Job Location : Boston,MA, USA
The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is an Agency within the Executive Office of Education and reports to the Board of Early Education and Care. EEC's vision is that children, youth and families reach their full potential now and in the future. To achieve that vision, EEC's mission is to create the conditions for children, youth and families to thrive socially, academically and economically. EEC is the lead agency for all early education and care services and funding in the Commonwealth, charged with administering the federal Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) and Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) monies provided to Massachusetts. This block grant provides child care subsidies to more than 50,000 low-income families to help ensure they can work and stay employed, while ensuring that children are getting the high-quality early education needed to prepare them for success in school and in life.
The Chief Financial Officer is a member of the Department of Early Education and Care's Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. The CFO directs and oversees the work of the Department's Office of Administration and Finance which encompasses the delivery of services and supports necessary for the effective, efficient operation and execution of the Department's fiscal operations and responsibilities in accordance with state and federal regulations.
The CFO is also responsible for ensuring that the work of the following Units advances the Department's goals and objectives through policies, practices, documented procedures, actions, and initiatives that are consistent with the Department's Strategic Plan: Budget; Caseload Financial Policy and appeals; Grants, Contracts & Procurement; Contracting and Accounting; Operations; and Audit Resolution/Fiscal Monitoring. Through active engagement as a member of the Department's Executive Leadership Team, the CFO is responsible for establishing and maintaining strong internal communications within the Department's Administration and Finance Units as well as working with the Deputy Commissioners for Field Operations, Deputy Commissioner for Family Access and Engagement, Deputy Commissioner for Program and Educator Supports, and Legal and Background Record Checks to establish and foster strong communication and collaboration among all units and offices within EEC.
Primary duties include:
Administration & Finance
Procurement Management
Accounting & Contracts
Policy Development
Internal Controls
Grant Administration
Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
Travel may be required for this position.
Questions regarding this posting or the application process should be directed to [email protected].
Qualifications
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) seven (7) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least four (4) years must have been in a managerial capacity.
Comprehensive Benefits
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative 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: Administrator X
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 50 Milk St
Job: Education
Agency: Department of Early Education and Care
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Aug 5, 2024, 6:08:30 AM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 123,783.20 - 192,081.87 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Ferdousi Faruque - 781#######
Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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