FISCAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR

Date: Dec 8, 2025

Req ID: 54557

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72202

Category: DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $76,334.96

Position Summary

The Fiscal Support Administrator serves as the senior leader responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of fiscal management operations, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting, within a state department or agency. This position is responsible for establishing fiscal policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and providing high-level guidance to senior management on financial matters. The Administrator leads a team of fiscal support professionals and works closely with other departments and agencies to ensure effective use of resources.

This position requires on-site employment with no remote or hybrid options available.

Education and Professional Work Experience

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred. Five years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal management or a related field. Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role in a fiscal environment.

Preferred Qualification

Experience working with federal grants to include Vocational Rehabilitation grants. 3 years' experience working in AASIS and providing financial reporting. Preference given to experience working in AWARE or other subrecipient grant systems. Experience working with federal draws and indirect cost proposals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Solid understanding of state fiscal management practices and accounting systems.
Strong supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to review complex financial documents and identify discrepancies.

Job Responsibilities and Expected Results

Review and enter budget and expenditures in AWARE and reconcile draws.
Produce expenditure and draw reports and reconcile them to AASIS.
Complete Federal reports and work with federal partners to resolve discrepancies.
Verify accuracy of payment documents to comply with Federal and State audit requirements.
Work with Division Directors and provide analytical reviews of data from accounting and reporting systems.
Supervise a small to medium group Finance staff.
Other duties as assigned.

Position Information

Job Series: Fiscal Support – Competitive

Classification: Fiscal Support Administrator

Class Code: FFS01C

Pay Grade: SGS10

Salary Range: $76,335 - $112,976

Job Summary

The Fiscal Support Administrator serves as the senior leader responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of fiscal management operations, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting, within a state department or agency. This position is responsible for establishing fiscal policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and providing high-level guidance to senior management on financial matters. The Administrator leads a team of fiscal support professionals and works closely with other departments and agencies to ensure effective use of resources.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead and manage fiscal operations for the department/agency. Establish and maintain financial management policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with state and federal financial regulations, auditing standards, and reporting requirements. Oversee the preparation of budgets, financial reports, and forecasts. Advise executive leadership on fiscal matters, financial risks, and resource allocation. Supervise and mentor senior fiscal staff and manage departmental fiscal support strategies. Coordinate audits and ensure audit recommendations are addressed.

Knowledge and Skills

Solid understanding of state fiscal management practices and accounting systems. Strong supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to review complex financial documents and identify discrepancies.Licensure/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred. Five years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal management or a related field. Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role in a fiscal environment.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.