Principal Human Services Business Officer

DepartmentDepartment of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & HospitalsDivisionAccounting/FinanceSalary$76,458.00 - $86,034.00Job ProfileJC-02648400-20 - Principal Human Services Business Officer (Council 94 Local 2883 BHDDH DOH)Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30AM - 4:00PM

Standard 35.0

Job Requisition NumberJR103326 Principal Human Services Business Officer (Open)Pay GradeC00B28 AClassificationPrincipal Human Services Business OfficerClass Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the planning, organization, and operation of a complex governmental accounting and budgetary system within a human service agency; to supervise and conduct large and complex financial audits of the records and accounts of municipalities and non-profit community organizations, including nursing homes; to assist in providing various business management functions for a human services agency such as purchasing, storekeeping, and budget preparation; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; objectives and policies are determined in consultation with a superior or reviewed by the superior on their inception; work is appraised by results accomplished and is usually completed independently.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, organizes, supervises, and reviews the work of professional staff and clerical subordinates; reviews work in process and upon completion for accuracy and compliance with prescribed procedures and directives.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To be responsible for the planning, organization, and operation of a complex governmental accounting and budgetary system within a human service agency.
• To be responsible for fiscal/financial management functions within a division of a human services agency; to control expenditures and provide budgetary and cost control expertise; to perform specialized and technical budgetary and accounting functions.
• To be responsible for assisting a superior in the preparation and presentation of a divisional and/or departmental budget request for a human services agency.
• To review contracts proposed by a human services agency to insure accuracy and appropriateness to state and/or federal regulations.
• To assist a superior in the formulation of policies, plans and objectives connected with the administration of the business management services of a division within a human services agency.
• To supervise and conduct large and complex field audits of the records and accounts of nursing homes subject to state regulation, of private non-profit community organizations or of municipalities.
• To assist program staff in analyzing federal regulations and guidelines pertaining to disadvantaged persons and contracting federal funds to organizations to accomplish similar objectives.
• To prepare and direct the preparation of various monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports and financial statements required by various units of state government and by the federal Departments of Agriculture, Education, and, Health and Human Services to insure the efficiency and economy of the business management services within a human service agency.
• To plan, organize, supervise and direct the work of a professional staff and clerical subordinates engaged in fiscal/financial management operations.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting; a working knowledge of the principles of corporate and governmental finance; a working knowledge of the principles and techniques of budgeting; a working knowledge of federal guidelines for utilizing federal grant monies; the ability to analyze and interpret accounting systems and procedures; the ability to prepare audit reports and financial statements, including federal financial status reports; the ability to plan, organize, supervise and direct the work of subordinates engaged in professional auditing, accounting, or other fiscal management operations; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in Accounting or Business Administration; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position in a public agency or in private industry involving advanced professional accounting and/or advanced professional auditing work.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

This position is responsible for the financial management and oversight of multiple federal and state funding sources, including grant tracking, budget monitoring, expenditure reconciliation, and compliance reporting. Significant grant management experience is required, including demonstrated expertise in administering federal and state grants, monitoring grant expenditures, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and supporting grant-funded programs. Duties include preparation and submission of Federal Financial Reports (FFRs), Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) reporting, financial analysis, and maintenance of supporting documentation for audits and regulatory reviews. Knowledge of and experience applying Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) requirements is essential to ensure compliance with federal grant regulations and funding requirements.
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with demonstrated experience managing complex financial data and reporting requirements. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, data analysis tools, and large datasets to support financial reporting, grant management, and reimbursement activities. Experience interpreting and implementing federal grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance provisions related to allowable costs, internal controls, and financial reporting, is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing multiple grant funding streams while maintaining compliance with federal and state requirements and supporting successful audit outcomes.Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.