Fiscal Officer V - Assistant Budget and Payroll Director

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Bargaining unit: M99

Job summary

Department of Conservation & Recreation seeks a Fiscal Officer V – Assist Budget and Payroll Director to formulate policy with the Budget Director and CFO. The role requires expert Mosaic knowledge, strong payroll management, and cross‑funding resource analysis.

Responsibilities include ensuring payroll integrity, overviews of internal controls, and leading payroll improvements. The position may offer a hybrid schedule and a competitive salary in the listed range.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of financial management work experience required.
• Substitutions available: bachelor’s degree substitutes 2 years; graduate degree substitutes 3 years; doctorate substitutes 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Formulate policy and strategy with Budget Director and CFO.
• Implement fiscal policy decisions through Mosaic accounting system.
• Evaluate resources across payroll and funding sources.
• Oversee payroll coding and reporting to funding sources.
• Lead payroll process improvements and resolve complex issues.

Skills

Supervising staff

Government financial rules

State finance systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree substitution for 2 years

Graduate degree substitution for 3 years

Doctorate substitution for 4 years

Tools

MOSAIC

HRCMS

LCM

Job description

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Job Description - Fiscal Officer V - Assistant Budget and Payroll Director (260006I4)

Job Description

Fiscal Officer V - Assistant Budget and Payroll Director - ( 260006I4 )

Description

Who We Are:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)seeksto protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location,can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The MassachusettsDepartment of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)overseesnearly halfa million acres of land, making up one of the largest and most diverse state park systems in the country. Our work focuses on nurturing the vital connection between people and the environment by protecting, promoting, and enhancing ourcommon wealthof natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the well-being of all.DCRinfrastructure connects people to and through the beautiful landscapes and accessible recreational facilities we care for – strengthening our communities and driving our economy. Our staff strive to build a healthier, more resilient Massachusetts where all residents and visitors can relax, reflect and feel a sense of belonging in our open spaces and public lands. To learn more about DCR, our facilities, and our programs, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr or contact us at [e-mail] .

Job Opening:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for aFiscal Officer V – Assist Budget and Payroll to perform the following duties:

Statement of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Budget Director / Payroll Director works closely with the Budget Director and CFO in the formulation of policy and strategy for numerous agency-wide finance initiatives. This role requires the implementation of fiscal policy decisions through, Mosaic, the Commonwealth's state accounting system. Expert knowledge of Mosaic and Labor Cost Management which interacts with HRCMS, state payroll, is critical for this position.

The Assistant Budget Director / Payroll Directorregularly works with Budget Director and CFO to evaluate fiscal resources, primarily related to payroll across multiple funding sources (Operating, Capital, Federal, Trust). This is a complex network of payroll funding requiring strong analytic and technical accounting skills and the development of fiscal analyses using large amounts of payroll data and serves in critical role in long-range planning of assigning fiscal resources, especially as related to payroll.

The Assistant Budget Director / Payroll DirectorIssues agency-wide orders on use of SSTA timesheet coding as they are developed. Oversee how the payroll coding is linked to the appropriate funding source and tracked through reporting.

The Assistant Budget Director / Payroll DirectorParticipates in development and supporting regular presentations to Commissioner, Secretary and other senior leadership staff.

The Assistant Budget Director / Payroll DirectorEnsures the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of payroll and workforce management processes through strong internal controls, monitoring programs, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Helps identify workforce risks, improve labor cost management, strengthen accountability, and support informed decision-making.

Ensures sensitive employee data is kept confidential.

Leads payroll process improvements and resolves complex payroll issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience supervising and/or managing staff.
• Knowledge and familiarity with government financial rules, regulations, and policies.
• Work experience and familiarity with Massachusetts state finance systems (MOSAIC, HRCMS, LCM, etc.).

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work (i.e. budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results).

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : Fiscal Officer V

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza

Job

Job

: Accounting and Finance

Agency

Agency

: Department of Conservation & Recreation

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Oct 8, 2026, 4:32:35 PM

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 87,686.54 - 134,941.81 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affinitive Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Moneesha Dasgupta, DEI Manager, email: [e-mail] - 6176450358

Bargaining Unit : M99-Managers (EXE)

Confidential : Yes

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes