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Robert Half
Fiscal Manager
Career Insights for Fiscal / Budget Director (Public Sector)
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What they do
A Fiscal Director or Budget Director manages the budget and finance department of government agencies or cities. They manage the operations of the budget and finance department; including leading analysts and staff. They review and make recommendations on budget requests and options in terms of policy, programs and objectives for the agency or city while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and statutes. They are responsible for the accumulation of data to support the development of financial analysis and budgeting, including the preparation of quarterly, monthly and annual financial performance measures.
$202,272 / year median in Pennsylvania
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Non-profit/Government Fiscal Manager:
Exciting opportunity to grow with a teamResponsibilities:
- Lead the financial administration of a major county program with substantial annual funding responsibility, ensuring sound budget oversight and fiscal stewardship.
- Develop operating approaches that align with federal and state funding rules to improve reimbursement opportunities and maximize revenue recovery.
- Manage agency-wide financial reporting and client-related accounting activities, including the preparation of quarterly statements, invoices, and supporting documentation.
- Build and monitor annual budgets and planning documents for both county and state needs-based funding, ensuring timely submission and accuracy.
- Evaluate financial and client data to identify patterns, measure operational results, and support informed decision-making.
- Establish fiscal controls, maintain compliant procedures, and oversee reconciliations between agency and county financial records.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, respond to auditor requests, and prepare year-end confirmations and related financial materials.
- Supervise fiscal and eligibility leadership staff, assign priorities, review work quality, and provide coaching, training, and technical guidance.
- Oversee client eligibility and redetermination processes tied to grant and program funding, helping ensure accurate claiming and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with agency leadership and finance stakeholders to balance workloads, support payroll-related reporting, and carry out additional operational duties as needed.
- Bachelors with accounting credits
- Working knowledge of fiscal administration practices within human services or comparable public sector environments.
- Strong understanding of accounting methods, financial controls, and standard reporting procedures.
- Familiarity with auditing principles, cost accounting practices, and account reconciliation processes.
- Experience preparing and managing annual budgets, operating budgets, and budget development activities.
- Knowledge of grant-related funding structures, including federal, government, or foundation-supported programs.
- Ability to interpret regulations, monitor compliance, and identify errors that may affect agency funding or reimbursement.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising staff, coordinating priorities, and supporting team development.