerk. The supervisor directs and develops staff, maintains compliance with county policies and applicable laws, and helps ensure effective unit operations and customer service.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is acceptable; five years of experience in the listed areas is required.
Five years of experience in budgeting, bookkeeping, inventory control, public accounting, accounts receivable, labor relations, workforce planning, employee training and development, supervision, public relations, office practices and procedures, and county government structure and processes.
Ability to apply accounting principles, analyze variables and select a course of action, use statistical analysis, write and edit reports and specifications, and work effectively in team decision-making.
Ability to create a positive, collaborative work environment as a manager and work effectively with the public and county and government officials.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer database software.
In-depth knowledge of public finance, financial record keeping, and generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, financial accounting standards, governmental account board standards, and the Ohio Revised Code.
Ability to prepare, proofread, quality-assure, disseminate, and file office documents.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous, and cooperative working relationships with county employees, officials, and the public.
Ability to adapt with minimal or no advance notice to changing business practices and work in a time-sensitive environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple concurrent tasks or assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Sound judgment when applying policies, rules, and regulations.
Ability to organize and maintain large volumes of information.
Ability to operate a personal computer, copier, scanner, printer, fax machine, calculator, and telephone.
Ability to perform generally sedentary office work that may require occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.
A master’s degree in accounting or social services combined with applicable experience is most preferred.

Responsibilities

Process employee payroll and timesheets using McMe and PARS, and prepare monthly and quarterly payroll reports.
Manage the Agency’s Title IV-E placement contracting process using procedures established by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth.
Supervise the SACWIS Compliance Specialist, ensuring placement, legal, contract, and eligibility information is accurate and compliant with Title IV-E requirements.
Supervise the IV-E Eligibility Specialist and review eligibility determinations and case records for foster care, adoption, kinship, and related Medicaid programs.
Supervise the SACWIS Coordinator, including oversight of SACWIS, TEAM, and Traverse training, user setup, technical support, data integrity, case management, record maintenance, and reporting.
Provide backup intake screening as needed.
Oversee processing of the Agency’s Monthly Boarding Payroll.
Use computer applications for spreadsheets and maintain general accounts payable.
Assist with development and management of fiscal components of the Agency’s Adoption Assistance Subsidy and Kinship Permanency programs.
Assist with audits as required.
Plan, organize, assign, and direct staff work across fiscal operations; train, coach, counsel, lead, and evaluate staff.
Interpret county policies, procedures, rules, and laws; disseminate information; review and maintain employee timesheets; approve vacation; discipline staff; hear lower-level grievances; and mediate workplace conflicts.
Understand and train staff in payroll processes and reporting.
Assist with unit activities and workflow and ensure department policies and procedures are followed.
Back up and assist the Account Clerk when necessary.
Ensure staff receive customer-service training and evaluate training provided.
Maintain and increase knowledge and skills through meetings, conferences, seminars, and in-service training.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.