Director, Finance Strategy & Transformation

Company: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

An Official website of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsALERTEffective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today!Job Description - Director, Finance Strategy & Transformation (24000AB3)The Director of Finance Strategy and Transformation will leverage strong analytical and communication skills to improve business process flows for the Finance department at the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), which consists of nine departments and divisions: Department of Career Services, Department of Unemployment Assistance, Department of Economic Research, Department of Labor Relations, Department of Industrial Accidents, Department of Paid Family and Medical Leave, Division of Apprenticeship Standards, Department of Labor Standards, and Commonwealth Corporation.Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Finance Strategy and Transformation will serve as a point of contact for Finance Directors, EOLWD agencies, external agencies, and vendors on matters including, but not limited to:

• Conducting analysis based on data, policy and/or operational requirements and producing high quality and timely insights to guide strategic planning and enhancement for the Finance department and EOLWD agencies.
• Managing or supporting cross-unit and cross-department projects to ensure processes, policies, and results are aligned with the secretariat's and/or agencies programmatic or operational goals and in compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Overseeing IT-focused projects, both for Finance and EOLWD agency efforts as they relate to finance functions.
• Collaborating with Finance units to support the development, enhancement and/or implementation of measures and policies to mitigate risk across Finance functions.Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, and state budget policies and practices
• Familiarity with state enterprise systems, including MMARS and CIW
• Experience in a finance role with an IT or project management focusMINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.Substitutions:
• A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
• A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
• A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.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.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.Primary LocationJob: Administrative ServicesAgency: Department of Workforce DevelopmentSchedule: Full-timeShift: DayJob Posting:Number of Openings: 1Salary: 88,182.80 - 125,000.00 YearlyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Dennis Johnson - 6176265111Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)Confidential: NoPotentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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