Chief Financial and Accounting Officer

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PURPOSE

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Financial and Accounting Officer is responsible for the financial management of the Cannabis Control Commission, including but not limited to budget management, staff supervision, preparation of the annual budget request for the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (ANF), expenditures and revenue forecasting, all Commission transactions through the Massachusetts Management Accounting Reporting System (MMARS), procurement actions, and oversight of implementation of budget plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• "Hands-on" daily management of MMARS activity and all business activities according to State Comptroller (CTR) recommendations, regulations, policies, and laws.

• Responsible for the Commission's annual budget development.

• Works closely with Executive Director and Division Chiefs to develop, review, and submit annual budget to the Executive Office of Administration and Finance.

• Reviews final Agency budget with Commission's Treasurer and presentation to Commissioners prior to submission to EOANF.

• Monitors and analyzes the Commission appropriations and revenue estimates throughout the course of the fiscal year to determine potential surpluses or deficits and take corrective actions.

• Develops procedures to ensure the proper accountability of all Commission appropriations in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, the Code of Massachusetts Regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Liaisons with CTR, ANF, and other state agencies to resolve payment issues, fund transfers, vendor issues, and audit questions, if needed.

• Develops, implements, assesses, and improves the Commission's procurement process;

• Regularly reviews and monitors divisions' budget performance and offers recommendations for level setting when necessary.

• Review of financial internal controls and submits recommendations for the ED.

• Responsible for reviewing all requisitions, purchasing, lease orders, contracts, and Request for Responses, Proposals, or Qualifications to determine compliance with Commonwealth purchasing regulations and policies.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaboration with other Departments to support and facilitate budget execution.

• Support regulatory and policy decision making with financial data and/or advice.

• Serves as primary contact to Division Chiefs regarding budgetary matters.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct daily supervision of Commission's finance and accounting personnel.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of Commission's mission, vision, and goals;

• Excellent management, administrative, and communication skills.

• Adept at presenting information in an accurate and concise written and spoken format.

• Proficient at executing self-directed projects and research.

• Knowledge of Commonwealth procurement policies and regulations.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Ability to think critically and strategically.

• Strong computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, Access).

• Strong planning and organizational skills.

• Comfortable working independently, as well as with teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business, public policy, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education required; MBA or master's degree preferred.

• Experience working with people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

• Public sector financial management experience preferred.

Benefits Package:

The Commission is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. The specific components and eligibility may vary based upon position classification, hours worked per week and other variables. Therefore, specific benefits for this position may be discussed as part of the interview and offer process.

This position is non-civil service. This position is an exempt position.

The overall benefits available include: paid vacation, sick and personal leave time, health, dental and vision insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance, and optional pre-tax Health Savings Account plans.

In addition, the Commission provides employees the opportunity to elect life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation savings, tuition remission and pre-tax commuter account plans, along with other programs.

The Commission employees also participate in the Commonwealth's State Retirement Plan, which can become a defined benefit plan for those that both vest and subsequently retire from State service. Follow this link for additional retirement information: of-retire/.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Commission is committed to building a diverse staff across its entire agency and at all levels. The Commission is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Notice of Required Background Check - Including Tax Compliance:

The Commission requires a background check on all prospective employees as a condition of employment.

Candidates should be aware of this requirement but should also know that such background check is not initiated until:

1. A candidate is invited to a second or subsequent interview, and

2. The candidate has signed the Background Check Authorization Form and related releases.

This background check includes a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, Federal IRS and Department of Revenue state tax compliance on all prospective employees as a condition of their employment.

Candidates with advanced degrees and professional licenses may have these credentials verified. Individuals other than those references provided by a candidate may be contacted in the course of completing a full background and qualification check.

Those candidates invited to interview will be contacted by the Commission. Unfortunately, due to the anticipated high volume of applicants for this vacancy, we are unable to provide status updates to specific individuals.

Official Title : Chief Fin Acctng Officer Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Worcester-2 Washington Square Job : Accounting and Finance Agency : Cannabis Control Commission Schedule : Full-time Shift : Day Job Posting : Feb 1, 2024, 12:15:14 PM Number of Openings : 1 Salary : 125,000.00 - 155,000.00 Yearly If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Debra Hilton Creek - 7744150200 Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes