Jr. Fiscal Analyst

Position Summary :

The Department of Human Services (DHS) Finance Division is responsible for managing the agency's (approximately) $950 million dollar budget and all related financial and contracting functions. DHS's funding is used to support the agency's services to the City's most vulnerable populations and supports DHS's overall mission to improve the safety, permanency, outcomes, and well-being of children and youth, such as the Improving Outcomes for Children Initiative (IOC).

The position of Finance Analyst will support the Finance Division with cash flow management and oversight.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist in the preparation and submission of annual budget, gathering and organizing requests from multiple departments
• Monitor and forecast DHS expenditure payments to providers and resource parents.
• Monitor provider performance in areas having fiscal implications
• Forecast fiscal impact of initiatives and policy / legislative changes
• Assist in other data adjustment and billing resolution efforts as needed
• Provide Division-wide fiscal analysis and support, including analysis of provider rates
• Perform tasks / projects related to Finance Division reorganization and process
• Improvements with financial implications; these projects may also be Agency-wide, and will vary according to assignment
• Perform research and analysis related to changing federal, state, and local revenue sources, including federal Title IV-E (including Child Welfare Demonstration Project) TANF and PA State ACT 148
• Mange outside contractors and associated projects as necessary
• Represent DHS Finance at internal and external projects as necessary
• Other duties as necessary as assigned

Skills Required :

Physical Demands :

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as maneuvering in office space, reaching file cabinets and copier machines when necessary. Mush be able to sit for up to two hours while looking at and using a computer. Must possess the ability to use a keyboard and mouse for typing or performing data entry functions. Must be able to interact with the DHS staff, all contracted providers and the public.

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field required. Experience can be substituted for Education

Equal Opportunity Employment :

PMHCC, Inc is committed to equal opportunity. It is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.