Accounting Supervisor - Finance Department

Overview

The Finance Department is seeking a full-time Accounting Supervisor to assist the review, reconciliation, payment, and reporting of agency obligations.

 

We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for the rights of individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all.

 

Our Values

 

Courage   •   Accountability   •   Respect   •   Excellence

 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENT

 

CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and the fullness of excellent legal representation.  We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships, while striving to accept, listen to and respect the diverse circumstances of each client, as we dedicate ourselves to meeting their individual needs.  It is our CPCS mission to achieve these goals, and in furtherance thereof, we embrace and endorse diversity, equity and inclusion as our core values as we maintain a steadfast commitment to: (1) Ensure that CPCS management and staff members represent a broad range of human differences and experience; (2) Provide a work climate that is respectful and supports success; and (3) Promote the dignity and well-being of all staff members. CPCS leadership is responsible for ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion. The ability to achieve these goals with any level of certainty is ultimately the responsibility of each member of the CPCS community.

 

AGENCY OVERVIEW

 

CPCS is the state agency in Massachusetts responsible for providing an attorney when the state or federal constitution or a state statute requires the appointment of an attorney for a person who cannot afford to retain one.  The agency provides representation in criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, sexually dangerous person, and sex offender registry cases, as well as in appeals and post-conviction and post-judgment proceedings related to those matters.

 

The clients we represent are diverse across every context imaginable and bring many unique cultural dimensions to the matters we address. This reality creates a critical need for CPCS staff to be culturally competent and able to work well with people of different races, ethnicities, genders and/or sexual orientation identities, abilities, and limited English proficiency, among other protected characteristics.

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

 

The CPCS Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions within the agency.  These include, but are not limited to: Budget, Accounting, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Payroll Data, Security, Internal Control Compliance, Audit & Oversight Conformity, Fixed Assets, Federal Grants, Records Management, and Facilities.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

 

The Accounting Supervisor works in collaboration with the Accounting Manager, who is responsible for the comprehensive oversight and implementation of the agency’s accounting policies and procedures. The Accounting Team ensures compliance with requirements and guidelines established by the Office of the State Comptroller (CTR), the Operational Services Division (OSD), Administration and Finance, Federal Grants regulations, and the Committee for Public Counsel Services.

 

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Supervisor will provide integral support in overseeing vendor onboarding/maintenance and contract administration, serving as a key resource in ensuring these processes are conducted effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable policies and procedures. In addition to these core responsibilities, the Accounting Supervisor will assist with encumbrance management, trust and grant fund oversight, employee reimbursements, and general accounting functions. In collaboration with the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Supervisor will help direct the daily operations of the accounting staff and perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or similar field or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience;
• Five years of experience in accounting and/or accounts payable experience and one year of experience managing/supervising an Accounting Unit; and,
• Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

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