Controller

Date Posted: Apr 30, 2024

Requisition ID: 442972

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

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 Department of Education (IDOE):

The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:

• Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student

• Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators

• Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support

  Salary:

  This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $67,314. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

  Role Overview:

  The Controller is responsible for the total fiscal management of an assigned customer group or service line. You will plan, develop, organize, and administer all budgeting and accounting responsibilities within the group. You will control unit workflow and processes and be responsible for attaining the assigned customer group objectives. You will work efficiently, accurately, and with anticipation of pending financial issues.

  Key outcomes for the Controller include:

• Provide intensive training to personnel to empower independent action and decision-making.

• Advise the Appointing Authority, CFO, Director of Accounting, and other managers about agency fiscal management and accounting.

• Develop overall agency fiscal policy and programs.

• Assist the CFO and Director of Accounting in scrutinizing and resolving non-routine decisions and problems impacting existing policies or programs.

  General objectives and boundaries are planned with the CFO and the Director of Accounting. You will report directly to the Assistant Director of Accounting.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Supervise one of six general ledger groups within the Division of Finance.

• Establish accounting procedures for designated service lines.

• Coordinate and develop budget reports, strategies, and projections.

• Establish fiscal control measures to maximize effectiveness and meet benchmarks.

• Resolve problems that arise between the Finance Division and state and federal agencies.

• Ensure account managers understand the critical nature of their job.

• Review employee work for compliance.

• Assist in developing the Financial Management Plan for the agency.

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the biennial budget and grants.

• Assist with developing and approving grant applications.

• Coordinate budget expenditure reports to ensure compliance.

• Revise policies and procedures to accommodate changes in laws and programs.

• Monitor and act to maintain the overall financial condition of the customer group for compliance with guidelines, policies, and established benchmarks.

• Coordinate federal grant activities related to cash management, funds withdrawals, and reporting requirements.

• Complete Personnel Activity Report and semi-annual certifications in compliance with Federal regulations specific to the funding program.

  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:

Applicants must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (or related field) OR 6 years experience in state government accounting

• In-depth knowledge of government accounting, budgeting, and auditing.

• Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws, policies, and procedures about agency fiscal management.

• Ability to develop new or modify existing accounting procedures and methods to meet agency needs.

• Ability to analyze and solve complex accounting, budgeting, and auditing problems.

• Ability to prepare, justify, and review budgets.

• Ability to analyze expenditures and determine cost effectiveness.

• Extensive knowledge of agency organization, functions, and purposes.

• Thorough knowledge of state government organization and function.

• Significant knowledge, training, and experience with federal grants reporting, cash management improvement act, accounting standards, and federal OMB circulars.

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, Financial Management Circulars, and guidelines specific to the incumbent’s area of funding and/or program(s).

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 benefits 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

• Referral Bonus program

• 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

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  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 [email protected] .

  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 transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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