Provide specialized financial analytical support and complex reports for a variety of stakeholders
Provide management with financial data and analysis, budgetary analysis and forecasting so sound financial management decisions are made
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with MJB managers, executive branch agency personnel, and contracted vendors
Lead the analysis of financial and budgetary practices, policies, and procedures, and make recommendations to the Director of Finance. Work with Internal Audit to ensure compliance with audit findings and recommendations. Develop process improvements and reporting for compliance procedures.
Facilitate the development of the annual statewide spending plan and biennial budget process by analyzing data, exercising control of expenditures and receipts, and identifying problem areas. Calculate cost for budget requests and compile annual and biennial budget information.
Create and monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and provide consultation, direction, and assistance to SCAO divisions, Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Trial Courts regarding financial management, accounting procedures, and budgeting.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field
Thorough experience in public sector finance supplemented by advanced course work in finance, public administration or a master’s degree in public administration, court administration, or finance preferred
Desired skills include proficiency in MS Excel, PowerBI, Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, and ERP systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle)
Strong communication abilities and the ability to translate financial information into materials non-financial employees can understand
Thorough knowledge of public sector budget process
Thorough knowledge of principals of public sector financial analysis
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices sufficient to apply them to specialized accounting activities
Thorough knowledge of budget terminology
Thorough knowledge of statewide accounting (or comparable) system sufficient to compile, analyze, and interpret fiscal information for use by management
Thorough knowledge of federal grants procedures and policies sufficient to assist in the development, reporting and renewal of department funding grants
Ability to analyze and interpret federal and/or state laws and department policies
Ability to interpret and analyze fiscal reports and records.

Benefits

health and wellness benefits
enhanced fertility benefits
short- and long-term disability
pension
paid parental leave
tuition reimbursement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisbudget analysisforecastingprocess improvementsfinancial reportingaccounting procedurespublic sector financegrant reportingfiscal analysisbudget terminology

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingconsultationdirectionproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingtranslating financial information

Certifications

bachelor’s degree in accountingmaster’s degree in public administrationadvanced coursework in finance