State of Arkansas ยท 23 hours ago
FISCAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $113K/yr
5+ years expThe State of Arkansas is seeking a Fiscal Support Administrator to oversee fiscal management operations within a state department or agency. The role involves establishing fiscal policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing guidance to senior management while leading a team of fiscal support professionals.
EducationEmploymentGovernmentPublic RelationsRecreation
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for fiscal operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, data analytics, and contract financial oversight
Establish, implement, and maintain fiscal policies, procedures, and analytical frameworks to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements, budget reports, dashboards, and analytical summaries to support executive decision-making
Primary contact for financial analysis, including monitoring expenditures, assessing cost reasonableness, identifying variances, and ensuring compliance with contract terms, grant conditions, and funding requirements
Serve as a senior fiscal and analytical advisor to executive leadership, providing data-driven insights, forecasting, risk assessments, and recommendations related to financial planning and resource allocation
Work closely with Division Directors, procurement, and program staff to provide analytical reviews of data from accounting, reporting, and contract management systems
Supervise, train, and evaluate a small to medium-sized team of fiscal support staff, ensuring high performance, accountability, and the consistent application of fiscal and analytical standards
Performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to support team needs beyond core responsibilities
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred
Five years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal management or a related field
Three years of experience in a leadership or managerial role in a fiscal environment
Solid understanding of state fiscal management practices and accounting systems
Strong supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to review complex financial documents and identify discrepancies
Preferred
Experience in a state government or public-sector fiscal environment
Experience with contract fiscal oversight, expenditure monitoring, and financial compliance
Knowledge of federal grant management and compliance requirements
Master Level Experience using enterprise financial systems, reporting tools, and data analytics platforms
Professional certification such as CPA, CGFM, or equivalent
Company
State of Arkansas
State of Arkansas is a government organization that offers child support, business, employment, education, and recreational services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank Andrews
State Chief Security Officer
Larry Walther
Director of the Department of Finance and Administration and Chief Fiscal Officer
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