Head of Finance (Full-Time)

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 61 million square feet of state buildings. Wework with state agenciesto create and manage forward-thinking,sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.

We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.

We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.

We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.

The Director of Finance serves as a key member of the Office of Finance and Administration senior leadership team, providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and leadership for all agency finance functions. This position oversees professionals responsible for procurement, contracts, accounts payable, and related financial operations that support agency-wide programs and expenditures.

The Director of Finance is responsible for ensuring that complex, high-volume procurement, contracting, and payment transactions are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statewide policies, and Office of the Comptroller requirements. This role plays a critical part in aligning financial operations with agency priorities while fostering a high-performing, customer-focused finance organization committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Leadership & Financial Operations
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all agency finance operations, including procurement, contracting, accounts payable, and related financial functions.

Serve as the agency's principal advisor on financial operations, offering expert guidance and solutions on complex financial, procurement, contracting, and payment matters.

Develop and execute strategies that align financial operations with agency goals and support effective service delivery.

Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop managers and staff across multiple finance business units.

Foster a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused culture that promotes professional growth and continuous improvement.

Build consistency, shared accountability, and strong partnerships across teams with distinct operational responsibilities.

Policy, Compliance & Internal Controls
Develop, implement, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statewide financial policies, and Office of the Comptroller requirements.

Process Improvement & Technology Partnership
Partner with technology leadership and business stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and implement system enhancements and process improvements.

Strengthen financial operations through automation, improved reporting capabilities, and innovative business solutions.

Lead initiatives that improve efficiency, transparency, and service quality across finance functions.

Collaborate with DCAMM leadership, including the Office of Finance and Administration Budget Director, to support agency priorities and financial management objectives.

Work closely with the Office of the State Comptroller and other external partners to ensure compliance, resolve complex issues, and implement new policies and initiatives.

Extensive leadership experience in finance, accounting, procurement, contracts administration, or public sector financial operations.

Strong knowledge of financial controls, procurement practices, contracting requirements, and compliance standards.

Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and process improvements.

Experience working within Massachusetts state government financial systems and policies.

Knowledge of Office of the State Comptroller requirements and statewide procurement and contracting regulations.

Experience leading technology-enabled process improvements and financial system implementations.

Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. Accounting and Finance

Division of Capital Asset Management

Full-time

Shift
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Confidential
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule