Finance Director

Overview

Under general supervision received by the Director of Administration, the Finance Director provides executive-level leadership over the agency’s financial and administrative operations. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating all financial activities in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements. The Director oversees budgeting, accounting, procurement, facilities, records retention, travel, and administrative support functions while ensuring fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, and alignment with agency priorities.

• Lead and oversee the agency’s internal financial functions, including budgeting, accounts payable, financial reporting, audits, shopping cart approvals, and other fiscal operations.
• Plan, design, implement, and control all financial activities in compliance with GASB standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws.
• Develop, direct, and evaluate complex financial and managerial accounting and budgeting systems.
• Assure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports that reliably reflect the agency’s financial position.
• Review designated financial closing packages and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Establish and maintain financial management policies that ensure agency solvency and availability of funding to support all agency operations.
• Maintain integrity of all fiscal systems by ensuring programs and fiscal practices comply with federal and state rules, regulations, and agency policies.

• Lead and oversee the agency’s internal financial functions, including budgeting, accounts payable, financial reporting, audits, shopping cart approvals, and other fiscal operations.
• Plan, design, implement, and control all financial activities in compliance with GASB standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws.
• Develop, direct, and evaluate complex financial and managerial accounting and budgeting systems.
• Assure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports that reliably reflect the agency’s financial position.
• Review designated financial closing packages and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Establish and maintain financial management policies that ensure agency solvency and availability of funding to support all agency operations.
• Maintain integrity of all fiscal systems by ensuring programs and fiscal practices comply with federal and state rules, regulations, and agency policies.

• Oversee the agency’s budgeting processes and provide consultation, accountability, and guidance to Executive Staff on budgetary matters.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to the Comptroller General’s Office and the Executive Budget Office.
• Work collaboratively with agency leadership and funding partners to support agency priorities and funding requirements.
• Analyze financial data and leverage reporting tools to support decision-making and meet established reporting timelines.

• Oversee and manage agency operational functions including procurement, facilities, records retention, accounts payable, travel administration, and mailroom operations.
• Research and resolve outstanding invoices, vendor inquiries, past-due payments, and payment discrepancies.
• Identify and correct purchase orders for past-due payments and ensure proper approvals and documentation for direct payments.
• Ensure accurate account coding, data integrity, and compliance with agency procedures.

• Manage and supervise the Procurement Manager.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to ensure quality deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Foster a collaborative work environment and maintain productive working relationships within the Division, STO, and across the agency.
• Support staff development through training, cross-training initiatives, and continuous improvement of work procedures.

• Analyze, develop, evaluate, and revise financial and administrative policies and procedures to…