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Job Description
University of Nevada, Reno Extension is seeking an experienced and strategic Fiscal Officer to provide leadership and oversight for the financial, administrative, compliance, and risk management functions that support Extension programs and offices statewide.
This is a unique leadership opportunity for a fiscal professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment where financial stewardship, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making directly support the success of educational programs serving communities throughout Nevada.
The Fiscal Officer serves as a trusted advisor to Extension leadership and oversees financial operations involving state appropriations, federal funding, grants and contracts, county funding partnerships, gifts, and joint programs with external partners. In addition, the position provides statewide leadership and oversight for risk management matters related to Extension programs, activities, events, and offices throughout Nevada, helping ensure organizational compliance, accountability, and responsible management practices.
What You'll Do
As the Fiscal Officer, you will:
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Extension's statewide financial operations and budgets.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, NSHE, university, and sponsor regulations.
Serve as the primary fiscal resource for Extension leadership, faculty, staff, county offices, and external partners.
Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and resource allocation efforts.
Oversee grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other funding mechanisms.
Monitor county fund balances and provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.
Direct and support fiscal staff across Northern and Southern Nevada.
Provide leadership and oversight for risk management issues associated with Extension programs, activities, facilities, and offices statewide, helping identify, evaluate, and mitigate operational risks.
Collaborate with university administrators, government agencies, community partners, and higher education institutions to support Extension's mission and statewide impact.
Why Join Extension?
Extension connects the resources of the University of Nevada, Reno with communities across the state through research-based education and outreach programs that improve lives and strengthen Nevada's communities. As Fiscal Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting programs that serve youth, families, agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, community development, and workforce initiatives statewide.
This position offers the opportunity to:
Influence strategic decisions at the highest levels of Extension leadership.
Lead complex fiscal and operational initiatives with statewide impact.
Collaborate with a diverse network of university, county, state, federal, and community partners.
Contribute to the continued success and growth of Nevada's land-grant university mission.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of related professional work experience, OR
master’s degree and three (3) years of related professional work experience
Related Experience : Accounting or Business Management, Financial Management, including responsible experience in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, cash management, and budgeting, Methods of Internal Controls or related field. One year of supervisory experience
This position requires candidates to complete a fingerprinting/background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading or coordinating organizational risk management,…