New Job Chief Financial Officer In Massachusetts

The Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS) seeks a dynamic administrator for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position. As a key member of the senior management team, the CFO will report directly to the Assistant Secretary of Administration and Finance and play a strategic role in the overall financial management of the Department.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

Provide leadership in the planning, management, coordination and evaluation of financial services in support of the Agency's priorities, policies and procedures.

Manage and shape effective administrative systems including budget, accounting, internal controls, auditing and physical infrastructure.

Make relevant recommendations to the Secretary and senior management team to improve financial processes.

Lead and financially manage the completion of contracts, grants, lease arrangements, physical inventory, health and safety, special projects and develops related agency policies and procedures.

Work closely with management to determine the department's financial needs and include pertinent information in the budget process from H.1 through the final GAA reflected in the maintenance and spending plan processes.

Serve as the key financial contact with federal and state oversight agencies including the Soldiers' Homes in Chelsea and Holyoke MA, Veterans Administration, the Social Security Administration, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the State Comptroller’s Office, the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (ANF), State Treasurer, and the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means.

Represent the Agency on all financial matters before oversight agencies and numerous external business and provider organizations. The CFO is also accountable for all financial staff and providing guidance and oversight to all Department staff ensuring compliance with the Department’s internal control policies and with oversight agencies’ policies and procedures.

Work in collaboration with a centralized Human Resources (HR) Office and serves as the liaison between HR and the Agency. Responsibilities include the hiring process, union grievance issues and dispute resolution, classification and various personnel actions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of the state budget process, accounting system, purchasing, revenue management and expenditures; experience with Massachusetts State finance software (MMARS).

Familiarity with the Commonwealth’s Information Warehouse, Massachusetts Budget Application, LCM, and Platform.

Familiarity with contracts, federal grants, lease arrangements and physical inventory

Ability to quickly synthesize financial issues and make solid recommendations.

Diplomatic, solution oriented, and ability to effectively communicate constructive feedback with various stakeholders including colleagues and staff, state agencies, federal agencies and other external stakeholders.

Skilled in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision making to achieve objectives.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear, concise communication involving complex issues and in problem resolution.

About the Agency:

The mission of the Executive Office of Veterans' Services (EOVS) is to be the primary advocate for the 380,000 veterans and their families in the Commonwealth. EOVS administers the needs-based benefits program Chapter 115 (MGL) benefits through the municipal veterans' agents, funds Annuity benefits to Gold Star parents, widows and spouses, provides state funding to organizations offering homelessness services, transitional housing and outreach to veterans, acts as a liaison for those veterans seeking federal assistance through the Veterans' Administration, and operate two veterans' cemeteries.

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

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