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An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Job Description - Budget & Finance Manager (2500061N) Job Description Budget & Finance Manager - ( 2500061N ) Description About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”) Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident. We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FM68GFV Purpose of the Job: The Massachusetts State Retirement Board (MSRB) administers a defined benefit retirement plan, the Massachusetts State Employees Retirement System (MSERS) for eligible employees of the Commonwealth and certain independent entities. Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Budget & Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of the day-to-day and annual accounting and fiscal operations and managing a team toaccomplish the overall mission and goals of MSRB and MSERS. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and monitor the MSRB’s annual operating and capital budgets in accordance withGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and advise and communicate the status of financialmatters on a regular basis to Finance Director. Oversee revenue, cost projections and budget analysis. Serve as inhouse expert on the Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System(“MMARS”) accounting system, Commonwealth Information Warehouse (“CIW”), andCommonwealth budget process. Manage accounts payable & receivable, lease agreements, and vendor relationships. Oversee weekly disbursement and monthly benefit payment warrant process. Support and work in collaboration with all MSRB business units with emphasis on MSRB InformationSystems Unit and MSRB Internal Audit Unit to optimize accounting processes. Assist and oversee the production of required financial statements and annual report in compliancewith PERAC requirements. Administer/supervise financial reporting of annual local retirement system reimbursements andreceivables in conjunction with MSRB Business Support Unit. Participate as required during audits performed by internal, state and external auditors to improvecontrols and the management of the MSRB. Support procurement activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and policies. Assist in updating budget and finance policies under direction of internal auditor. Review relationships and offer input of contractors who provide services Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage finance team and conduct performance evaluations of employees Participate in strategic planning and development of further MARIS functionality related to the unit Recommend system improvements and modifications in support of business operations Special assignments as they arise. Participate in monthly MSRB Board meetings as necessary Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience to direct and manage a multi-generational and diverse team. Knowledge of applicable Massachusetts public sector budgeting and finance policies and procedures. Working knowledge of Commonwealth finance laws and standards established by Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Working knowledge of Commonwealth’s statewide procurement. Ability to learn MGL Chapter 32 and overall MSRB core business Proficient in computer applications such as Commonwealth’s MMARS, CIW, Great Plains (or other accounting software) Microsoft Word, Access, Excel. Education and Experience: Candidates with a bachelor's degree in business management, Accounting, and /or Public Administration will be given preferred consideration, provided they meet the other qualificationsoutlined for the position. More than five years of experience specifically in one or more fields including Massachusettsgovernment administration, accounting, financial analysis as a finance manager, comptroller orequivalent experience. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 10lbs Ability to sit for extended periods of time All new hires at the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General (Treasury) will go through an In-OfficeOrientation Period consisting of a combination of virtual, in-person and on-the-job training so as to assimilateyou to the Treasury’s culture and work environment. Following the initial In-Office Orientation Period agradual transition to hybrid work will take place over the first 3-8 weeks of employment. The hybrid work environment will consist of a minimum of two (2) days in the office each week, with one ofthese days being either a Monday or a Friday. Hybrid work arrangement is based on business needs of thedepartment. There will be an additional (1) day in the office per month for a mandatory in person departmentmeeting. Official Title : Finance & Budget Manager Primary Location

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Job : Administrative Services Agency

Agency : Off of State Treas & Rec Genrl Schedule

Schedule : Full-time Shift

Shift : Day Job Posting

Job Posting : Aug 8, 2025, 3:01:28 PM Number of Openings

Number of Openings : 1 Salary : 80,918.10 - 92,853.68 Yearly If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Swee Lin Wong - 6173679333 Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes

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