Job Description
Description
Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, Director, or designee, the Fiscal &
Budget Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial planning and stability.
Work includes developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets; conducting financial analysis
and forecasting; ensuring fiscal responsibility; and reporting to leadership.
Incumbent also provides strategic guidance to support efficient resource allocation, cost control,
and alignment with organizational goals.
This position requires a confidential relationship to a policymaker
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees the financial management of federal grants and local funding.
Develops, implements, and monitors annual budgets and multi-year forecasts, collaborating with
departments for accurate planning.
Prepares and analyzes periodic financial reports, including monthly revenue and expense budget
variance analysis.
Monitors spending, tracks budget performance, identifies cost savings, and ensures compliance
with policies and regulations.
Advises senior management and stakeholders on financial health and resource allocation.
Supervises and manages the fiscal operations division and staff, overseeing their performance
and ensuring the submission of reports, correspondence, and summaries.
Initiates federal drawdowns and participates in grant applications, awards, expenditures,
reporting, and close-out processes.
Analyzes budget variances, cost projections, general ledger accounts, and payroll to provide
direction and recommendations.
Interprets audit reports and ensures necessary corrective actions are implemented.
Generates and present financial and specialized reports as required.
Reviews and develops budgeting processes for efficiency and accuracy.
Ensures all financial activities adhere to rules, plans, and compliance requirements.
Represents the agency at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MBA or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or
university and three (3) years of experience in budget management, financial analysis,
forecasting, grant management including at least one year in a supervisory/management capacity.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related
field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience in budget
management, financial analysis, forecasting, grant management including at least one year in a
supervisory/management capacity.
Position Factors
Factor 1- Knowledge Required By The Position
Knowledge of business and financial management principles, including strategic planning and
forecasting.
Knowledge of governmental accounting procedures, bookkeeping principles, and budgetary
accounts.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing fiscal management in the
Government of the Virgin Islands.
Knowledge of accounting principles and methods.
Knowledge of the Accounting Manual procedures for the Government of the Virgin Islands.
Knowledge of office procedures and practices as they apply to government operations.
Skill with computer operations, financial software, spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), and reporting
tools.
Skill in analysis of complex data, identifying trends, and solving problems.
Ability to interpret and apply administrative policies, rules and regulations.
Ability to assign and supervise the work of subordinates.
Ability to manage and lead in a complex, fiscally challenging, and rapidly changing
environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted
during work.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally when presenting financial information
and data to diverse audiences.
Ability to provide leadership and organization to lead teams or projects, paying strong attention
to detail.
FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Works under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, Director, or Agency Head.
Work is performed independently with minimal supervision and must exercise initiative in goals
and objectives. Work is reviewed through meetings, conferences, and reports submitted.
FACTOR 3- GUIDELINES
Guidelines include departmental rules and regulations, governmental accounting manuals,
bookkeeping principles, budgetary accounts, and compliance with federal and local regulations.
FACTOR 4- COMPLEXITY
Work involves professional and administrative fiscal transaction requiring regulation and
management of funds, implementation of programs and budgets, and oversight of grant
programs.
FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT
The purpose of the work is to facilitate proper fiscal and budget management of the agency
activities, projects, evaluations, monitoring, and reporting to ensure goals and objectives are met
timely.
FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are executive leadership, other managers, internal staff, vendors, federal partners,
external stakeholders and other local government and financial officials.
FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are made to advise, manage, provide, or obtain information and assistance relative to
budgetary and financial matters, resolution of problems, and other changes.
FACTOR 8- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is primarily sedentary including some physical activity and standing during public
outreaches and forums.
FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office setting, with occasional off-site visits and public outreaches.
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