City of Alexandria, Virginia · 1 month ago
Fiscal Officer II
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe City of Alexandria's Department of Information Technology Services is seeking a Fiscal Officer II to oversee budget formulation and execution for the department. The role involves conducting financial analyses, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with fiscal regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Monitoring fiscal conditions of the department's operating programs and conducting budgetary and financial analyses of the department's budget to determine variances, and the causes and remediation of the variances
Prepares the annual budget for the Department, analyzes variances, and is accountable for results
Developing financial analysis reports for aiding in developing the department's budgetary needs
Managing contract terms and identifying appropriate contract vehicles for the department to utilize for required procurements
Developing monthly financial reports for tracking and analyzing budgets and reviewing these with management
Proactively engaging with staff on budgeting or financial matters and providing sound resolutions
Preparing, justifying, and tracking budget transfers required for the department during the fiscal year
Managing the department's operating budget and reviewing payment vouchers and Purchase Card charges for goods and services obtained in support of operating programs and capital improvement projects
Processing department purchases and overseeing payments made according to City and State regulations
Overseeing the budget for the department's Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Working with Deputy Directors, Division Chiefs, and project managers to obtain a timely allocation of funds for CIP projects
Reviewing CIP allocation requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) using the information provided by managers of the projects
Attending meetings with staff where policy and direction of each CIP project is determined for the upcoming budget cycle
Developing the personnel services portion of the operating budget
Recommending budget adjustments and alternative methods for meeting budget goals to the Director and Administrative Services Division Chief
Attending meetings with OMB staff and the City Manager's Office staff to answer inquiries on CIP projects and the operating budgets
Preparing monthly or quarterly budget forecast reports of general fund expenditures for the department
Providing training and assistance to staff members in order to ensure compliance with regulations and fiscal requirements
Maintaining and exercising technical expertise in the interpretation and application of City financial management and procurement procedures and policies
Interpreting policy and assisting divisions in attaining consistency and compliance with all regulatory requirements
Meeting all financial and reporting requirement deadlines, building in time for management review prior to submission deadlines; and
Performing other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Four Year College Degree
Three years of experience in positions involving public administration, public financial planning, public budgeting, government accounting, electronic data processing, procurement contracting and personnel management
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Preferred
Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Finance/Accounting, or Financial Management
Three years of experience or more in local/municipal government financial operations as fiscal or budget analyst
Advanced Excel experience
Working knowledge of Tyler Munis financial/budget software package
Ability to use or develop in Smartsheet
Benefits
Employee Benefits
Employee Development Program
Company
City of Alexandria, Virginia
City of Alexandria, Virginia is a government administration company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Evelyn Quiles, CWDP
Program Administrator Business and Community Partnership Manager
Greg Useem
Chief Performance Officer
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