Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Department of Agricultural Resources

Responsibilities: Oversee daily finance and administrative operations for MDAR and SRB Direct a Finance Office team and manage HR-related supervision and evaluation Oversee budgeting, federal grants, payroll, AP/AR, purchasing, and fleet/IT/space management Develop and approve agency budgets and spending plans; coordinate Joint Ways and Means budget hearings Ensure compliance with state financial policies, rules, and laws; obtain approvals from EEA Serve as liaison to multiple agencies (Secretariat, ANF, OSD, OSC, State Auditors, Treasury, DOR) Lead HR matters with the Commissioner’s Office; ensure HRD compliance and payroll resolution Own IT governance for the department; vet procurements and manage IT infrastructure and security Provide indirect fiscal guidance to MDAR and SRB staff through issue analysis and resolution Schedule and lead meetings to discuss resource allocation, staffing, and budget issues

Key requirements: Six or more years of relevant experience in administrative or managerial roles in business or public administration, with at least two years in supervisory or managerial capacity (or equivalent substitutions as described) Experience with budgeting, finance, contracts, and federal grants Knowledge of state finance law, accounting procedures, procurement, and contractual agreements Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines governing government activities Strong report writing and financial analysis skills Experience managing a department office and supervising staff Ability to lead and work across diverse teams and external partners Familiarity with Microsoft applications and Commonwealth systems (e.g., Mosaic, CIW, Platform) Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Collaborative leadership and staff development Problem-solving and strategic thinking Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Mosaic, CIW, Platform Adobe Acrobat Pro