Chief Financial Officer
Company: State of Indiana
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining
one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range
of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find
competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a
commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the
chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of
Hoosiers across Indiana.At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk
about diversity and inclusion-we make it our goal to create a
welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce
that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal
opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to
enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application
and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of
a role.About the Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA):The Indiana
State Board of Accounts provides the citizens of the State of
Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial
accountability of state and local government. We also provide the
legislature and other interested parties with accurate and reliable
information. For more than 100 years, we have been holding
government officials accountable to their constituents for
financial reporting by following the Indiana Code when making any
types of decisions that relate to taxpayer dollars.Role
Overview:The State Board of Accounts (SBOA) Chief Financial Officer
will serve as part of its leadership team to drive, develop, and
execute the SBOA's strategic financial and budget objectives. The
Chief Financial Officer has direct responsibility for the agency's
accounting, finance, forecasting, and strategic planning. Oversight
program areas include, but are not limited to, procurement,
accounts payables, accounts receivable, budget
management/forecasting, and accounting. This position performs
complex fiscal functions that require preparation, research,
justification, analysis, review, accountability, and control.Salary
Statement:The salary for this position traditionally starts at
$93,002.00 but may be commensurate with education or work
experience.A Day in the Life:The essential functions of this role
are as follows:
- Provides leadership in the development and continuing
evaluation and adjustment of short and long-term strategic
financial objectives;
- Oversees the total fiscal management and operation of the
agency;
- Serves as a strategic partner with executive management to
initiate, analyze, recommend, and implement business solutions in
the areas of finance and accounting;
- Ensures credibility of finance team by providing timely and
accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts;
- Provides consultation with and direction to staff with regard
to operational matters and business practices to ensure financial
practices are in compliance with state/federal policies,
procedures, and strategic plans;
- Ensures completion and compliance of budget submission,
financial analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting;
- Implements and maintains internal financial controls to ensure
compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards;
- Analyzes and improves the cost effectiveness of agency
operations;
- Monitors and analyzes monthly operating budget and expenditures
and develops reporting process for agency divisions.The job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are
required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change or be assigned at any time.What You'll Need
for Success:The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have
either:
- a Master's Degree and 7+ years of experience, or
- a Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of experience, or
- an Associate's Degree and 11+ years of experience, or
- at least 13+ years of experience applying the below, outlined
knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.Related
certifications and coursework may be considered for education or
experience.
- Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost
control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles;
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal accounting, budgeting,
and applicable laws, policies, and procedures;
- Strong knowledge and ability to use automated financial and
accounting reporting systems, such as PeopleSoft Financials;
- Ability to formulate sound recommendations and make appropriate
decisions with consideration of potential impact on
operations;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with all levels of management;
- Thorough knowledge of grant management and administration;
- Thorough knowledge of procurement procedures, public
administration, and business management;
- Thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state
laws/policies/procedures;
- Specialized knowledge of state government administrative
structures;
- Specialized knowledge of policies and procedures;
- Ability to prepare complex reports and graphs;
- Ability to recognize process problems and to create or modify
new procedures;
- Ability to effectively communicate complex theories and
principles to a broad audience both orally and in writing;
- Ability to analyze expenditures and determine cost
effectiveness;
- Ability to lead, mentor, develop, and manage staff.Supervisory
Responsibilities/Direct Reports:This role may provide direct
supervision for one or more staff members.Benefits of Employment
with the State of Indiana:The State of Indiana offers a
comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which
includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well
as vision and dental plans;
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn
gift card rewards;
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state
contribution;
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for
hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed
outside state facilities;
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with
employer match;
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options;
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a
variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave;
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave;
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
time off;
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years;
- Education Reimbursement Program;
- Group life insurance;
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral
health visits;
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Program;
- Free Parking for most positions;
- Free LinkedIn Learning access.The State of Indiana is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting,
developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and
job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment
opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee
relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed,
religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all
applicable state and federal laws.If you are a qualified individual
with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete
this application, you can request assistance by contacting the
Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.The State of
Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion,
and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you
to apply if you feel you have the transferable skills to be
successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your
application.
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