FINANCIAL MANAGER

AZ State Jobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Transit benefits

Job summary

Department of Economic Security (DES) in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to join the Division of Aging and Adult Services. The role focuses on financial management, procurement performance analysis, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The position offers a competitive salary of $100,100 annually, benefits, and opportunities to lead teams in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes performance of procurement activities against procurement indicators and goals.
• Plans, organizes, assigns work, establishes priorities, and ensures completion schedules are developed and communicated to stakeholders.
• Assists with managing risk; monitors legal issues affecting service delivery; maintains reliable internal controls.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or related field

Master's degree in one of these fields and/or CPA certification

Job description

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.

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Job Location:

Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $100,100.00 annually

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 9/29/2026

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. Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services, seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Financial Manager.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes performance of procurement activities against procurement indicators and goals.
• Plans, organizes, assigns work, establishes priorities, and assures realistic completion schedules are developed, documented, communicated to stakeholders.
• Assists with managing risk; recognizes and mitigates key elements of risk profile, monitors open legal issues that affect delivery of services, constructs and monitors reliable control systems, ensures Division complies with legal, regulatory requirements.
• Oversees funding and monitors cash balances and cash forecasts.
• Performs management and control assessments of financial system-related business processes and procedures and identifies 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.)
• Internal controls structures, and fiscal management, the methods and techniques of automated accounting systems and reference materials such as Federal Regulations, financial research methodologies.

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.
• 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.
• 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):

• 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:

• In-state travel /may be required. Driver’s License Requirements.
• 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.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• 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

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 call Brenda Vega at 520-279-4525 or email [e-mail].

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 Brenda Vega at 520-279-4525 or email [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.