Financial Compliance Contracts

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position

of Financial Compliance and Contracts Specialist for the Department of

Health and Human Services (HHS). Under the direction of the Commissioner

of Health and Human Services, the Financial Compliance & Contracts

Specialist performs advanced professional, administrative, and financial

work overseeing departmental budgeting, grants administration, contract

development, procurement compliance, and fiscal accountability for the

Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The position serves as the

Department's central resource for financial operations and compliance

across all HHS divisions. The Financial Compliance & Contracts

Specialist develops and maintains financial systems, internal controls,

and standardized administrative processes to ensure compliance with

municipal, state, federal, and grant requirements. The position

collaborates with other City departments and funding agencies to support

HHS ensuring the responsible stewardship of public funds and consistent

financial practices across the Department. Bilingual applicants are

encouraged to apply. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ~

Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and municipal finance.

~ Knowledge of budget development and financial forecasting. ~

Understanding of federal and state grant administration. ~ Knowledge of

uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). ~ Understanding of Massachusetts

procurement laws and municipal purchasing practices. ~ Knowledge of

contract administration and compliance. ~ Knowledge of internal

controls and financial risk management. ~ Knowledge of financial

reporting and audit preparation. ~ Experienced in Microsoft Office

Suite, particularly advanced Excel. ~ Experienced in financial

management and enterprise resource planning systems. ~ Ability to

interpret and apply financial regulations and grant requirements. ~

Ability to read, interpret and document financial transactions in

compliance with City Ordinances, State Statutes, other regulatory laws

and accounting principles. ~ Ability to become knowledgeable in

applicable Federal/State/Local regulations, procurement & municipal

budgeting standard operating practices. ~ Ability to prepare detailed

financial analyses and reports. ~ Ability to develop and monitor

complex budgets. ~ Ability to manage multiple grants and funding

sources simultaneously. ~ Ability to coordinate procurement and

contract administration. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ~ Bachelor's degree in

accounting, finance, business administration, public administration,

economics, or a related field; AND; Five (5) years of progressively

responsible experience in governmental finance, accounting, grants

management, budget administration, contract management, procurement, or

municipal financial operations OR; ~ Any equivalent combination of

education, training and seven (7) experience which provides the required

knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of

the position may be considered in lieu of above requirement PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS: ~ Master's degree in accounting, finance, business

administration, public administration, economics or related field ~ Two

• years of experience working in municipal government. ~ Two (2)

years of experience administering federal and state grants. ~ Two (2)

years of experience managing government contracts and procurement. ~

Two (2) years of experience preparing for or coordinating financial

audits. ~ Professional certification such as CPA, CGFM, CGMS, or

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