State of Connecticut
Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1 #251015-0914AR-001
State of Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
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State of Connecticut Introduction
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is now accepting applications for the position of
Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1
to join our Special Education Rate Setting Unit within the Bureau of Fiscal Services. The Special Education Rate Setting Unit is responsible for the development and implementation of special education rate structures for schools, districts, and approved providers. WE CAN OFFER YOU
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. Position Highlights
Full Time 40 hours per week Monday through Friday First shift This hybrid position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here . We are located at 450 Columbus Blvd in Hartford, CT. The Role
The
Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1
role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, supports financial sustainability, and guides a team of Rate Setters in analyzing cost reports, setting appropriate reimbursement rates, and coordinating with stakeholders. About Us
The CSDE is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analyses and other assistance, the Department helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students. The Department is responsible for distributing funds to all Connecticut public school districts. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; Provides staff training and assistance; Conducts performance evaluations; Determines priorities and plans unit work; Establishes and maintains unit procedures; Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; Interprets and administers pertinent laws; Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; Coordinates fiscal functions including budget preparation and management, accounting and financial reporting and analysis; Assists in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems; Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports and analyses; Prepares programmatic fiscal/administrative analysis and impact statements on proposed regulations and legislation; Supervises and coordinates a variety of administrative functions such as grant administration, payroll, purchasing and contract administration; In addition to supervising fiscal/administrative functions may supervise support services; In a facility, in addition to the above, may ensure conformance with related standards of TJC, OSHA, Environmental Protection and other regulatory agencies; Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration with special reference to governmental budget management and governmental accounting; Knowledge of principles and procedures of payroll, purchasing, grant administration and contract administration; Considerable interpersonal skills; Oral and written communication skills; Ability to understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; To prepare and analyze financial and statistical reports; Analyze budgetary and related problems; Utilize EDP systems for financial management. Minimum Qualifications - General Experience
Nine (9) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administration, payroll, purchasing) at least one (1) of which must be an accounting function. Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been supervising professional level staff. Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in public administration, business administration, or accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Governmental Accounting, including agency budgets with multiple funding sources Experience in establishment, calculation and analysis of programmatic rates Experience with reviewing and analyzing federal and state regulatory requirements Experience facilitating process improvements and documenting procedures Experience supervising assigned fiscal services staff Experience analyzing and manipulating data using Microsoft Excel AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1 #251015-0914AR-001
role at
State of Connecticut Introduction
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is now accepting applications for the position of
Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1
to join our Special Education Rate Setting Unit within the Bureau of Fiscal Services. The Special Education Rate Setting Unit is responsible for the development and implementation of special education rate structures for schools, districts, and approved providers. WE CAN OFFER YOU
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. Position Highlights
Full Time 40 hours per week Monday through Friday First shift This hybrid position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here . We are located at 450 Columbus Blvd in Hartford, CT. The Role
The
Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1
role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, supports financial sustainability, and guides a team of Rate Setters in analyzing cost reports, setting appropriate reimbursement rates, and coordinating with stakeholders. About Us
The CSDE is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analyses and other assistance, the Department helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students. The Department is responsible for distributing funds to all Connecticut public school districts. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; Provides staff training and assistance; Conducts performance evaluations; Determines priorities and plans unit work; Establishes and maintains unit procedures; Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; Interprets and administers pertinent laws; Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; Coordinates fiscal functions including budget preparation and management, accounting and financial reporting and analysis; Assists in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems; Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports and analyses; Prepares programmatic fiscal/administrative analysis and impact statements on proposed regulations and legislation; Supervises and coordinates a variety of administrative functions such as grant administration, payroll, purchasing and contract administration; In addition to supervising fiscal/administrative functions may supervise support services; In a facility, in addition to the above, may ensure conformance with related standards of TJC, OSHA, Environmental Protection and other regulatory agencies; Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration with special reference to governmental budget management and governmental accounting; Knowledge of principles and procedures of payroll, purchasing, grant administration and contract administration; Considerable interpersonal skills; Oral and written communication skills; Ability to understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; To prepare and analyze financial and statistical reports; Analyze budgetary and related problems; Utilize EDP systems for financial management. Minimum Qualifications - General Experience
Nine (9) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administration, payroll, purchasing) at least one (1) of which must be an accounting function. Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been supervising professional level staff. Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in public administration, business administration, or accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Governmental Accounting, including agency budgets with multiple funding sources Experience in establishment, calculation and analysis of programmatic rates Experience with reviewing and analyzing federal and state regulatory requirements Experience facilitating process improvements and documenting procedures Experience supervising assigned fiscal services staff Experience analyzing and manipulating data using Microsoft Excel AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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