Financial Supervisor

Mahoning; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahoning County Children Services seeks a Fiscal Supervisor to serve as the primary fiscal liaison, bridging program operations and financial management to ensure compliance and efficient use of resources. The role includes bookkeeping, financial reconciliation, and maintaining accurate records.

The position oversees payroll, contracting, and SACWIS/IV-E activities, supervising specialists and coordinating with county staff to ensure reimbursement and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required; master’s preferred.
• At least five years in budgeting, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, and public finance.
• Ability to apply accounting principles, analyze variables, and write reports.
• Ability to lead a team and collaborate with public officials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary fiscal liaison to social services programs.
• Process employee payroll, timesheets, and monthly/quarterly payroll reports.
• Oversee Title VI-E placement contracting for accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise SACWIS-related staff to ensure eligibility and compliance.
• Supervise IV-E and related Medicaid program processes for accurate files.
• Oversee SACWIS, TEAM, Traverse training, and data integrity.
• Maintain and manage monthly boarding payroll and general accounts payable.
• Assist with audits and fiscal component development of subsidy programs.
• Provide training and leadership to staff; ensure policy adherence and confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll processing

Budgeting

Financial reconciliation

SACWIS compliance

Leadership

Communication

Public finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Master’s degree in accounting or social services

Tools

McMe

PARS

SACWIS

Job description

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Job Location: W Federal, Youngstown, OH
Department: Mahoning County Children Service
Salary: Negotiable based on education and experience
Posting Period:10/23/2026 - 11/13/2026

In person or mail to:
Mahoning County Children Services
Attn: Human Resources
222 W. Federal Street
Youngstown, OH 44503

General Job Summary

Reporting to the Fiscal Program Administrator, the Fiscal Supervisor serves as the primary fiscal liaison to the Agency’s social services programs, bridging program operations and financial management to ensure compliance, accuracy, and the efficient use of resources in support of the Agency’s mission. In addition to partnering with program staff, the Fiscal Supervisor performs and oversees a range of technical accounting and business operations functions, including bookkeeping, financial reconciliation, and maintaining accurate, reliable financial records.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for processing all employee payroll, timesheets utilizing McMe, PARS, monthly and quarterly payroll reports.


• Manages the Agency’s Title VI-E placement contracting process using procedures established by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth to assurance accuracy and compliance.


• Supervises the SACWIS Compliance Specialist who coordinates with fiscal, legal, IT, and program staff to ensure placement, legal, contract, and eligibility information in SACWIS is accurate and compliant with Title IV-E requirements, so the Agency receives full reimbursement for placement costs.


• Supervises the Agency’s IV-E Eligibility Specialist, reviewing eligibility determinations and case records for foster care, adoption, kinship, and related Medicaid programs to ensure policy compliance and complete, accurate files.


• Supervises the SACWIS Coordinator who oversees SACWIS, TEAM, and Traverse training, user setup, technical support, and data integrity for the Agency, including case management, record maintenance, and reporting, and provides backup intake screening as needed.


• Responsible for overseeing the processing of the Agency’s Monthly Boarding Payroll.


• Responsible for a wide range of computer applications for spreadsheets and general accounts payable maintenance.


• Assist with development and management of the fiscal components of the Agency’s Adoption Assistance Subsidy and Kinship Permanency programs.


• Assist with audits as required.


• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with county policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: plan, organize, assign and direct the work of the staff in a variety of fiscal operations; train coach, counsel and provide leadership; evaluate performance; provide interpretation of County policies, procedures, rules and laws; disseminate information effectively; review and maintain employee time sheets, approve vacation; discipline; hear lower level grievances; mediate conflicts in the work place and attempt to resolve issues.


• Understand and train in payroll processes and reporting.


• Assist with the activities and workflow of the unit and ensure that all department policies and procedures are followed.


• Backup for the Account Clerk they supervise and assist when necessary.


• Ensure staff are trained in customer service and evaluate all training to be provided.


• Maintain and increase knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training sessions.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• All other duties as required/assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• A bachelor’s degree is acceptable, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred. A master’s degree in accounting or social services, combined with applicable experience, is most preferred.


• Five years of experience in budgeting, bookkeeping, inventory control, public accounting, accounts receivable, labor relations, workforce planning, employee training and development, supervision, public relations, office practices and procedures, and county government structure and processes.


• Demonstrated ability to apply accounting principles; analyze many variables and choose a specific course of action; use statistical analysis; write and edit reports and specifications; and work effectively in team decision-making.


• Demonstrated ability to create a positive, collaborative work environment as a manager and to work effectively with the public and with county and government officials.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Microsoft Office software and other computer database software.


• In-depth knowledge of public finance, financial record keeping and generally accepted accounting principles.


• Maintain knowledge of local, state and federal laws to ensure compliance with regulations in the financial accounting standards and governmental account board standards.


• Ohio Revised Code.


• Prepare, proof read, provide quality assurance, disseminate and file a variety of office documents.


• Establish and maintain effective, courteous and cooperative working relationship with county employees, officials and general public.


• Adapt with minimal or no advance notice to changes in how business is conducted and work is accomplished in a time-sensitive environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.


• Maintain strict confidentiality when working with sensitive data.


• Effectively use written and oral communication skills.


• Prioritize and perform work on multiple, concurrent tasks or assignments requiring accuracy and attention to detail.


• Utilize sound judgement when applying policies, rules and regulations to tasks requiring the knowledge of established policies, rules and laws.


• Organize and maintain large volumes of information.


• Effectively use written and oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Operate a personal computer, copier, scanner, printer, fax machine, calculator and telephone.


• Incumbent performs generally sedentary work within an office environment, which may require lifting up to thirty (30) pounds occasionally.


• Physical activities include walking, talking, and listening; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; lifting; standing; reaching and repetitive motions.


• Incumbent performs work where the seeing job is close to the eyes, reading computer screen and written documents.


• Work under stress of fixed deadlines while meeting demand for service or information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Incumbent works primarily inside with minimal exposure to adverse environmental conditions.


• Occasional local and out-of-County travel for training and meetings.