Chief Fiscal Officer

The mission of the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is to monitor the Massachusetts health care system and provide reliable information and meaningful analysis for those seeking to improve health care quality, affordability, access, and outcomes. To help fulfill our mission, we are seeking an experienced individual with deep knowledge of state finance, budgeting, and procurement to join our team as Chief Fiscal Officer. 

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Chief Fiscal Officer oversees all aspects of CHIA’s financial strategy and operations, including annual budgeting, accounting, forecasting, grants management, revenue, internal controls, and procurement functions. They are responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures comply with state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines. They serve as a member of the senior leadership team and a senior advisor to the executive team on all financial matters. The CFO manages a team of 5 within the finance unit. 

CHIA has a hybrid work environment, all employees are expected to work in-person at the Center’s 501 Boylston Street office, on at least two (2) designated days each week.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and manage development of the annual budget, spend plan, and allotment requests in accordance with requirements from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Joint Committee on Ways and Means

• Direct the agency’s financial assessment on the health care industry, used to fund CHIA’s appropriation, including the calculation of amounts due, disbursement of invoices, and monitoring compliance

• Manage the day-to-day accounting, budgeting, and procurement activities of the agency in close coordination with other senior managers

• Represent the agency in matters involving the Office of the State Comptroller, Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General, and Operational Services Division, including administration of MMARS and CommBuys

• Support the Executive Director, Chief of Staff and other Senior Staff members as needed

The successful candidate will have: 

• In-depth understanding of Commonwealth budgeting and accounting practices, Massachusetts finance law, state internal controls, Comptroller requirements, and OSD policies 

• Proficiency with related systems, including MMARS (Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System), LCM (Labor Cost Management), HR-CMS (Human Resource Compensation Management System), and Commonwealth Information Warehouse (CIW)

• Familiarity with standard business practices around budget management; knowledge of auditing principles (GAAP), state financial administrative and contracting policies and procedures 

• Commitment to excellence in both collaboration and compliance. 

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Proven ability to analyze and evaluate data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations 

• Demonstrated commitment to building and maintaining high functioning, collaborative teams where employees have opportunities for continued learning, development and success.

• Creativity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems 

Total Compensation:

As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are offered a great career opportunity influencing a wide-spectrum of services to the diverse populations we serve - but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including:

• 75% state paid medical insurance premium
• Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefit for employee and spouse at state colleges and universities
• Extended Illness program participation
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Hybrid work

To apply visit: http://www.chiamass.gov/join-our-team/

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The full time salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 annually.

10/7/2022

At CHIA, we are committed to earning a reputation as a great place to work and build a career. So if you’re excited to be part of a diverse and innovative team responsible for identifying opportunities to improve health care in Massachusetts, come join us! To apply and for more information visit: https://www.chiamass.gov/join-our-team/

CHIA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Women, people of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Tonya Bourassa 617-701-8127.

Information submitted by applicants is collected through the JazzHR Platform, your submission of application materials constitutes your express consent for this information to be provided to JazzHR for processing. Please do not include any personally identifiable information with your application materials other than that specifically requested by CHIA. CHIA requests basic information such as name, address, telephone number, and email address. You may also self identify race/ethnicity, gender, disability and/or veteran status if you so choose. However, you should not provide more detailed personal information such as your date of birth or Social Security Number with your application materials.

In compliance with federal laws, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

CHIA has adopted Executive Order #595: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Executive Department Employees

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or boosters prior to the finalization of the hiring process. Details relating to complying with this requirement will be provided to finalists.

Finalists who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for a reasonable accommodation.

Executive order can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/august-19-2021-executive-department-employee-vaccination-order

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