Financial Manager/Comptroller II

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • $75,860 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is seeking a Financial Manager/Comptroller to join their team. This role requires experience with financial accounting data and auditing, as well as supervisory or administrative experience. The position is responsible for planning and directing financial accounting, budgeting, auditing, investments, cash management, and other fiscal operations. This includes managing staff in maintaining and analyzing financial data, developing accounting systems, establishing financial controls, approving expenditures, planning audits, and developing budget work programs. Some positions may also oversee other agency functions like Administration, Personnel, or Procurement and Supply.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting, business, public administration or a closely related field and five years of experience in professional accounting or auditing or closely related work, including two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Must be willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.
• Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.
• A trial period of 12 months will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with financial accounting data and auditing.
• Supervisory or administrative experience.
• Interest in finance and public administration.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates fiscal operations and financial accounting functions or assists in the planning and direction of such functions.
• Develops accounting systems and procedures for recording revenues and expenditures; directs the maintenance of accounting records concerning appropriations or other revenues, payroll expenses, supply and equipment purchases, travel expenses, contracting costs, and other financial transactions.
• Plans and directs operational or financial audits and other reviews to ensure financial accountability, ensure compliance with established standards, and enhance agency operating procedures.
• Directs the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Reviews and approves obligations and expenditures as needed.
• Establishes necessary fiscal controls to ensure appropriate accountability for revenues and expenditures.
• Directs the review and preparation of budget work programs; reviews and approves agency budget requests and makes recommendations concerning the state budget.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level