DHS/OFA ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Date: Dec 16, 2024 Req ID: 45599 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72201 Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES Anticipated Starting Salary: $77,862.00 Position Number: 22100379 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: 12/27/2024 Anticipated Starting Salary: $77,862.00 OF This position serves as the Assistant Director of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)-Office of Finance • Knowledge of the Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System. • Knowledge of state fiscal and budgetary laws and processes and administrative practices and procedures. • Experience in completing the ACFR for a state agency. • Experience in responding to annual auditor's financial inquiries and developing corrective action plans. • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus. • Experience in compiling complex financial data and the ability to clearly communicate finding in a comprehensive report. The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others. Position Information Class Code: N109N Grade: GS13 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Salary Range: $77,862.00 - $124,190.00 Summary The Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Finance and Administration (OFA) Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing the operational activities occurring within the department and for functioning as the chief financial officer of the department in the absence of the director. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy. Functions Directs the activities of divisional personnel through lower level managers and supervisors by determining overall division goals and objectives and by managing subordinate staff, including interviewing, hiring, providing training, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating the performance of immediate subordinates, and serving as performance evaluation reviewing official for lower level divisional employees. Oversees the development, revision, implementation, and monitoring of administrative policies and procedures, biennial and interim budgets, and reallocation needs. Approves non-routine purchases or expenditures, and manages human resource and fiscal accounting projects. Provides technical assistance, guidance, and information to internal and external agency management and professional staff, executive staff, legislators, vendors, and others. Researches and interprets federal and state laws, agency policies and procedures, compiles information, and prepares recommendations orally and in writing. Reviews existing programs in an attempt to improve performance. Represents the interest of the division with other state agencies, provider groups, and the community. Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management, public administration, and human resource management. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to accounting and fiscal management, budget development and maintenance, and procurement and asset management. Knowledge of the executive and legislative processes. Ability to analyze data, plan outcomes, and determine solutions. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and develop legislation or recommend revisions. Ability to prepare and provide information to agency management, the legislative and executive branches, and others. Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports of findings and recommendations. Ability to plan and direct the work of others. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others. Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, personnel administration or a related field; plus six years of progressively more responsible experience in business management, accounting, finance, or a related field, including three years in a professional managerial capacity. Licenses The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock