SUPVR FINANCIAL MGT &REPORTING

State of careers Rhode Island

4d • $95,881 - $108,590

About The Position

The Supervisor, Financial Management and Reporting is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a statewide financial management information system. The position plans, organizes, supervises, and reviews the work of employees who process or report on state financial documents, and ensures the accurate and timely preparation and distribution of financial reports and analyses.

The role works under the general direction of the Associate Controller, with wide latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Work is reviewed for results and compliance with prescribed procedures and directives. The position supervises staff engaged in financial data processing management, reporting, and analysis, reviewing their work for accuracy, completeness, and conformity with laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

The position is in the Department of Administration, Division of Accounting/Finance. The listed salary range is $95,881 to $108,590. The posting refers applicants to the Office of Employee Benefits website for information about benefits and states that newly hired employees are required to participate in direct deposit.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of government finances.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of the state's accounting system.
• Working knowledge of governmental financial management and financial applications.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and direct staff engaged in verification, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to determine overhead rates and formulate indirect cost proposals.
• Ability to prepare and submit special and recurring reports.
• Ability to deal with the public and state agencies in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Graduation from a recognized college with specialization in accounting or financial analysis, or substantially equivalent education and experience.
• Employment in a responsible supervisory capacity in the accounting and finance field, or substantially equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state financial reporting policies, procedures, and timetables.
• Prepare and distribute statewide financial reports and analyses.
• Work with other sections to prepare and maintain a statewide uniform accounting manual.
• Work with other sections to prepare and maintain a statewide financial management information procedural manual.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and direct staff primarily engaged in processing, managing, and analyzing financial data.
• Supervise the development, maintenance, and review of computer data information and systems to support accurate and timely performance.
• Maintain effective liaison with state departments and agencies to ensure proper payments to employees or vendors and resolve problems as needed.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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