Putnam County Government
Fiscal Manager
Brewster, New York•Full-time
$100,000 - $110,000 annually
$100,000 - $110,000 annually
About the Job
The Putnam County Department of Health is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Fiscal Manager.
This is a Competitive position under New York State Civil Service Law. Per NYS Civil Service Law, any appointment to this position will be made on a Provisional basis, pending the future administration of a Civil Service examination.
This is a Competitive position under New York State Civil Service Law. Per NYS Civil Service Law, any appointment to this position will be made on a Provisional basis, pending the future administration of a Civil Service examination.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Work involves overseeing and coordinating accounting and fiscal management functions of county department(s) as assigned. Duties involve responsibility for performance of moderately complex professional accounting and related fiscal administrative tasks in development, examination, review or analyses activities related to fiscal management of department funds and expenditures. Also has responsibility for independently maintaining all department accounts in proper balance and for furnishing periodic financial statements. Additionally, depending upon whether the department subcontracts portions of the program, position may involve auditing accounts of sub-grantees for compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Work is performed under administrative direction of the Commissioner/Director or other higher level agency administrator. Assignment may also include working under Commissioner of Finance. Supervision may be exercised over work of subordinate employees engaged in account keeping and financial administration activities. Performs related work as required.
SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Devises and oversees accounting and auditing systems and procedures to provide complete and accurate records of department financial transactions.
- Analyzes the fiscal impact, including potential federal and state reimbursement, of proposals made and/or contemplated in the course of collective bargaining negotiations.
- Implements and oversees department accounting and financial transactions to ensure compliance with Federal, State and County fiscal regulations and mandates.
- Communicates with various federal, state and local representatives regarding program funding and fiscal affairs.
- Prepares and submits fiscal records, reports and documents, as required.
- Keeps ledger and journal accounts, takes trial balances and reconciles bank statements and accounts.
- Oversees and coordinates the agency payroll functions for staff and/or clients.
- Oversees and coordinates processing of all bills, invoices, payments, POS, and similar transactions.
- Performs cost analyses, and prepares and submits cost analysis reports, to aid in program effectiveness and efficiency.
- Assists with departmental budget preparation and administration.
- Studies economic trends and advises agency staff regarding related fiscal planning and cost analyses.
- Advises agency employees and sub‑contractors of current fiscal requirements and reporting.
- May audit program agent or sub‑contract accounts to ensure proper expenditure control of program funds.
- May oversee and supervise subordinate staff engaged in a variety of financial operations.
- Performs a variety of related activities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either
- Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, economics or other related field, and two (2) years of accounting or auditing experience involving appropriation accounting and the preparation of budget and financial reports; or
- Bachelor's degree or higher and four (4) of accounting or auditing experience involving appropriation accounting and the preparation of budget and financial reports; or
- Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, economics or other related field, and four (4) years of accounting or auditing experience involving appropriation accounting and the preparation of budget and financial reports; or
- Associates degree or completion of sixty (60) college credits and six (6) years of accounting or auditing experience involving appropriation accounting and the preparation of budget and financial reports.
PLEASE NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
SALARY RANGE: $100,000-$110,000 per year
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal).
- NYS Retirement System Membership.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
APPLICATION: www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel
Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:
Putnam County Personnel Department
110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3
Carmel NY, 10512
About Putnam County Government
It is the mission of the Putnam County Personnel Department to administer, in a fair and equitable manner, the provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and Putnam County Civil Service Rules with respect to the offices and employments in the classified service of Putnam County and the civil divisions therein.