GNA Business Manager

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing the financial operations and processes
of the DFFM Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) Program. This includes performing
federal grant, agreement, and task order financial planning, analysis, and
professional administration at the statewide level for the agency. This position
works closely with other program managers (GNA, Finance, Procurement,
Operations) to manage the GNA business portfolio. The incumbent leads all
aspects of system and procedural development to meet the financial demands of
GNA business operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: State, Federal and agency policies, procedures, program rules, regulations and operating procedures relating to payroll and travel.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM).
• Financial management principles and practices. Office computer applications used in conjunction with State of Arizona applications AZ360, APP, and eCivis.
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Principles and practices of auditing procedures.
• Skills in: Managing payroll, fixed asset, billing, budget and financial operations.
• Using computers and related software applications.
• Excel and pivot tables.
• Time management.
• Written and verbal communications.
• Ability to: Build financial tracking systems.
• Learn, understand and apply state and federal laws as well as state and agency rules, procedures and policies.
• Establish and implement effective administrative programs and procedures.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Analyze complex problems and identify alternative solutions.
• Handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Ability to drive on State business.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in accounting/finance, or related field and 3 years of relevant accounting/finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tracking of agreement and project spending. Track stumpage, bond and surety payments, and other payments. Manage timber sale financial information and program revenue. Track and monitor federal reimbursements. Assist with Purchase Request development and closeout Purchase Orders.
• Develop financial plans for federal agreements and modifications. Track program accounting and perform reconciliations in coordination with the Finance team. Monitor funding levels and expenditures to ensure compliance and timelines. Perform grant and contract administrative duties.
• Develop and manage the financial tracking system for the GNA Program, including agreements, grants, partner funding, and projects.
• Develop narrative, financial, and statistical program reports.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees