Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1 (Hybrid)

Department of Public Health; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut Department of Public Health in Hartford is seeking a Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1 to lead budgeting and fiscal operations for state-appropriated funds. You will oversee budgeting development, monitor financial performance, and coordinate with program areas on budget planning.

This hybrid role is based in Hartford and open to current State of Connecticut employees only.

Qualifications

• Nine years in fiscal/administrative roles with at least one year in accounting.
• One year supervising professional staff.
• Strong knowledge of public administration, government budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial and statistical reports and use EDP systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience interpreting and applying state and federal fiscal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting development and monitoring for state funds.
• Ensure timely completion of monthly financial reports.
• Collaborate with program areas on budget planning.
• Supervise fiscal professionals.

Skills

Budget management

Fiscal operations

Staff supervision

Financial reporting

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory compliance

Tools

EDP systems

Job description

The Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1 leads budgeting and fiscal operations at the Connecticut Department of Public Health, supervising fiscal professionals and overseeing financial management of state-appropriated funds. The role manages budget development and monitoring, ensures completion of monthly financial reports, and collaborates with program areas on budget planning. This is a hybrid position based in Hartford for current State of Connecticut employees only.

Key qualifications:

• Nine years of experience in fiscal/administrative functions (accounting, budget management, grants administration, payroll, purchasing), with at least one year in accounting
• One year supervising professional-level staff
• Considerable knowledge of public administration, governmental budget management, and accounting principles
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial and statistical reports and utilize EDP systems
• Considerable oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience interpreting and applying state and federal fiscal regulations