Director Fiscal Management

Who We Are : The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.  Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition Who We Are as an Employer : At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents Description : The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more. The Director of the Fiscal Management Division (FMD) is part of the senior management team for the MassDEP and directs and manages a major operation within the MassDEP Finance Group by establishing priorities, monitoring expenditures, developing and implementing long-term fiscal plans, and modifying procedures. They alsomanages the day-to-day functions of the division, with a focus on personnel matters within the division as further detailed below, this role is the lead on the implementation of fiscal systems (i.e. MMARS, BEST / Adv4, COMMBUYS, Accela, Financial Dashboard, etc.). The director’s role in the Fiscal Management Division involves the direct supervision of the following operational programs or units : 1. Accounting and Procurement; 2. Revenue Unit; 3. Ability to Pay and Federal Cost Allocation Plan; 4. Financial Assurance Mechanisms; and 5. Federal Grants Analysis and Accounts Payable. In addition, under the delegated signatory authorization by the MassDEP Commissioner, the director is charged with reviewing and approval (hard copy and electronically) all procurement transactions of goods and services through the state financial systems (i.e. CT, GAE, PC, IET, IE) and to ensure that procurement compliance is maintained and enforced throughout the Department. The role also provides management control over the Department Dynacash and the Federal Receipt Account, as well as participates in specific departmental info-tech initiatives related to enhancing the operation of the Fiscal Management Division (i.e. new batch processing design, finance dashboard). The FMD director also functions as the acting Chief Financial Officer when the CFO is out of the office or otherwise unavailable, which includes approving or signing off on documents and matters on behalf of the CFO. Each of the tasks listed above supports the operation of the Finance Team and in particular the very core mission of the department. The FMD Manager warrants that MassDEP fiscal program efforts are consistent and in compliance with state and federal statutes, agreements, and policies regarding accounting, procurement, federal grant management, and tax and non-tax revenues. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in : Financial management work (i.e. budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results). Of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions : I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job :

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• Department of Environmental Protection Title : Director Fiscal Management Location : Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street Requisition ID : 250000ML