Public Finance & Grants Compliance Specialist

City of Worcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Worcester is seeking a Financial Compliance & Contracts Specialist for the Department of Health and Human Services. This role oversees budgeting, grants, contract development, procurement compliance, and fiscal accountability across HHS divisions.

The position requires strong knowledge of governmental finance, grant administration, and procurement laws, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and municipal finance.
• Understanding of federal and state grant administration.
• Knowledge of uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Massachusetts procurement laws and municipal purchasing practices.
• Knowledge of contract administration and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental budgeting, grants administration, and contract development.
• Ensure procurement compliance and fiscal accountability for HHS.
• Maintain financial systems and internal controls in line with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for governance and auditing purposes.
• Coordinate financial operations across City departments and funding sources.

Skills

Governmental accounting principles

Budget development & forecasting

Grant administration

Procurement compliance

Contract administration

Internal controls

Financial reporting & audits

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Regulatory interpretation

Financial analysis & reporting

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Job description

The City of Worcester is seeking a Financial Compliance & Contracts Specialist for the Department of Health and Human Services. This role oversees budgeting, grants, contract development, procurement compliance, and fiscal accountability across HHS divisions.

The position requires strong knowledge of governmental finance, grant administration, and procurement laws, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.