Fiscal Support Administrator

the fiscal support administrator serves as the senior leader responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of fiscal management operations, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting, within a state department or agency. This position is responsible for establishing fiscal policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and providing high-level guidance to senior management on financial matters. The administrator leads a team of fiscal support professionals and works closely with other departments and agencies to ensure effective use of resources.

education and professional work experience

minimum qualifications

a bachelor  degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred. Five years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal management or a related field. Three years of experience in a leadership or managerial role in a fiscal environment.

preferred qualifications

• experience in a state government or public-sector fiscal environment.
• experience with contract fiscal oversight, expenditure monitoring, and financial compliance.
• knowledge of federal grant management and compliance requirements.
• master level experience using enterprise financial systems, reporting tools, and data analytics platforms.
• professional certification such as cpa, cgfm, or equivalent.

knowledge, skills, and abilities

• solid understanding of state fiscal management practices and accounting systems.
• strong supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• ability to review complex financial documents and identify discrepancies.
• licensure/certifications: n/a

job responsibilities and expected results

• provide overall leadership and strategic direction for fiscal operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, data analytics, and contract financial oversight.
• establish, implement, and maintain fiscal policies, procedures, and analytical frameworks to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements, budget reports, dashboards, and analytical summaries to support executive decision-making.
• primary contact for financial analysis, including monitoring expenditures, assessing cost reasonableness, identifying variances, and ensuring compliance with contract terms, grant conditions, and funding requirements.
• serve as a senior fiscal and analytical advisor to executive leadership, providing data-driven insights, forecasting, risk assessments, and recommendations related to financial planning and resource allocation.
• work closely with division directors, procurement, and program staff to provide analytical reviews of data from accounting, reporting, and contract management systems.
• supervise, train, and evaluate a small to medium-sized team of fiscal support staff, ensuring high performance, accountability, and the consistent application of fiscal and analytical standards.
• performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to support team needs beyond core responsibilities.

position information

job series: fiscal support competitive

classification: fiscal support administrator

class code: ffs
01c

pay grade: sgs
10

salary range: $76,335 - $112,976

job summary

the fiscal support administrator serves as the senior leader responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of fiscal management operations, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting, within a state department or agency. This position is responsible for establishing fiscal policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and providing high-level guidance to senior management on financial matters. The administrator leads a team of fiscal support professionals and works closely with other departments and agencies to ensure effective use of resources.

primary responsibilities

lead and manage fiscal operations for the department/agency. Establish and maintain financial management policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with state and federal financial regulations, auditing standards, and reporting requirements. Oversee the preparation of budgets, financial reports, and forecasts. Advise executive leadership on fiscal matters, financial risks, and resource allocation. Supervise and mentor senior fiscal staff and manage departmental fiscal support strategies.

Coordinate audits and ensure audit recommendations are addressed.

knowledge and skills

solid understanding of state fiscal management practices and accounting systems. Strong supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to review complex financial documents and identify discrepancies. Licensure/certifications: n/a

minimum qualifications

a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is…