Fiscal Officer V - Assistant Budget and Payroll Director

Who We Are: 

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. 

Who We Are as an Employer: 

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. 

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) oversees nearly half a million acres of land, making up one of the largest and most diverse state park systems in the country. Our work focuses on nurturing the vital connection between people and the environment by protecting, promoting, and enhancing our common wealth of natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the well-being of all. DCR infrastructure connects people to and through the beautiful landscapes and accessible recreational facilities we care for – strengthening our communities and driving our economy. Our staff strive to build a healthier, more resilient Massachusetts where all residents and visitors can relax, reflect and feel a sense of belonging in our open spaces and public lands. To learn more about DCR, our facilities, and our programs, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr or contact us at mass.parks@mass.gov. 

Job Opening:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for a Fiscal Officer V – Assist Budget and Payroll to perform the following duties: 

Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process.

Statement of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Budget Director / Payroll Director works closely with the Budget Director and CFO in the formulation of policy and strategy for numerous agency-wide finance initiatives. This role requires the implementation of fiscal policy decisions through, Mosaic, the Commonwealth's state accounting system.  Expert knowledge of Mosaic and Labor Cost Management which interacts with HRCMS, state payroll, is critical for this position.

The Assistant Budget Director / Payroll Director regularly works with Budget Director and CFO to evaluate fiscal resources, primarily related to payroll across multiple funding sources (Operating, Capital, Federal, Trust).  This is a complex network of payroll funding requiring strong analytic and technical accounting skills and the development of fiscal analyses using large amounts of payroll data and serves in critical role in long-range planning of assigning fiscal resources, especially as related to payroll.

The Assistant Budget Director / Payroll Director Issues agency-wide orders on use of SSTA timesheet coding as they are developed.  Oversee how the payroll coding is linked to the appropriate funding source and tracked through reporting.

The Assistant Budget Director / Payroll Director Participates in development and supporting regular presentations to Commissioner, Secretary and other senior leadership staff.

The Assistant Budget Director / Payroll Director Ensures the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of payroll and workforce management processes through strong internal controls, monitoring programs, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.  

Helps identify workforce risks, improve labor cost management, strengthen accountability, and support informed decision-making.

Ensures sensitive employee data is kept confidential.

Leads payroll process improvements and resolves complex payroll issues. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience supervising and/or managing staff.  
• Knowledge and familiarity with government financial rules, regulations, and policies.
• Work experience and familiarity with Massachusetts state finance systems (MOSAIC, HRCMS, LCM, etc.).

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work (i.e. budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results).

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required 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.

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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.

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