FINANCIAL MANAGER

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services, seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Financial Manager.

The Financial Manager works with department executive management to avoid liability issues regarding financial operations. This position assists with the oversight and management of the Division's accounting, finance, business systems; business analytics, information, and reporting, accounts payable, contracts, and purchasing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes performance of procurement activities against procurement indicators and goals.
• Plans, organizes, assigns work, establishes priorities, and assures realistic completion schedules are developed, documented, communicated to stakeholders.
• Assists with managing risk; recognizes and mitigates key elements of risk profile, monitors open legal issues that affect delivery of services, constructs and monitors reliable control systems, ensures Division complies with legal, regulatory requirements.
• Oversees funding and monitors cash balances and cash forecasts.
• Performs management and control assessments of financial system-related business processes and procedures and identifies weaknesses in design and effectiveness of internal or management controls.

Knowledge of:
• State laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Computers and computer software (MS Office, Google Suite, etc.)
• Internal controls structures, and fiscal management, the methods and techniques of automated accounting systems and reference materials such as Federal Regulations, financial research methodologies.

Skills in:
• Analysis, interpretation, and communication of financial data.
• Techniques required to maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems.
• Supervision, including interpersonal skills and imparting knowledge to others.
• Interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model

Ability to:
• Be hands-on with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• Effectively manage teams, motivate staff, meet performance measures while providing excellent customer service.
• Improve performance, analyze and interpret data, and build and maintain professional business relationships.
• Demonstrate excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree in one of these fields and/or professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant. Practical work experience managing the budget or finances of a large, complex organization

• In-state travel /may be required. Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please call Brenda Vega at 520-279-4525 or email BVega@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Brenda Vega at 520-279-4525 or email BVega@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.