Ensures NOAs (Notice of Awards) are issued and allocated appropriately; Ensures proper posting of Grant awards and exception approval. Coordinates transmittal of checks ensuring correct accounts are credited and NOAs are issued. Allocates funds from checks to appropriate projects.
In accordance with the Department of Health Contract, Department of Education, and UF policies, develops detailed annual fiscal plans of revenue and expense based on input, historical trends, forecasts and projections. Coordinates financial plans and resolves issues with various audiences to gain acceptance and approval including UF Contracts and Grants, UF/UFJPI management, the Department of Health, and the Department of Education. Recommends changes and enhancements to the budget and accounting systems when warranted. Enters budget proposals, sets up accounts, pays contract-related bills and assists with the division’s purchasing needs ensuring compliance.
Ensures each program’s contracts and grants are properly expensed, and, in collaboration with the PI, Division Administrators and Finance team, ensures they are closed in a timely manner. Provides variance explanations, forecasts and recommendations to senior leadership, on an ongoing basis. Prepares annual budget each year.
Oversees and/or directs employee management activities within Early Steps fiscal and administrative staff including interviewing, hiring, training, counseling, and disciplinary actions. Routinely conducts staff meetings to discuss operations, staff issues and customer satisfaction; reviews new policies and procedures and shares general information.
Assists PI and Division Administrators in short and long range planning, policy interpretation regarding fiscal matters, and monitoring of actions taken by government agencies. Creates, designs and implements processes and procedures related to fiscal management and budget development. Maintains and oversees systems for tracking financial reporting requirements. Documents Division’s financial processes and procedures and recommends enhancements.
Prepares and submits/distributes reports required for contract invoices, effort reporting, and other statements on a monthly and quarterly basis as required by the DOH-CMS/Early Steps contract, Hearing contracts, and UF policies and procedures.
Oversees provider recruitment, vendor contracts, and reimbursement for 40+ contracted provider agencies including 100+ providers.
Participates in various organizational and statewide meetings and committees, as needed, regarding Early Steps, Pediatric Newborn Hearing program and fiscal operations.
All other duties, as assigned.
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