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Tompkins County is Hiring - Fiscal Administrator

Tompkins County is a unique community that is centrally located in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York and boasts a culturally, economically and civically engaged population of nearly 100,000 residents. Ithaca sits at the southern tip of majestic Cayuga Lake in an area of dramatic gorges and waterfalls; it has a small-town atmosphere while showcasing the qualities of a larger city through an abundance of restaurants, theatre, arts, shopping, cultural, and recreational activities. The city possesses compact, connected, and walkable neighborhoods. 

Our county features three institutions of higher learning – Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Tompkins Cortland Community College as well as a strong human services sector, local medical center, transportation network, regional airport, and three state parks. 

FISCAL ADMINISTRATOR

TompkinsCounty Mental Health Department

Pay Range:  Management Unit $ 80,018 - $ 86,902; 40 hours per week

Employee Benefit Package:

Medical insurance through Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Prescription insurance through ProAct

NYS Local Employees Retirement System

Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement/Dependent Care

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives inclusive of Gym Membership Reimbursements  

Employee Buss Pass Program

As an organization of local government, we are looking for a passionate, highly-motivated, skilled individual to contribute to our management team as we navigate the fiscal and programmatic challenges associated with the inclusive service–orientated administration of the department’s Clinic, Care Management and PROS programs.  Tompkins County has a strong commitment to principles of inclusion and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in U.S. government. Candidates who can contribute to those principles are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. This position involves considerable independent responsibility for the supervision and coordination of the fiscal and administrative functions to support Mental Health Department operations. The incumbent performs high level functions including, but not limited to, budget, fiscal and business management, human resource management and supervision.

The Fiscal Administrator will monitor the generation of revenue and the regulatory bodies associated with the services provided such as the NYS Mental Hygiene Offices and Medicaid Managed Care as well as county funding. Successful candidates should possess competencies and demonstrated expertise in providing these services in a way that is socially responsible and community-centered.  Further, the incumbent will be responsible for the creation of the State mandated Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR).  The Fiscal Administrator is also a key member of the Local Government Unit (LGU) that oversees the dispersement of funds and negotiation of contracts with the service providers in the County.

Please see job listing and application at Tompkins County Human Resources at www.tompkins-co.org for full job description and minimum qualifications.

Tompkins County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), as such, we strive to cultivate an inclusive and diverse workplace; individuals who can contribute to the diversity and inclusivity of our organization and the communities we serve, are particularly of interest and are encouraged to apply. 

Click HERE for a detailed job description.