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Job Title: Comptroller

Job Requisition ID: 47336

Closing Date: 05/20/2025

Salary: $120,000-$140,000/Annually

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov.

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

 

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment.

 

This position serves as the Comptroller for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) formulating, developing and implementing agency policies, programs and procedures with statewide impact for financial management, financial reporting, accounting and payroll.

 

The position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, reviewing and making decisions in exercising principal programmatic responsibility for the development and implementation of a financial management reporting program to comply with the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act (FCIAA).

 

This role serves as the chief custodian of DoIT’s accounting records overseeing and directing staff in the preparation of all financial statements, GAAP packages, operating reports, and other required financial reports.

 

In addition, you will possess principal administrative responsibility for the determination and execution of financial management and accounting policies which fix objectives and state principles to control actions toward financial reporting mandates and objectives of DoIT as a whole.

 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply to join the DoIT team!

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
  • 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
  • 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
  • 3 paid personal business days per year
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
  • Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

Essential Functions

  • Subject to management approval, serves as the Comptroller formulating, developing and implementing policies, programs and procedures for financial management, financial reporting, accounting, and payroll for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT).
  • Plans, organizes directs, reviews, and makes decisions in exercising principal programmatic responsibility for the development and implementation of a financial management reporting program to comply with the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act (FCIAA), and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
  • As chief custodian of DoIT’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, to include ACFR reporting.
  • Serves as full line supervisor.
  • 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.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in accounting or auditing.
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting and/or financial management in a public or business organization.
  • Requires licensure as a Certified Public Account (CPA).
  • Requires three (3) years of experience supervising professional accounting/fiscal staff.

 

Preferred Qualifications (In Order Of Significance)

  • Four (4) years of professional experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GAAP financial reporting for a governmental entity.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience formulating, developing, and implementing policies, programs and procedures for financial management, financial reporting, accounting, and payroll in a large public or business organization.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience planning, organizing, directing, reviewing, and determining principal programmatic responsibility for the development and implementation of a financial management reporting program to comply with the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act (FCIAA).
  • Four (4) years of professional experience preparing complex financial statements and reports.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience with State of Illinois Accounting Systems and processes and the State Finance Act or similar accounting systems and finance acts.
  • Thorough knowledge of spreadsheet computer applications and the ability to develop comprehensive accounting, financial, and budgeting reports.
  • Ability to analyze administrative programs and adopt effective courses of action.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information with precision and clarity.
  • Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

 

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

  • Requires the ability to verify identity.
  • Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
  • Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires ability to travel in performance of duties.
  • Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
  • Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
  • Requires ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
  • Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
  • Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.