FINANCIAL MANAGER

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. FINANCIAL MANAGER Job Location: CHILD & COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION (CCSD) 1789 WEST JEFFERSON STREET, PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $100,100  Grade: 24 Closing Date: April 10, 2026 Job Summary: Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.govhere to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team! The Department of Economic Security, Child and Community Services Division (CCSD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Financial Manager. This position will be responsible for working with department executive management to avoid liability issues regarding financial operations. The Financial Manager assists with the oversight and management of the Division's accounting, finance, business systems; business analytics, information, and reporting, accounts payable, contracts, and purchasing. This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meetings 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, 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. Job Duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Analyzing performance of procurement activities against procurement indicators and goals. • Planning, organizing, assigning work, establishing priorities, and assuring realistic completion schedules are developed, documented, communicated to stakeholders. • Assisting with managing risk; recognizing and mitigating key elements of risk profile, monitoring open legal issues that affect delivery of services, constructing and monitoring reliable control systems, ensuring Division complies with legal, regulatory requirements. • Ensuring record-keeping meets requirements of auditors/government agencies. • Reporting risk issues; maintaining relations with external auditors; investigating findings; offering recommendations. • Overseeing funding and monitoring cash balances and cash forecasts. • Identifying procurement objectives and methodologies; assisting with statements of work. • Performing analyses of elements of cost. • Coordinating with technical experts and making competitive range determinations. • Supervising and training staff assigned to procurement and payment processes within DES multi-service centers throughout the State. • Completing complex data analysis and evaluation of data from various data sources. • Coordinating requests for information from outside sources regarding financial management activities. • Performing management control assessments of financial system-related business processes and procedures; identifying weaknesses in design and effectiveness of internal or management controls. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: • State laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. • Computers and computer software (MS Office, Google Suite, etc.) • State personnel rules and guidelines. • Work measurement methods, motivation of employees, effective communication, and the requirements, characteristics, and cultural environment required for teams to operate effectively. • Cost allocation plans, generally accepted accounting principles, and the principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government and financial accounting. • Internal control structures, and fiscal management, the methods and techniques of automated accounting systems and reference materials such as Federal regulations, financial research methodologies. • Supervisory techniques and team motivation. Skills In: • Analysis, interpretation, and communication of financial data. • Techniques required to maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems. • Supervision, including interpersonal skills and imparting knowledge to others. • Oral and written communication. • Being collaborative and flexible, with a strong service mentality. • Being a team player who is committed to lifelong learning, examining, developing, re-engineering, and recommending financial policies and procedures. • Interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model. Ability to: • Be hands-on with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. • Effectively manage teams, motivate staff, meet performance measures while providing excellent customer service. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policy and procedures. • Improve performance, analyze and interpret data, and build and maintain professional business relationships. • Demonstrate excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting. Selective Preference(s): This ideal candidate for this position will have: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or related field. • Master's degree in one of these fields and/or professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant. • Practical work experience managing the budget or finances of a large, complex organization. Pre-Employment Requirements: • All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). • Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. • This position may require 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. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). Benefits: The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: • Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans • Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans • 10 paid holidays per year • Paid vacation and sick time • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. • Deferred compensation plan • Wellness plans • Tuition Reimbursement • Stipend Opportunities • Infant at Work Program • Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy • Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities 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 Retirement: State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates. Contact Us: For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us at (480) 536-3791 or email [email protected]. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (480) 536-3791 or [email protected]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.