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Financial Supervisor
State of Iowa
309 - Iowa Workforce Development - Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$33.03 - $58.86
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a finance team in a state agency that helps people with disabilities find work, by managing budgets, ensuring money is spent correctly, and following all the rules from state and federal governments.
You'll supervise staff, train them, and work with others inside and outside the agency to keep everything running smoothly.
It's a great fit for someone with strong money management skills who enjoys leading a team and solving problems in a helpful public service role.
Key Requirements
- Experience in financial management, including budgeting, accounting, and cash flow oversight
- Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and compliance for grants and procurements
- Supervisory experience, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and staff development
- Ability to develop and implement internal policies and procedures for fiscal operations
- Strong collaboration skills to work with stakeholders, administrators, and external partners
- Proficiency in reviewing and preparing financial reports for state and federal requirements
Full Job Description
Iowa Workforce Development is seeking applicants for the position of Financial Supervisor at our 1000 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA location in our Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Finance Division.
Summary of position:
As a Financial Supervisor (Public Service Manager 1) you will approve and oversee Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services’ (IVRS) total budget and spending plan, financial processing, contracting, and procurements.
Description of work:
This position provides guidance and overview and review of fiscal processing and contracts, to ensure IVRS is in compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations which include managing cash flow to meet payroll and other obligations with no delay and ensure the work of the unit is efficiently distributed and promptly completed.
Oversight and approvals of daily fiscal staff work.
Responsibilities include
- Planning and directing the accounting functions of IVRS, including general accounting for assets, liabilities, income, and expenses.
- Review of State and Federal reports.
The Financial Supervisor will supervise the work of the fiscal department. In this role you will select, orient, and train new staff.
You will recommend personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves, grievances, work schedules and assignments. Administer personnel policies and procedures.
Develop performance expectations with all staff and provide timely, periodic feedback through the individual performance plan and evaluation process.
Assess ongoing training needs of processing staff and provide for continuing education of staff, coaching, and other assistance to develop teamwork and an environment for continuous quality improvement.
In general, provide support, information, and resources required for all staff to successfully perform their jobs and to further develop their knowledge and skills.
Encourage commitment and facilitate cooperation by focusing on the processes. Empower staff and cross train towards adequate backups for critical functions.
The successful candidate will develop internal policies and procedures and provide oversight with implementation consistent with ensuring IVRS grant award monies are allowable, allocable and reasonable per federal/state guidelines.
Collaborate, consult and advise administrator on financial administration and regulations, policies and procedures that impact quality and effectiveness of service delivery.
As a Financial Supervisor you will create and maintain effective collaborative relationships with all stakeholders within the IVRS division, IWD, and external partners.
Participate in a variety of work groups and teams discussing mission-oriented projects and strategic initiative that impacts service delivery and program forecasting.
Collaborate with IVRS staff to update, create and implement new policies as necessary. Participate in video calls and other communications with RSA and facilitate discussions regarding IVRS financial.
The Financial Supervisor will review state and federal procurement regulations ensuring IVRS is compliant with both entities.
Establish IVRS specific procurement policy that effectively and efficiently provides safeguarding of vocational rehabilitation program funds without creating negative impact to service delivery to individuals with disabilities.
As necessary provide guidance and exception to policy review and approval for instances that require special consideration.
Maintain a positive relationship with DAS-CPFSE manager and staff to assist IVRS with our procurement needs and responsibilities.
Review questions as the lead point of contact and provide appropriate input on service topics and impacts on the case management system as it relates to data collection and cost reporting.
About Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is a state agency dedicated to providing exceptional employment services and connecting employers with skilled workers.
With a strong focus on continuous improvement and aligning services with workforce demands, IWD offers comprehensive support to job seekers and employers through a statewide network of IowaWORKS Centers.
Benefits of Working for the State of Iowa
Joining IWD means becoming part of a mission-driven public service team with a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off- vacation, sick leave (no accrual cap), and nine paid holidays
- IPERS Retirement Plan plus optional deferred compensation savings
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
- Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance & Discount Programs
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Click here to learn more about all of the amazing benefits the State of Iowa offers.
Hybrid telework and alternate work schedule opportunities for eligible classifications after 6-months of employment has been completed.
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify; a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.
The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.
For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
No applicant seeking employment with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development can have a current, ongoing overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place.?Selected positions will be subject to a criminal background check.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to four years of full-time work in program administration, development, management, or operations.
2) Eight years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations.
3) All of the following (a and b):
2) Eight years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations.
3) All of the following (a and b):
a. Four years of full-time work experience work in program administration, development, management, or operations; and
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
4) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. Two years of full-time work experience work in program administration, development, management, or operations; and
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience; and
c. A combination of a total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is
also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience; and
c. A combination of a total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is
also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Public Service Supervisor or comparable specific management-level position.
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