Director of Fiscal Operations
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOP AND HEALTH BOARD
First Things First (Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board) is an essential leader and partner in creating a family‐centered, equitable, high‐quality early childhood system that supports the development, well‐being, health and early education of all Arizona’s children, birth to age 5. Created by voter initiative in 2006, First Things First is governed by a state Board with 28 regional partnership councils. First Things First is a decentralized organization that engages diverse constituencies to accomplish its mission. Organizational values include a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; a focus on accountability, transparency, coordination and collaboration; and an emphasis on the outcomes that will ensure young children start kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed in school and in life.
Director of Fiscal Operations
Address: 4000 N Central Avenue, Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Salary: $95,000 - $112,500
Grade: 24
The Director of Fiscal Operations reports directly to the CFO/COO for First Things First and supports supervising staff responsible for financial reporting, the annual financial audit, procurement, accounting, grant reporting, agency budgeting, payroll, travel, fleet and facilities. The position must interface with State Agencies, Human Resources and multiple accounting systems. The work of the Fiscal Operations Director requires a high degree of technical knowledge, competency and financial accuracy. The position requires substantial effort to establish effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals within and outside the agency.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
The Fiscal Operations Director is responsible for FTF's day-to-day budgeting and accounting operations. In this role they must:
● Work effectively with the CFO/COO.
● Engage in agency budgeting, accounting, and payroll.
● Attend to the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable.
● Prepare financial statements and reports in conformity with accounting and audit standards and principals.
● Coordinate with the State to provide accurate and timely financial information and reports.
● Support external/internal auditors in their work with FTF.
● Engage in cash management and account reconciliations.
● Understand fixed asset accounting and inventory.
● Support agency travel and fleet operations.
● Be proficient in Federal/State grant accounting.
● Troubleshoot system accounting and reporting issues.
● Support of unit staff.
● Support the CFO/COO in preparation of financial reports to/for the Board.
● Provide accounting assistance to business managers as needed throughout the agency.
● Participate in budget planning and direct/facilitate the load of agency budgets within the accounting system.
● Performs duties in a manner that supports the First Things First internal culture and
mission with respect and cooperation.
● Support additional opportunities as related to the role and other unit functions.
● Five plus years of accounting experience, a B.A. or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration (or other relevant field), and/or the equivalent combination of experience.
● Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), government accounting, and encumbrances.
● Knowledge of professional accounting and audit standards and procedures, proper internal controls and governmental budgeting.
● Experience with federal regulations, grants, Arizona Revised States, and state accounting procedures.
● Experience with accounting systems, spreadsheets, email and other business software products.
● Excellent verbal and written skills.
● Strong leadership skills.
● Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail.
● Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
● Project management skills.
● Ability to manage competing priorities.
● Flexibility and adaptability with changing priorities.
● Occasional travel may be required and must be able to be accommodated.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
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HR@FirstThingsFirst.org
