Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Fiscal Officer is a senior position who assumes responsibility for all financial accounting, reporting and compliance for the Office. The CFO manages all aspects of the annual budget, comprehensive oversight and the implementation of agency fiscal policies, procedures and Internal Controls. The CFO will ensure compliance with the MA Comptroller, Department of Administration and Finance and the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association. The CFO will have the ability to manage the existing budget procedures and ensure that the Berkshire District Attorney's Office (BDAO) appropriation accounts and other revenue sources have available funds to support all agency obligations. Responsibilities * Manage all aspects of BDAO's current budget; control expenses, create spending plans, develop future budget projections, and adjust the budget as required throughout the year. Input approved budget change documents to MA Comptroller's accounting system, run, analyze, and review reports. * Oversee the accounts payable functions including encumbrance management, timely and accurate invoice processing, payment documentation consistent with MA Comptroller requirements, and maintenance of accurate fiscal and vendor files. * All fiscal responsibilities regarding grants including Interagency Service Agreements (ISA) documentation. * Monitor and process all approved contracts including facility and auto leases using the state accounting system. * Oversee all payroll operations including management of employee benefits such as insurance. * Other fiscal duties as required. * Oversee financial specialist support staff. Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field. * CPA or MBA preferred. * Applicant must have at least ten years of full-time professional, supervisory or managerial experience in fiscal management, financial reporting, budget preparation, execution and maintenance, preferably within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Preferred * Familiar with State and Federal finance operations and reporting. * Working knowledge of Mosaic, HRCMS and Warehouse (CIW) applications. Skills * Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Access & Excel, and knowledge of QuickBooks. * Staff management. * Grant management. All positions require the candidate to: * Fulfill the mandatory education and training requirements of the State Ethics Commission. * Become familiar with and follow the provisions of the Office Personnel Policies. * Participate in trainings relevant to Office functions. * Interact in a respectful and professional manner with the public, judicial and law enforcement personnel and office staff. * Complete work assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. All full-time positions offer the Commonwealth’s benefit package that includes health, life, disability, dental/vision insurances, retirement plans, vacation, personal and sick leave. Payroll is bi-weekly and based on a 37.5-hour work week. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All positions serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney. Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 Berkshire District Attorney’s Office is an EEO Employer with a firm commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring practices. Please submit resume, cover letter and references to Julia Sabourin, Chief Operating Officer by sending [email protected] Job: *Accounting and Finance Organization: *Berkshire DA Office Title: Chief Financial Officer Location: Massachusetts-Pittsfield-7 North Street Requisition ID: 260006W7