Fiscal Representative

Official Title: Management Analyst III

Functional Title: Fiscal Representative (Temporary 2 year with benefits) 

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street

Job: Administrative Services

Agency: Department of Housing & Community Development

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Jan 10, 2022, 2:24:20 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: $66,682.98 - $96,585.32 Yearly

Bargaining Unit: 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.

Confidential: No

Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is within Housing and Economic Development Secretariat and its work touches the lives of all Massachusetts residents.  DHCD's mission is to strengthen cities, towns and neighborhoods to enhance the quality of life of Massachusetts residents by providing leadership, professional assistance and financial resources to promote safe, decent affordable housing opportunities, economic vitality of communities and sound municipal management.

The Fiscal representative evaluates performance and financial compliance monitoring of individual assigned federal, state, or capital contracts.  The incumbent provides technical assistance/expertise to internal and external constituencies in the areas of compliance with program regulations, requirements and policies.  The Fiscal representative participates in desk-top and/or on-site compliance and monitoring, reviews financial documents, encumbers funds, creates and approves vouchers for payment, reviews contract documents for accuracy, checks Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS) tables BQ 81, 86, 88,89, and is able to access encumbrance and voucher documents, and utilizes financial systems [(Integrated Disbursement & Information System (IDIS), Community Software Group (CSG), Intelligrants, etc.] as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

1. Evaluates performance and financial compliance monitoring of assigned federal, state, or capital contracts.
2. Provides technical assistance/expertise to internal and external constituencies in the areas of compliance with program regulations, requirements and policies.
3. Prepares accurate and timely spending reports including but not limited to Quarterly and Annual Spending Reports, Annual Survey Report, SF-425 and the Federal Financial Accounting and Transparency Act (FFATA) in compliance with applicable State and Federal Regulations.
4. Establishes encumbrance and monitors payments against encumbrances for Appropriations as assigned. Tracks program commitments and expenditures for assigned programs. Meets regularly with Fiscal Manager/Director to resolve spending variances.
5. Reconciles disbursements against actual expenditures and recoups unexpended funds and ensures that returned funds are appropriately deposited.
6. Maintains working relationships with multiple departments inside and outside of Division of Community Services (DCS) to be sure all transactions adhere to regulations.  Examples include, but are not limited to contacts with Program Staff, Legal, Budget, Accounting, Office of Administration and Finance (OAF), Procurement.
7. Ensures sufficient funds are available in MMARS. Prepares and reviews contract and payment documents for accuracy and approval by fiscal and compliance unit budget/accounting manager or director.
8. Prepares vendor set-up and modification packages for all new vendors receiving federal, state, or capital funds.  Prepares bank account documents for approved vendors.
9. Receives and provides cross training and gains knowledge of other division programs to provide coverage due to funding increases/decreases with the division's programs, staff vacancies or leave.
10. Reviews accounting procedures, reports, etc., and recommends changes to improve the flow of information.
11. Other related tasks as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of state budgetary and accounting forms and procedures.
2. Knowledge of the organization of state government.
3. Knowledge of Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS) and Commonwealth Information Warehouse (CIW).
4. Ability to develop spreadsheets, perform mathematical calculations and analyze data.
5. At least intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
6. Experience with accounting, audits, and/or monitoring procedures.

COMMENTS:

This is a 2-year position with benefits. The end date may be extended based on availability of funding.

Please upload resume and cover letter.

This position is currently a telework position. In Spring 2022, this position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days.

Salary placement is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position and the Human Resources Division’s Recruiting Guidelines. In the case of a promotional opportunity, the salary provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in work simplification, management analysis, program analysis, methods analysis, economic analysis, fiscal analysis, financial analysis, budget analysis, program administration, or program management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I.  A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management, public administration, industrial engineering or industrial management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.*

II.  A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, budget management, public administration, industrial engineering or industrial management may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required experience.*

III.  A Bachelor's degree or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management, public administration, industrial engineering or industrial management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. 

NOTE:  Educational substitutions will be permitted for a maximum of three years of the required experience.

Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption. 

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Marjie Lalli - 6175731254

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.