Fiscal Officer 3 Mental Health/Developmental Services

Luzerne County; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County is seeking a skilled fiscal professional to support the MHDS programs with a total annual budget of about $22 million. This leadership role oversees budgeting, contracts, and financial planning for two counties, balancing numbers with collaboration across teams, providers, and state partners.

You will lead budgeting and financial planning, develop and manage provider contracts, monitor expenditures, prepare financial reports, and support audits.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in accounting, budgeting, or fiscal management.
• Ability to analyze data and provide clear financial insights.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, financial planning and allocation of MHDS funds.
• Develop and manage provider contracts, including rates and service agreements.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure alignment with contracts and regulations.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Six accounting credits included in degree

Associate's degree in business or related field

Job description

Luzerne County is seeking a skilled and collaborative fiscal professional to support the financial operations of our Mental Health and Developmental Services (MHDS) programs. This leadership role oversees budgeting, contracts, and financial planning for a system serving two counties, with an annual budget of approximately $22 million.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with both numbers and people—balancing financial oversight with meaningful collaboration across teams, providers, and state partners.

• In this role, you will:

  • Lead budgeting, financial planning and allocation of MHDS Funds
  • Develop and manager provider contracts, including rates and service agreements
  • Monitor expenditures and ensure alignment with contracts and regulations
  • Review and approve invoices and budgets for accuracy and compliance
  • Collaborate with internal teams, providers, and state partners on fiscal matters
  • Prepare financial reports, annual plans, and budget submissions
  • Support audits and implement improvements when needed
  • Supervise and support fiscal and administrative staff
  • Contribute to policy development and ongoing system improvements
• Other duties as assigned.

We’re seeking someone who brings:

• A strong foundation in accounting, budgeting, or fiscal management
• The ability to analyze data and provide clear financial insights
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• An interest in supporting human services programs and community impact

• One year as a County Fiscal Officer 2 Or,
• Three years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree, that includes six college credits in accounting Or,
• Five years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related associate's degree, that includes six college credits in accounting Or,
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting.

Position Details:

• Full Time
• Exempt
• Non-Union
• Permanent

Contact Information:

Megan Stone
Human Services Division Head
Luzerne County
570-826-8800
[e-mail]

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.

LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.