Chief Financial Officer/Director of Staff Services (Director II)

JOB OBJECTIVE: Under the direction of the Deputy Executive Director of Administration, provides vision, leadership and strategic direction for the Commission’s financial functions. Perform highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work overseeing the daily operations and activities of the Commission’s financials reports, general ledger, payroll, budget, revenue, purchasing, contracting, property management and fleet management operations.  Work requires extensive contact with high-level executives and government officials.  Work involves establishing the strategic plan, goals and objectives; budget instructions, analyzing and reviewing budget requests; supporting and preparing the development of legislative appropriation requests and the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) operating budget, as well as compiling on-going and ad hoc budget analyses and reports.  Monitor and manage agency’s revenue, expenditures, and cash flow.  Supervise the preparation of the monthly reconciliations between the agency’s general ledger and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and the Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel System (CAPPS); ensure the timely compilation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and briefings.  Prepare fiscal estimates for proposed rules and legislative bills as directed.  Manage financial and administrative duties related to multiple federal and state grant awards.  Supervise and manage the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.