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The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking a dynamic and detailed orientated individual with budget, finance, and management experience to fill the role of Budget Director. The selected candidate is part of the DYS Senior Management Team and will oversee and support the fiscal operations of DYS which includes five (5) regions throughout the Commonwealth. The DYS Budget Director will be responsible for all budget preparation, development, reporting, and management as well as maintaining all internal control standards. Additionally, the selected candidate will monitor spending, coordinate all responses and forward all necessary documents to the Executive Office for Administration and Finance, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Ways and Means Committees, and the Comptroller's Office. For additional information about the Department of Youth Services and its programs please watch: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gyP0kCJ181nBakh9Cc0pNNEyPw7kAoI6/view /_Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_/ * Assist in the development of a budget spending strategy, translate the strategy into the preparation and negotiation of the annual operating budget for the agency. * Develop the DYS annual spending plan, maintenance estimate and budget request. * Coordinate the development of internal budgets and spending plans for the department’s five geographic regions and central office for all state appropriations, federal grants, and trust fund accounts. * Analyze, coordinate, and monitor all monthly expenditure totals, patterns, trends and recommend action when needed. * Act as a liaison to oversight agencies and the legislature to ensure funding for agency initiatives. * Compile expenditure data as the basis for current year spending targets and projections as well as monitoring cash flow and encumbrance levels for the department. * Coordinate, implement and monitor the Interdepartmental Service Agreement (ISA) process. * Direct and oversee the implementation of acceptable fiscal accounting and control procedures. * Ensure all financial reports are accurate and distributed in a timely manner. * Directly supervise fiscal staff in the central office and indirectly supervise the Regional Fiscal Directors. * Facilitate and coordinate revenue management with EHS Revenue Unit. _Preferred Qualifications:_ * Ability to develop and implement high quality internal control procedures to ensure Departmental compliance with all federal and state finance laws, regulations, and directives to ensure accountability in all fiscal transactions. * Knowledge of state finance laws, budget development cycle, the Commonwealth’s Purchase of Service (POS) system as well as budget and expenditure control. * Capacity to integrate program staff into the budget development process, prepare cost projection reports and present complex issues and reports in a clear and concise manner. * Strong Independent decision-making capability, and the ability to set and manage multiple priorities and tasks. * Capable to work both independently, in a Team environment and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. * Demonstrated experience in analyzing and determining the applicability of financial and program data, draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. * Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel and the ability to manage large data sets utilizing tools such as pivot tables, Vlookup, and Sumif functions. * Working knowledge of Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS), the Commonwealth Information Warehouse (CIW), Labor Cost Management (LCM), Human Resources Compensation Management System (HRCMS) and the Massachusetts Budget Application. _To Apply:_ Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. _About the Department of Youth Services:_ As the Juvenile Justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Department of Youth Services promotes positive change in the youth in our care and custody. Our mission is to make communities safer by improving the life outcomes for youth in our care. We achieve our mission through investing in highly qualified staff and a service continuum that engages youth, families, and communities in strategies that support positive youth development. For more information, please go to: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-youth-services. Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates must pass a pre-employment screening which includes: 1) Drug Screening; 2) Psychological Screening; 3) Medical Examination; and 4) Physical Abilities Test (PAT) for direct care positions. If you would like more information, please logon to the DYS website www.mass.gov/dys to access detailed information on the _Pre-Offer Process:_ A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants." Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions, please contact the CYF Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work (i.e. budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results), of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. *Comprehensive Benefits* 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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. 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. Job: Accounting and Finance* *Organization: Department of Youth Services *Title: *Budget Director, Central Office Location: Massachusetts-Boston-600 Washington Street Requisition ID: 2400065L