Fiscal Analyst - Workforce Development Agency/JFS

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Lucas County Job & Family Services Finance Director, performs all fiscal functions for the administration of Workforce Development programs managed by the local Workforce Development Agency (WDA).

Reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations regarding resource allocations for WDA programs while taking into consideration the alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Oversees the contract/procurement process for services provided through the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA); monitors budgets to assist WDA administration in ensuring WIOA performance measures are met; serves as the WDA’s Budget Analyst and provides technical assistance regarding the allowable use of WDA funds by remaining current with changing Federal & State rules and regulations pertaining to WIOA.

Performs complex financial and budgetary work including advanced level analysis.  Ensures the efficient and effective use of funding in support of WDA objectives and all applicable fiscal policies.  Provides fiscal support for daily operational activities of the WDA and works closely with staff at all levels to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-saving strategies and maintain compliance with grants and agreements.

The Analyst will define and recommend fiscal policies, procedures, and best practices ensuring compliance with required federal, state, and local regulations.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.

Prepare and manage annual WDA county budget. Perform financial analyses and recommend to WDA program administration ways to maximize allocations while avoiding lapsed dollars, ceiling excesses, and unallowable costs. 
2.

Complete state draws and effectively manages the cash balance of the WDA fund and grant balances in accordance with local, state, and federal rules. 
3.

Identify potential sources of applicable grant funds outside of WDA funding sources and prepare applications; monitor fiscal and programmatic compliance with grant requirements for grants received.
4.

Oversee the Request for Proposals (RFP) process in coordination with the Workforce Development Board and WDA, complete cost/price analyses.
5.

Review and approve proposed agreement budgets & cost allocation plans.
6.

Oversee the development of subrecipient agreements and perform fiscal monitoring.
7.

Create and send invoice forms & cost statements; manage contract budgets.
8.

Review invoices for accuracy, timeliness & allowable costs.
9.

Provide technical assistance, as needed, to providers, peers, and other stakeholders as it relates to the fiscal function of the WDA. 
10.

Prepare, monitor, maintain & submit federal funding reports as required.
11.

Manage the WDA RMS process and perform functions of the RMS Coordinator.
12.

Process WDA invoices and staff reimbursements to ensure timely payment of goods and services.
13.

Process all WDA receipts and wire transfers...