Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

Introduction

Family Court's mission is to provide equal access to justice for the families and children under its jurisdiction in a manner that is fair and efficient and that maintains the public's trust and confidence in an independent and accountable judiciary.

We strive each day to build an atmosphere that ensures all members of the public are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect. We strive to have the same environment for our staff and value a diverse workforce.

We offer career opportunities that make a difference in people's lives every day. Come join our team where our goal is to operate Family Court through great staff across the state.

Please note:

FREE parking is available in New Castle County for Family Court staff.

Family Court is seeking a Controller This position will report to the Court Administrator and is responsible for assigning and reviewing the work of subordinate technical staff engaged in the Court's fiscal program.

The Controller provides comprehensive fiscal and administrative oversight for Family Court, including management of federal grants and IV-D, and IV-E funding initiatives. The position oversees federal reimbursement for child welfare contracts as well as fiscal operations supporting Family Court, and responsibilities include payroll, revenue collection, vendor and pass-through payments, fines, procurement, technology purchasing and inventory, contracts, RFPs, and fiscal policies and procedures, while serving as a liaison with state agencies and vendors.

The position also oversees juvenile restitution collection, disbursement, and joint and several restitution orders.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Analyzes, reconciles and consolidates vouchers, records, journals, ledgers and statements.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary recommendations.
• Reviews financial transactions and codes for conformance to standard procedures and accounts.
• Compiles, analyzes and prepares a variety of statements and reports for state, special, private or federal funded programs for use in financial, budget and personnel planning.
• Develops cost projections based on past records and anticipated activities and makes fiscally sound recommendations.
• Applies standardized accounting principles and practices.
• Reviews internal accounting policies and procedures and makes recommendations for revisions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Controller

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware's Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

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