DOC Fiscal Compliance & Audit Supervisor

State of Illinois • Springfield, MO

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Fiscal Compliance & Audit Supervisor to oversee professional fiscal accounting staff responsible for statewide financial reporting, GAAP audit coordination, audit response execution, and fiscal accounting compliance. The role coordinates and directs the Fiscal Accounting Compliance Unit, serves as a full-line supervisor and official liaison with external oversight and central government entities, and manages, directs, and reviews complex statewide financial reporting processes. The position also assists in developing and implementing internal controls to promote standardization and consistency across fiscal operations.

This is a salaried, full-time term appointment for four years, subject to a probationary period; the term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the stated discretion. The work schedule is 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off. The anticipated hybrid schedule is three to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. The position is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois.

The employee must maintain an active Illinois CPA license and be able to pass required background and drug screening. The role may require on-call availability, carrying a state cell phone, and overtime as needed. Other conditions include required economic-interest reporting, compliance with applicable revolving-door restrictions and employer vaccine or other medical standards, and use of digital technology and tools in departmental work.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in public and business administration in accounting, fiscal management, or related areas.
• Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience, or an equivalent amount of related professional experience in public or private service organizations, governmental accounting, financial reporting, auditing, or fiscal compliance functions.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Illinois; the license must be maintained as active.
• Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Ability to be on call, carry a state cell phone, and work overtime as needed.
• Ability to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in supporting departmental digital enhancements and transformation efforts.
• Abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.
• File required annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest and comply with applicable filing requirements.
• Before accepting qualifying non-State employment during State employment or within one year after leaving State employment, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General as required by applicable revolving-door restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• At least four years of professional experience leading extensive projects from start to successful completion.
• At least four years of professional experience providing administrative direction over accounting or fiscal reporting staff.
• At least three years of professional experience overseeing accounting or fiscal staff engaged in governmental financial reporting activities.
• At least four years of professional experience coordinating responses to external financial audits, including Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, GAAP reporting, Single Audit, Legislative Audit Commission reviews, or Auditor General engagements.
• At least four years of professional experience working under the principles and policies in the Statewide Accounting Management System Manual and Comptroller financial reporting procedures.
• At least four years of professional experience reconciling, analyzing, and preparing complex governmental financial and fiscal reporting.
• At least four years of professional experience utilizing an enterprise accounting system, SAMS, and financial reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee professional fiscal accounting staff responsible for statewide financial reporting, GAAP audit coordination, audit response execution, and fiscal accounting compliance activities.
• Coordinate and direct the Fiscal Accounting Compliance Unit to comply with requests and implement recommendations from the Governor’s Office of Management & Budget, Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports, and the Internal Control Unit.
• Serve as a full-line supervisor.
• Serve as the official liaison between the IDOC Fiscal Accounting Compliance Unit and external oversight and central government entities.
• Manage, direct, and review complex statewide financial reporting processes required for submission to the Office of the Comptroller and other oversight entities.
• Assist in developing and implementing internal control structures designed to promote standardization and consistency across multi-jurisdictional fiscal operations.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan and deferred compensation
• Paid state holidays
• Paid personal business days
• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation time
• Flexible work schedules in some program areas, including flexible time and hybrid options
• Pre-tax benefit programs
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Full 20-year retirement awards including free health insurance during retirement
• Extensive training and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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