Financial Compliance Contracts

City of Worcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Worcester is seeking a Financial Compliance & Contracts Specialist for the Department of Health and Human Services. This role oversees budgeting, grants, contract development, procurement compliance, and fiscal accountability across HHS divisions.

The position requires strong knowledge of governmental finance, grant administration, and procurement laws, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and municipal finance.
• Understanding of federal and state grant administration.
• Knowledge of uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Massachusetts procurement laws and municipal purchasing practices.
• Knowledge of contract administration and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental budgeting, grants administration, and contract development.
• Ensure procurement compliance and fiscal accountability for HHS.
• Maintain financial systems and internal controls in line with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for governance and auditing purposes.
• Coordinate financial operations across City departments and funding sources.

Skills

Governmental accounting principles

Budget development & forecasting

Grant administration

Procurement compliance

Contract administration

Internal controls

Financial reporting & audits

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Regulatory interpretation

Financial analysis & reporting

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Job description

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Financial Compliance & Contracts Specialist for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Under the direction of the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, the Financial Compliance & Contracts Specialist performs advanced professional, administrative, and financial work overseeing departmental budgeting, grants administration, contract development, procurement compliance, and fiscal accountability for the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The position serves as the Department's central resource for financial operations and compliance across all HHS divisions.

The Financial Compliance & Contracts Specialist develops and maintains financial systems, internal controls, and standardized administrative processes to ensure compliance with municipal, state, federal, and grant requirements. The position collaborates with other City departments and funding agencies to support HHS ensuring the responsible stewardship of public funds and consistent financial practices across the Department. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and municipal finance.
• Knowledge of budget development and financial forecasting.
• Understanding of federal and state grant administration.
• Knowledge of uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Understanding of Massachusetts procurement laws and municipal purchasing practices.
• Knowledge of contract administration and compliance.
• Knowledge of internal controls and financial risk management.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and audit preparation.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel.
• Experienced in financial management and enterprise resource planning systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial regulations and grant requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret and document financial transactions in compliance with City Ordinances, State Statutes, other regulatory laws and accounting principles.
• Ability to become knowledgeable in applicable Federal/State/Local regulations, procurement & municipal budgeting standard operating practices.
• Ability to prepare detailed financial analyses and reports.
• Ability to develop and monitor complex budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple grants and funding sources simultaneously.
• Ability to coordinate procurement and contract administration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field; AND; Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental finance, accounting, grants management, budget administration, contract management, procurement, or municipal financial operations OR; Any equivalent combination of education, training and seven (7) experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered in lieu of above requirement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics or related field
• Two years of experience working in municipal government.
• Two (2) years of experience administering federal and state grants.
• Two (2) years of experience managing government contracts and procurement.
• Two (2) years of experience preparing for or coordinating financial audits.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CGFM, CGMS, or similar credentials.