Illinois Department of Natural Resources · 1 week ago
ACFR Financial Officer
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$9,200/mo - $11,200/mo
4+ years expThe Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire an ACFR Financial Officer for The Office of Fiscal Management. This position will oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports, implement financial management policies, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Subject to management approval of the Chief Financial Officer, Serves as Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Financial Officer or the Agency
Plans, organizes, directs, reviews, and makes decisions in exercising principal programmatic, in coordination with the IDNR Internal Auditor, with responsibility for the development and implementation of a financial management reporting program to comply with the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act (FCIAA)
As chief custodian of the agency’s accounting records, oversees, and directs staff in the accurate and timely preparation of all financial statements, GAAP packages, operating reports, and other required financial reports
Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of program operations utilizing mainframe and PC based accounting and financial applications and programs
Serves as a full line supervisor to subordinate managers and staff
Prepares special reports, correspondence, and information for legislative and Governor’s office inquiries
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting
Requires prior experience equivalent to four years progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting and/or financial management
Requires incumbent to be a registered or licensed Certified Public Accountant
Preferred
Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in preparation of complex financial statements and reports
Four (4) years of professional experience supervising professional and paraprofessional staff in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting and financial statement preparation
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GAAP financial reporting
Four (4) years of professional experience with preparation and development of complex and comprehensive accounting, financial, and budgeting reports and statements
Four (4) years of professional experience analyzing administrative programs and adopting effective courses of action
Extensive knowledge of the State of Illinois or similar Accounting Systems and processes, the State Finance Act, and agency policies, rules, and regulations
Four (4) years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships
Working knowledge in the use of spreadsheet computer software applications to develop comprehensive accounting, financial, and budgeting reports
Prefers a master's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Benefits
Health, vision and dental insurance
A retirement plan and deferred compensation options
State holidays and other time off
Pre-tax benefit programs
Flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions
Company
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
To manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public's understanding and appreciation of those resources, and promote the education, science and public safety of Illinois' natural resources for present and future generations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
José Miguel Burgos
Chief External Affairs Officer
Russ Kemple
Chief Information Officer
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