Finance Supervisor

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per ye

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term-dis.

Optional employee benefits

Job summary

Arizona State Government is seeking a Finance Supervisor to assist the finance group manager. You will monitor the two-year work program, perform reconciliations, and develop financial reports for management.

You will also provide training and guidance to Financial Analysts staff and coordinate with internal and external partners to balance programs. The role may offer remote work within Arizona and requires adherence to state policies and performance measures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of management and supervisory roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to monitor budgets and develop business processes.
• Familiar with strategic planning and performance measurement concepts.
• Understanding of government business principles and practices.
• Experience with project management to guide program direction and goals.
• Ability to interpret policies, regulations and contract language.

Responsibilities

• Monitor subprograms to ensure balance and coordinate with partners.
• Advise management on accounting changes and program improvements.
• Supervise finance staff and support closeouts and setup of new work programs.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders to support delivery of the work program.
• Develop reports for financial management and performance measurement.

Skills

Management supervision

Budget monitoring

Strategic planning

Government business principles

Project management

Communication with stakeholders

Data analysis

Education

Master’s in Management/Finance/Accounting/Administration or Business

Bachelor’s in Business/Finance/Accounting/Administration or 5 years supervisory experience

Tools

Office software suite

Data reporting tools

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Finance Supervisor

Job Location:

MPD Planning Team
1611 W Jackson St
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Anticipated Salary:$90,000

Grade: 25

Closing Date:Sep 6, 2026

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting the finance group manager in developing the work program. Will monitor the subprogram activities. Research guidelines forproblem solving and accurate data for guidance. Perform reconciliation and research needed to balance the work program and subprograms. Develop and maintain reportsfor financial management and monitoring. Will develop and provide training to stakeholders. Will provide support and guidance to the Financial Analysts staff.

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.

Job Duties:

Monitor the subprogram to ensure balance. This includes coordination with internal partners. Perform reconciliation regularly.Monitor the 2 yearwork program to ensure it is balanced. This includes coordination with stakeholders, internal and external partners. Regularly monitor activities,amendments and other requests.

Advising management on accounting problems, on the effects of accounting changes, and on measures proposed to revise program plans orcurrent practices or to improve financial management. Supporting external auditors in their work; coordinating and/or supporting internal auditfunctions.

Supervise and support finance staff. Assist in work program closeout and new work program setup. Coordinate meetings with stakeholders tosupport the delivery of the work program. Conduct surveys to find opportunities for process improvements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Management and supervisory roles andresponsibilities
• Monitoring budget and and businessprocess development
• Strategic planning and performancemeasure concepts
• Government business principles
• Project management principles andpractices to determine program direction,work plan, goals, monitor and evaluateaccomplishments
• Government principles, concepts andcurrent practices

Skill in:

• Maintaining clear, consistentcommunication with stakeholders, teammembers, and clients regarding projectupdates, risks, and goals.
• Business finance and budgeting skills
• Data analysis of project performancemetrics to make data-driven presentation
• Working with leadership and managementon development and evaluation of fundingreporting , and performance measurement.
• Analyze and interpret data, policies, stateand federal regulations and contractlanguage.
• Strong problem solving skills includingidentifying, defining a problem, analysis anddevelopment of solutions
• Development of report designs for dataanalysis tools
• Google Sheet, Doc, presentation, MSExcel, Word, Powerpoint, Access, BusinessObjects or similar software tools

Ability to:

• Develop and complement businessplanning initiatives
• Understand complex process and system
• Adopt to changing organization structuralshift
• Develop financial projections to provideleadership direction for decision making
• Work with internal and externalstakeholders
• Financial, business and personnelmanagement
• Effectively manage disagreements amongstaff members
• Structure workloads, establish deadlines,and ensure the efficient completion ofmediating disputes

Selective Preference(s):

Master’s Degree in Management, Finance, Accounting, Administration or Business

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Administration OR 5 years in Management or supervisory role to replace degree.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. 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).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

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:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] option 2.

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 calling [phone] option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.