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Job Description - Fiscal Director (240008GV)

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is seeking a Fiscal Director in the Office for Administration and Finance!

AGENCY MISSION:

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is charged with creating more homes in Massachusetts and lowering housing costs for residents. Formerly known as the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), EOHLC works with municipalities, local housing authorities, non-profit organizations, and development partners to provide affordable housing options, financial assistance, and other support to Massachusetts communities.

The Fiscal Director oversees all the fiscal policies and procedures for three of EOHLC's divisions, including both state and federal annual appropriations and bond-funded capital expenditures. The Director must ensure successful collaboration with and oversight of contract agencies regarding all fiscal matters. In addition, the Fiscal Director oversees and coordinates the expenditure rate of capital, state, and federal programs which includes tracking an annual appropriations budget.

The Fiscal Director manages a team of professional staff charged with administering the fiscal programs and is responsible for building and maintaining positive, responsive, and informative relationships between fiscal staff and other staff from the division they support as they are charged with implementing housing policies and programs, including outside contractors. The Director serves on a senior leadership team charged with coordinating the activities for the Divisions and providing direction to inform and recommend how best to use the resources available to support programs and innovations that further EOHLC's mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

BUDGET PROCESS: Assists in the procurement of and ensuring continuous availability and 100% utilization of funds for all programs under their purview in compliance with the Office of the Comptroller, Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines.

TREASURER'S SYSTEM: Responsible for managing compliance with all laws, regulations and guidelines issued by both state and federal agencies.

PROGRAMMATIC FISCAL ANALYSIS: Responsible for providing programmatic fiscal analysis to ensure policy objectives are aligned with resources.

ACCOUNTING: Oversees the fiscal compliance of all terms and conditions stated in contracts executed with contractor agencies.

SUPERVISION: Manages fiscal staff supporting three of EOHLC's divisions.

AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT: Responsible for financial quality control reviews of all programs.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Provides technical assistance to various industry groups.

DEVELOPMENT OF FINANCIAL SYSTEMS: Develops financial systems to support new program requirements.

REPORT PREPARATION: Prepares financial reports which include tracking and communicating caseload information to appropriate staff on a regular basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Thorough understanding of the Commonwealth's financial operating systems such as MMARS.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting theory, principles, and practices.

Knowledge of State and Federal housing programs.

Extensive experience with state, federal, local and private sector financial procedures.

Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Ability to form collaborative/working partnerships with outside organizations.

Demonstrated technical, management and administrative skills.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Intermediate demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work, of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days, as needed.

Salary placement is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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