DOC Fiscal Compliance & Audit Supervisor

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

12d•$10,000 - $12,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a Fiscal Compliance & Audit Supervisor to oversee fiscal and professional accounting staff responsible for statewide financial reporting. The position coordinates and directs the Fiscal Accounting Compliance Unit, serves as a full-line supervisor, and acts as the liaison between the unit and external oversight and central government entities. The role manages, directs, and reviews complex statewide financial reporting processes and helps develop and implement internal controls to promote standardization and consistency across fiscal operations. The position is based at the Department’s Springfield headquarters. The anticipated hybrid schedule is three to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off. The appointment is a four-year term, which may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the specified discretion. The role requires an active Illinois CPA license, on-call availability, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with coursework in public and business administration in accounting, fiscal management, or a related area.
Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience, or an equivalent amount of related professional experience in a public or private service organization, governmental accounting, financial reporting, auditing, or fiscal compliance functions.
Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Illinois.
Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
Ability to be on-call, carry a state cell phone, and work overtime as needed.
Maintain an active CPA license with the State of Illinois.
Utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
Abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.
Comply with applicable revolving-door restrictions and required Statements of Economic Interest.

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 the 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 reports.
At least four years of professional experience using 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 respond to 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 as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the role.

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan and deferred compensation
State holidays and other paid time off
Pre-tax benefit programs
Flexible work schedules and hybrid options in some program areas
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension plan
Retirement awards that include free health insurance during retirement for qualifying employees
13–14 paid state holidays annually
Three paid personal business days annually
12 paid sick days annually, with carryover
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities