Agency: Illinois Office of Comptroller
Closing Date/Time: 05/23/2024
Salary: $75,000/year - $120,000/year
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Illinois Office of Comptroller must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Position Overview COME JOIN A TRANSFORMATIVE TEAM, with a record of proven, positive impact to the State of Illinois. The Illinois Office of the Comptroller is seeking applicants for the position of Budget & Fiscal Operations Manager (SPSA). The Comptroller is the chief fiscal control officer for the Illinois government, charged by the constitution with maintaining the state's central fiscal accounts and ordering payments into and out of the appropriate funds. The office processes more than 16 million transactions annually and serves as a "fiscal watchdog" to ensure that all state payments meet the requirements of the law. The Comptroller's office provides meaningful and timely fiscal information to help state policymakers adopt effective policies. The office continually seeks new ways to improve how it serves the public. The Comptroller has updated and streamlined the Comptroller's website and has led the process of updating the state's payroll and accounting systems. Comptroller Mendoza is committed to running the Office of Comptroller as a financial watchdog for the interest of Illinois citizens and to installing the most modern and transparent systems to make the state's financial information available to all.
Under general direction of the Director, the Budget & Fiscal Operations Manager plans, develops, coordinates and evaluates policies, procedures and/or practices impacting the overall budget & fiscal operations. The incumbent performs professional duties in support of the Department and represents the Office of Comptroller Chief Fiscal Officer in their absence.
Job Responsibilities Assists the Director with management of overall fiscal operations. Develops and implements fiscal policies for the Office of Comptroller. Analyzes operations to identify areas of need. Reviews processes and suggests improvements to current methods. Assists the Director with establishing and monitoring operating procedures for fiscal functions. Determines the proper budget authority for payments and receipts. Approves fiscal transactions. Reviews databases necessary to monitor and reconcile all accounts payable reporting. Tracks expenditures such as purchase of equipment. Plans, directs, and coordinates the work of the staff within the Budget and Fiscal Department. Establishes goals and objectives for staff, assigns work, and counsels staff on matters of productivity and quality of work. Approves time off and adjusts staffing levels and assignments to achieve Budget and Fiscal Department objectives and ensure deadlines are met. Assists with developing and preparing budget information. Reviews, monitors, and approves receipts and expenditures reports for various funds to State Accounting Management System (SAMS). Prepares monthly budget reports which track expenditures at a summary level and provide expenditure projections. Prepares detailed budget reports and provides reports to Director as requested. Reviews and approves required reporting for submission to the Financial Reporting Department and inclusion in the Agency's GAAP Reporting and the annual Fee Imposition Reporting. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in accounting, business or public administration Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative accounting experience in a public or business organization Requires three (3) years of experience utilizing an accounting system in performance of professional responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications Prefers three (3) years of supervisory experience Prefers experience in government accounting Benefits This position is eligible to be a member of the State of Illinois Group Insurance program which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage options. Additionally, this position will annually accrue 12 paid sick days, a minimum of 12 paid vacation days, 4 paid personal days, and be afforded 14 paid state holidays, prorated based on start date.?
Equal Employment and Commitment to Diversity The Illinois Office of Comptroller provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.?The Illinois Office of Comptroller is committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals with disabilities under the ADA. It is the Illinois Office of Comptroller's policy to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. The Illinois Office of Comptroller prohibits any harassment of, or discriminatory treatment of, employees or applicants based on a disability or because an employee has requested reasonable accommodation.?
The Illinois Office of Comptroller is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the agency and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in agency policy and organizational culture.?
Work Hours: Monday - Friday / 7.5 hours per day
Work Location: 325 W Adams St, Springfield, Illinois, ********
Agency Contact:
Kammy Ferrigno
Human Resources for the Illinois Office of Comptroller
325 West Adams Street, Room 102
Springfield, Illinois 62704
Email:
Phone #:
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Office & Administrative Support
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during
State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive
Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.
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