Finance Supervisor

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About the Position

The Finance Supervisor oversees all travel and procurement operations while providing accounting and financial leadership to the Travel & Procurement team. This role is responsible for executing advanced-level financial functions with professionalism, discretion, and sound independent judgment. If you thrive in a fastpaced environment supporting attorneys, paralegals, and victim advocates who play a critical role in the criminal justice system, this position offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity.

About the Department

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is one of the largest public prosecutorial agencies in the nation, serving nearly four million residents in the fourth-largest county in the U.S. In addition to handling all felony prosecutions in Maricopa County and misdemeanor filings in the county's justice court system, the office also provides civil legal services to all county agencies. The department comprises more than 1,100 full-time positions, including attorneys, investigators, paralegals, victim advocates, and support staff, and has an annual operating budget of more than $150 million.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

• Three years of experience in a professional-level finance role
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field
• Related postgraduate degrees or professional-level-related experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Must have the ability to obtain CAPA certification within three months of hire
• The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs
• Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement

We Also Value

• Knowledge of public sector procurement laws and regulations
• Experience with solicitations and requests for bid/proposal
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and knowledge, including Power BI and Power Queries
• Proficiency with Advantage, OnBase and BidNet
• Experience supervising the work of others, setting and monitoring output expectations, coaching performance, and preparing performance evaluations

Job Contributions

• Provide supervisory and managerial oversight for the Travel & Procurement Supervisor and indirect oversight of travel and procurement specialists, including hiring decisions, staff development, and performance management
• Lead complex departmental procurement projects, including developing the scope of work, directing solicitation processes, overseeing task orders, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring contracts and agreements align with agency rules and policies
• Serve as primary oversight authority for all agency contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with MCAO and Maricopa County policies and collaborating with agency stakeholders to resolve complex procurement and contract issues
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of departmental accounting, finance, travel, and procurement processes
• Coordinate advanced financial analysis of travel and procurement operations, including forecasting, cost benefit analysis and cost projections, and prepare and present clear financial reports and recommendations to inform MCAO leadership decisions
• Evaluate travel, procurement and contract management functions by conducting audits, reviewing workflow performance, identifying gaps and recommending improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency
• Work closely with MCAO IT leadership to support technology-related procurement and ensure hardware and software needs are met, plan for future technology acquisitions and lead intra-agency initiatives related to travel, procurement, budget development and financial reporting
• Liaise between MCAO and the County Office of Procurement Services, as well as other external agencies and institutions; professionally represent the Division and the Department in both internal and external meetings
• Work collaboratively with departmental management on strategic planning and the development, submission and management of the annual departmental budget
• Serve as P-card administrator for MCAO; acquire and maintain the appropriate Purchase Card (P-Card) authorities; conduct audits on the use of Department P-Cards

Working Conditions

• Mostly office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Requires extended periods of sitting while completing computer activities
• May be required to drive a personal or County-owned vehicle to travel to and from various County locations
• Eligible for telework after 6 months of employment

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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