Fiscal Manager
Pay Grade: M
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
Requirements
The Ryan White Hope Center is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Budget and Financial Analyst to manage all financial operations, including budgeting, analysis, and reporting. In this role, you will ensure the Hope Center departments operate within allocated funds while preparing accurate and timely financial statements. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with financial regulations and guidelines, identifying trends in financial data, and providing strategic insights to leadership to aid in decision-making. The successful candidate will oversee financial staff, manage grant funds, and collaborate with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervision & Leadership: Supervise and plan the work of assigned staff, ensuring efficient operations within the department.
- Budget Analysis: Analyze agency budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls and identify areas for improvement.
- Policy Development: Develop or analyze policy and budget-related initiatives and make recommendations based on analysis.
- Resource Allocation: Assess financial data to determine resource requirements for implementing programs or analyzing trends.
- Financial Review: Examine budget estimates for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to procedures and regulations.
- Reporting: Produce comprehensive analytical reports on budget, financial statements, and expenditures.
- Grant Management: Manage and track grant funds, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and preparing related reports.
- Collaboration & Audit: Collaborate with district staff and external auditors to ensure successful audits and address any findings.
- Policy & Procedure Development: Review, interpret, and develop policies and procedures related to budgeting and financial matters.
- Budget Preparation & Oversight: Supervise budget preparation, auditing, and records management operations.
- Grant Writing Support: Assist with the preparation and submission of grant proposals.
- Fiscal Reporting: Report all data collection, evaluations, and fiscal reports to the Hope Center Director for final approval.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or public/business administration from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional accounting job-related experience, which include grants management, public funds administration, and one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Budget Analyst 3 (FIP012) or equivalent position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience in Grant Management Financial Experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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