Schenectady County · 1 week ago
Director of Fiscal Operations (Public Health)
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$85K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expSchenectady County is currently recruiting for a Director of Fiscal Operations (Public Health). This position provides direction and leadership in the management of all fiscal operations and systems of the Public Health Department, overseeing accounting functions, budget development, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Oversees the accounting functions of the Public Health Department to ensure compliance with all applicable county, state and federal rules, policies, procedures
Ensures internal controls are in place that protect the County against fraud
Plans, organizes, and directs development of the department’s annual operating budgets and provides direction to the department’s leadership team
Develops and implements new fiscal policies & procedures to ensure accuracy and transparency in all financial reporting
Periodically reviews & adjusts department fiscal policies and procedures to ensure compliance and the existence of proper internal controls
Participates in contract negotiations with vendors and payers for the department
Analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; develops revenue and expenditure projections
Authorizes expenditures in accordance with established policy and procedure
Communicates with other administrators and personnel to resolve issues and conflicts, provide training, and to disseminate information regarding fiscal policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Performs internal audits of department fiscal records to ensure consistency in following established guidelines and compliance with applicable fiscal policy & procedure
Oversees the supervision of fiscal division staff for the purpose of ensuring efficient operation of the department; makes decisions or provides input on work allocation, provides/facilitates training & staff development, evaluates performance and participates in decisions about hiring, problem identification, disciplinary action, and resolution
Supervises and participates in the year-end closeout process in collaboration with County Department of Finance
Researches and stays abreast of governmental rules and regulations applicable to fiscal activities; attends and conducts necessary meetings; and serves on related committees to provide and/or gather information
Assumes other related responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general and governmental accounting and auditing
Thorough knowledge of accounting and billing systems as related to Medicare, Medicaid and third party and private reimbursements
Comprehensive knowledge of computer operations relating to financial systems
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others
Ability to prepare financial and statistical reports
Computer literacy
Possession of a master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Business Management 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, and three (3) years of experience in accounting, auditing, municipal budgeting, or financial grant management which shall have included tracking program expenses, claims preparation and accounts
Possession of a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Business Management 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 and five (5) years of experience in accounting, auditing, municipal budgeting, or financial grant management which shall have included tracking program expenses, claims preparation and accounts
Benefits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Schenectady County
Schenectady Country is a county website that provides executive, legislative, and other general government support.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Baker
Chief Information Officer
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