Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

About the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities (GCPD)

The Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities (GCPD) improves the lives of people with developmental and other disabilities in Indiana by strategically funding grants, influencing public policy, and training people with disabilities and their family members to more effectively communicate and advocate for themselves and their communities. GCPD works to ensure that people with disabilities can live independent and productive lives in the community with the supports and services that they need to maximize their potential.

Under the direction of the Agency Head, the Finance & Operations Director provides senior‑level leadership and strategic oversight for all fiscal, operational, administrative, and compliance functions of the agency. This position operates as the Council’s chief fiscal and operational authority, ensuring alignment with state and federal regulations, DD Act requirements, and Indiana’s administrative frameworks. The Director supervises financial and administrative staff, serves as liaison to state control agencies and advises the Agency Head on policy, strategy, risk, and organizational performance.

• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible fiscal and administrative leadership experience in government or a complex organization
• Experience with grants, auditing, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to analyze and prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants

The salary for this position traditionally starts between $67,314.00 to $90,000.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Oversee the accounting management of federal and state accounts.
• Provide immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees to complete tasks of broad scope and complexity. Additionally, will be responsible to lead the hiring, training and performance evaluation process for your team/unit.
• Prepare and or coordinate 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.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of quarterly federal financial reports for all federal programs and year end close‑out reports for all federal programs.
• 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.
• Develop policies and procedures for general accounting and bookkeeping functions.
• Ensure the agency’s financial management system reconciles with the Auditor's records on a monthly basis.
• Certify the accuracy of the agency’s financial records and accounts.
• Control the flow of appropriated funds for all accounts within the agency.
• Manage and direct the agency’s procurement activities, including everything from major expenditures to office supplies.
• Monitor cash management procedures and ensure federal funds are drawn down as necessary and prepares or reviews corresponding reports of collection.
• Research and resolve difficult accounting issues using sources such as the Indiana Code, Code of Federal Regulations and various governmental accounting manuals.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of adjusting journal entries and interdepartmental billings, and ensure adequate supporting documentation is provided.
• Must 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,…