CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a Chief Financial Officer in Concord to oversee the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification's financial operations, including revenue and expense analysis and reporting. This full-time temporary role focuses on planning, budgeting, and ensuring accuracy of financial data across departments.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience (or equivalent), and a valid driver’s license. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education aligned with accounting, business or public administration.
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and evaluates financial operations for the OPLC.
• Analyzes revenue and expense accounts and reports accounting data.
• Develops monthly budget reports for departments and updates GL.
• Oversees internal controls and staff on systems and procedures.
• Prepares contracts encumbrance requests and related reports.
• Prepares financial reports for budgets and biennium planning.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years of experience

Equivalent combination of 6 years education and experience

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Position #8T3356

Salary: $28.74/hour - $38.85/hour

Employment Type: Full‑time (temporary) – funded and subject to yearly renewal.

Location: 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH (US:NH:CONCORD)

Job Summary

Plans and evaluates the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification’s (OPLC) financial operations. Responsible for the analysis of revenue and expense accounts and the reporting of accounting and statistical information.

Requirements

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 6 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be accounting, business or public administration, or related field.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license
• Other Requirements: None
• Trainee Option: Not applicable

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a supervisory or team‑lead role. Extensive knowledge of accounting methods of applying accounting principles and techniques to work situations. Extensive knowledge of laws, rules and regulations practices and procedures of New Hampshire public fiscal administration including budgeting and reporting. Extensive knowledge of enterprise accounting procedures and methods. Ability to analyze, evaluate and establish systems of accounts. Ability to analyze revenue receipts and expenditures and prepare complicated fiscal reports. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form. Ability to plan, assign, review and supervise the work of a staff of professional and non‑professional employees. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, state department heads and officials and members of executive and legislative committees.

After‑hire Requirements

None

Career Advancement Opportunities

• In‑Band Advancement Available: No
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Disclaimers

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title. When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities

• Plans the development and implementation of the Monthly Budgetary report for all Departments within OPLC, up to and including data queries, analyzing data for accuracy, transferring appropriations to correct funding sources including updating the general ledger and preparing journal entries.
• Establishes, oversees, and maintains internal controls, to include but are not limited to those related to the tax revenue of the Boxing and Wrestling Commission.
• Supervises and trains Finance Office staff on appropriate use of systems, procedures, policies, etc. Assigns and reviews work product to ensure timely payments and the accurate distribution of funds.
• Analyzes current workflow processes to identify and implement a variety of alternative solutions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Hires and evaluates the work performance of the Finance Office.
• Assists in the preparation of contracts encumbrance requests and related reports for Governor and Council approval.
• Develops special financial reports and conducts analysis used in the planning of capital and operating budgets. Plans and assists in the preparation of the biennium‑operating budget to be forwarded to Bureau of Accounts, Fiscal Committee, and Governor’s office.
• Prepares and presents accurate month‑end and year‑end financial reports requested by the Business Administrator and Bureau of Accounts.
• Assists the Director of Operations with any requests for yearly audit requests.
• Compiles and evaluates reports to validate financial transactions, budgetary transactions, and fiscal matters for use by Management.

Benefits

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State‑paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 12.87% of pay

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state‑paid life insurance plus additional low‑cost group life insurance
• Incentive‑based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1‑800‑735‑2964

For further information please contact Sharda Rao, HR Administrator @ 603 271 0605 and [e-mail] .