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Chief Financial Officer (Administrative Officer 5)

Salary

$88,235.00 - $134,162.00 Annually

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-31714

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Division

LI SWIF Mgr Off

Opening Date

09/08/2025

Closing Date

9/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08670

Position Number

00167878

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST10

Bureau / Division Code

00121600

Bureau / Division

SWIF Managers Office

Worksite Address

Scranton State Office Building

Worksite Address

100 Lackawanna Avenue

City

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18503

Contact Name

Felicia Newbury

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (N-2025-31714) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM AUGUST 15, 2025 TO AUGUST 24, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Do you have experience successfully managing and distributing fiscal resources in order to meet organizational goals? The Department of Labor & Industry is on the lookout for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join the State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF). This role allows you to leverage your experience in fiscal management by developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures that govern aspects of short and long range fiscal management of SWIF’s billion dollars plus in assets. If you have a history of meeting program objectives through sound fiscal management, we highly encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for making decisions regarding the development and monitoring of SWIF’s budget. Work involves producing and analyzing financial data and presenting formal recommendations to SWIF executive management including SWIF Advisory Board and SWIF Board of Directors. You will have the opportunity to advise management on the allocation and use of its fiscal resources as well as approve purchases and procurement activities. Additional responsibilities include:

+ Making decisions regarding staffing and personnel matters

+ Overseeing the accounting division, procurement staff, and any SWIF actuarial staff including the TPA actuarial staff

+ Developing SWIF’s annual operating budget and monitoring expenditures on a monthly basis

SWIF is eager to welcome a professional that has the ability to lead with integrity, ensure fiscal stability, and drive financial success!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00167878)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Scranton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year as an Administrative Officer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

+ Eight years of experience in progressively responsible and varied management or staff work, including personnel management, fiscal management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university;or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

+ You must have ten or more years of progressive experience in financial leadership.

+ You must have ten or more years of experience in the insurance industry.

+ You must have experience working with state insurance regulators, especially the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.

+ You must have experience managing audits, reserving, and claims financials.

+ You must have licenses, registrations, or certifications as a Certified Public Accountant.

+ You must demonstrate the ability to adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor and Industry.

+ You must demonstrate the ability to work with professionalism, discretion, and good work ethic.

+ You must have solid written and verbal communication skills.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ Master's Degree (MBA or Master of Accountancy)

+ Ten years or more in the insurance industry, specifically in worker's compensation or property and casualty insurance

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Officer 4 for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Do you possess progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work which includes experience in personnel management, fiscal management, budgeting, or procurement?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work do you possess?

+ 8 years or more

+ 7 but less than 8 years

+ 6 but less than 7 years

+ 5 but less than 6 years

+ 4 but less than 5 years

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

What level of college coursework have you completed in business administration, public administration, human resources, strategic leadership, or other related areas? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Master's degree or higher

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Some coursework

+ None

08

If you have not completed college coursework in one of the fields listed in the previous question, how much college coursework have you completed in another field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 120 credits or more

+ 90 but less than 120 credits

+ 60 but less than 90 credits

+ 30 but less than 60 credits

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

09

Additional Requirement- Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

10

Additional Requirement- Do you have ten or more years of progressive experience in financial leadership?

+ Yes

+ No

11

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

12

Additional Requirement- Do you have ten or more years in the insurance industry?

+ Yes

+ No

13

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

14

Additional Requirement- Do you have experience working with state insurance regulators, especially the Pennsylvania Insurance Department?

+ Yes

+ No

15

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

16

Additional Requirement- Do you have experience managing audits, reserving, and claims financials?

+ Yes

+ No

17

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

18

Additional Requirement- Do you have licenses, registrations, or certifications as a Certified Public Accountant?

+ Yes

+ No

19

If you answered "Yes", to the above question, please provide your (certification number, license number) and expiration date.

20

Preferred Criteria- Do you have a Master's Degree or Master of Accountancy?

+ Yes

+ No

21

Preferred Criteria- Do you have ten or more years of insurance industry specifically in worker's compensation or property and casualty insurance?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov