Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.

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

The incumbent is responsible for total fiscal management of an assigned customer group/service line. This includes the planning, development, organization and administration of all budgeting and accounting responsibilities within the group for the IDOE Finance central office. The incumbent independently controls unit workflow and processes and is responsible for the attainment of the assigned customer group objectives in conformity with the agency's Mission and Vision, as well as the Mission, Vision, and objectives of the Finance Division of working efficiently, accurately and with anticipation of pending financial issues.

Incumbent provides intensive training to personnel to empower independent action and decision‑making. The incumbent advises the Appointing Authority, CFO, Deputy CFOs and other managers on all matters about agency fiscal management and accounting, including the development of overall agency fiscal policy and programs. General objectives and boundaries are planned with the CFO and Deputy CFOs. The incumbent will assist the CFO and Deputy CFOs to scrutinize and effectively resolve non‑routine decisions and problems having an impact on existing policy or program.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Maintain the accounting management of federal and state accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of the agency’s biennial budget submissions and annual spending plans by providing historical financial data and analytical input.
• Review and analyze monthly financial statements for each division and account and advise the agency Director, Division Directors, and Program Managers on the status of all assigned accounts.
• Advise and or assist Managers and Directors in preparation of annual federal grant applications by providing meaningful financial input, including alternative funding options, input on spending and budgeting and advising them of federal rules and regulations.
• Ensure the agency’s financial management system reconciles with the Auditor's records on a monthly basis.
• Monitor the agency’s procurement activities, including everything from major expenditures to office supplies.
• Research difficult accounting issues using resources such as the Indiana Code, Code of Federal Regulations, and various governmental accounting manuals.
• Ensure that all accounts are closed at the appropriate fiscal year end and that federal funds are allocated within specific time frames.

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 with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly…