DOC Fiscal Compliance & Audit Supervisor

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•$10,000 - $12,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Fiscal Compliance & Adult Supervisor. This position oversees fiscal and professional accounting staff responsible for statewide financial reporting, coordinates and directs the Fiscal Accounting Compliance Unit, and serves as full-line supervisor. In addition, this position serves as the liaison between IDOC Fiscal Accounting Compliance Unit and external oversight and central government entities, manages, directs and reviews complex statewide financial reporting processes, and assists in developing and implementing internal control structures designed to promote standardization and consistency across fiscal operations. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with courses in public and business administration in the area of accounting, fiscal management or other related areas.
Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience or equivalent amount of related professional experience in public or private service organization, governmental accounting, financial reporting, auditing, or fiscal compliance functions.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires the ability to be on-call, carry a state cell phone, and work overtime on as needed basis.
Required to maintain an active CPA license with the State of Illinois.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience leading extensive projects from start to successful completion.
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience providing administrative direction over accounting of fiscal reporting staff.
Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience overseeing accounting or fiscal staff engaged in governmental financial reporting activities.
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience coordinating responses to external financial audits, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, GAAP reporting, Single Audit, Legislative Audit Commission reviews, or Auditor General engagements.
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience working under the principles and policies set forth in the Statewide Accounting Management System Manual and Comptroller financial reporting procedures.
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience reconciling, analyzing, and preparing complex governmental financial and fiscal related reporting.
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience utilizing an enterprise accounting system, SAMS and financial reporting software.

Responsibilities

Oversees professional fiscal accounting staff responsible for statewide financial reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Audit Coordination, audit response execution, and fiscal accounting compliance activities.
Coordinates and directs the Fiscal Accounting Compliance Unit to comply with all requests and implements recommendations from the Governor’s Office of Management & Budget, Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports, Internal Control Unit.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Serves as the official liaison between IDOC Fiscal Accounting Compliance Unit and external oversight and central government entities.
Manages, directs, and reviews, complex statewide financial reporting processes required for submission to the office of the Comptroller and other oversight entities.
Assists in developing and implementing internal control structures designed to promote standardization and consistency across multi-jurisdictional fiscal operations.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources