Fiscal Coordinator - Planning Dept

Overview

The Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Fiscal Coordinator to manage federal and state grant funding, reimbursements and budgets while coordinating with the County’s Department of Finance. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and provide excellent customer service in managing relationships with third party contractors, subrecipients and federal and state representatives. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week).

• Manage federal and state grant funding, reimbursements and budgets.
• Coordinate with the County Department of Finance and cross-departmental accounting tasks.
• Oversee grant management for transit, mobility management and transportation projects.
• Ensure recipients of state and federal funds are reimbursed and grants are administered in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain strong relationships with third party contractors, subrecipients and federal and state representatives.

• Detail-oriented with strong customer service and relationship-management skills.
• Experience in grants, fiscal management, accounting and contracting.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across departments and agencies.

• Location:
  
  Ithaca, NY
• Starting salary: $71,718, with increases to $73,861 on January 1, 2026 and to $77,771 after 9 months in the position.
• Full-time (40 hours per week).
• Hybrid telework arrangements may be available.
• Apply by November 12th. Please include a cover letter and resume with your application. Complete job posting/requirements at the official site.

Our online application must be completed in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter and resume with your application for employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tompkins County. For more information, visit the official Tompkins County Civil Service postings.