Senior Fiscal Manager

NCTCOG • Arlington, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Agency Administration department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is searching for a Senior Fiscal Manager. The Senior Fiscal Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the Workforce Solutions North Central Texas (WSNCT) working with a team of accountants, auditors, and other finance professionals to ensure that all financial transactions are compliant, properly recorded and reported in accordance with government regulations and organizational policies. Other tasks may include developing and implementing new strategies to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of the WSNCT organization’s financial processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial regulations.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
• Strong communication skills to articulate persuasively and clearly about WSNCT initiatives.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and quickly react to changing business needs while meeting firm deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software

Nice To Haves

• Team Management - experience in supervising accounting staff, delegating tasks, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Conflict Resolution - skilled in addressing team or vendor disputes constructively.
• Cross-Department Collaboration - strong ability to work with department leaders (accounting, department operations) to align accounting operations with agency goals.
• Vendor Relationship Management - building and maintaining positive relationships with vendors for long-term partnerships.
• Certified Public Accountant
• Prior experience with Deltek Costpoint or other ERP system
• Prior experience with 2CFR200

Responsibilities

• Managing the accounting operations of WSNCT organization including monitoring cash flow and managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Coordinate the development of the WSNCT budget totaling approximately $140 million.
• Leading the development of the WSNCT annual financial statements.
• Providing financial advice and guidance to management regarding long-term planning, budgeting, forecasting future cash flow needs, and identifying potential problems that may arise from changes in regulations or economic conditions.
• Analyzing current financial trends to identify potential areas of concern that may require further investigation.
• Preparing and presenting reports for senior executives and board members regarding financial activities within the organization.
• Coordinating the preparation of annual reports with external auditors as required by law.
• Managing the organization’s budget by analyzing income and expense trends to help identify areas where costs can be reduced.
• Reviewing financial statements and other accounting records to identify errors or irregularities that may need to be investigated.
• Working with external auditors to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Reviews and maintains records on equipment acquisitions by program staff and/or its subcontractors by reviewing equipment requisitions for both the staff and its subcontractors to determine that funds are available, that proper procurement policy have been followed and that proper permission from the funding agency has been obtained.
• Supervises personnel by; assisting with the new hire process; monitoring performance appraisal process; interpreting personnel policies for staff; observing and monitoring work tasks; providing feedback to employees; evaluating work performance; assisting employees to correct deficiencies; and implementing disciplinary and termination procedures when necessary.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employees, shared for families)
• Life insurance coverage (2 times annual salary, employer paid)
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Personal days
• Specified holidays
• Phone allowance
• Defined contribution retirement plan (NCTCOG contributes 12%, employees contribute 6%)
• Employee assistance program
• Prepaid legal services
• Lunch and learn seminars
• Alternate work schedules
• Alternate commute programs
• On-site gym
• Professional development training opportunities
• Reimbursement for applicable professional development expenses
• Professional memberships
• Licenses
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior