Introduction
The State of Connecticut's Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is accepting applications for qualified candidates to fill the position of Executive Financial Officer (EFO).
This position offers a unique opportunity to establish and monitor state agencies' financial policies in order to enhance existing management systems and practices. The opportunity is available to current agency employees.
Who We Are
At the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM), we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor's budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing opm.recruitment@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Office of Policy and Management, Office of Finance this class is accountable for establishing and monitoring state agency financial policies in order to enhance the existing management systems and advising agency heads concerning agency financial staffing needs in accordance with Section 4-70b of the General State Statutes.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Direct staff and operations of the Office of Finance.
- Establish state agency financial policies and monitor financial systems and operations of state agencies.
- Monitor financial reporting of all state agencies and commissions, and of all nonprofit providers subject to state and/or federal single audit requirements.
- Evaluate training needs and administer career development programs for key fiscal personnel across all state agencies.
- Provide technical assistance and ensure compliance with the Municipal Auditing Act and State Single Audit Act.
- Monitor municipal fiscal conditions and provide guidance to the Municipal Finance Advisory Commission (MFAC) and the Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB).
- Coordinate municipal matters with OPM's Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements for statewide financial management, including but not limited to: management of Core-CT, the statewide Enterprise Reporting System (ERP), and implementation of a statewide enterprise grants management system.
- Establish analytics, reporting tools, and financial management policies for State agencies.
- Set policies for obtaining, managing, and evaluating Procurements by State agencies.
- Develop and implement IT and telecommunications policies for State agencies.
- Review State agency operations and recommend improvements to structures, processes, and staffing.
- Serve as an in-house advisor to OPM and the Governor's Office regarding the financial management, procurement, and contracting policies and practices of state agencies.
- Provide training on procurement policy and processes for personal service agreements (PSA) and purchase of service (POS) contracts, including those relating to legislatively directed funds.
- Establish policies for obtaining, managing, and evaluating the quality and cost-effectiveness of State agencies.
- Represent the Secretary of OPM on various boards and commissions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of
- and ability to apply management principles and practices;
- relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
- public administration including governmental financial management systems operations and theories;
- financial information systems and technology;
- Knowledge of human resources principles and practices relevant to compensation, performance appraisal, career development and staffing;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Considerable ability to analyze and evaluate complex statistical and financial data.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Ten (10) years of professional experience in the management of financial operations with emphasis on strategic planning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of the General Experience must have been as a chief financial officer in a public or quasi-public organization.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Fiscal and Program Policy Section Director or a Chief of Fiscal and Administrative Services 1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
- A Master's degree in public administration, finance or business may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing financial, management, procurement, and contracting policies, as well as implementing process improvements.
- Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and systems for improving state agency processes.
- Experience preparing budgetary, financial, and legislative reports.
- Experience representing agencies on governmental boards and commissions.
- Experience applying principles of government accounting and budgeting, debt management, and employee health and pension benefits, and understanding factors affecting government finances.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
