Controller
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
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.
About the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR):
The Indiana Department of Revenue has served Indiana, its population, and the business community since 1947. Our more than 700 dedicated team members administer over 65 different tax types and annually process nearly $30 billion of tax revenue. We are a Top Workplace employer.
Role Overview:
This role is in the central DOR office at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Salary:
This position starts at an annual salary of $67,314 but may be commensurate with education and job experience.
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A Day in the Life:
Responsbilities include:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Child Support Bureau budget matters.
- Perform value added analysis of operations and proposed contracts or new programs.
- Review Child Support Bureau budget. Follow up with senior management about any issues identified. Facilitate solutions to identified problems.
- Manage federal grant funds and prepare required federal financial reports (e.g. OSCE 396).
- Reconcile federal projects and submit monthly cash draws.
- Assist the Director with developing the grant application.
- Assist the Director with maintaining the project budget and funding sources in PeopleSoft Financials.
- Review requests from county prosecutors for reimbursement.
- Actively tracks on and offboarding activity, prepares budget impact statements for all proposed personnel changes, updates and maintains an internal payroll projection bi-weekly.
- Engage customers both inside the agency and outside to determine their information needs and develop actionable plans to address those needs.
- Answer routine and non-routine questions from senior management regarding budget matters.
- Approve financial transactions including personnel changes and procurements.
- Mine and analyze data from PeopleSoft Financials and HR to ensure compliance of general ledger posting with statutes and to develop value added analysis and reporting.
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.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that 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 salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- Extensive PeopleSoft financial skills required.
- Knowledge of State of Indiana Budget procedures and policies, plus working knowledge of BUDSTARS, or ability/willingness to quickly gain that knowledge.
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the theories, principles, laws and techniques regarding state and federal governmental accounting, budgeting and auditing.
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP, GASB, GAGAS, GAAS and other applicable accounting guidelines.
- Ability to accurately review, track and analyze financial data.
- Ability to understand and write reports, data collection and reporting procedures.
- Ability to analyze and interpret information pertaining to fiscal accounts, contracts, records and financial reports.
- Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
A degree is not required. However, at least 6+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, business administration, financial management/analysis, or related experience and four(4) years of full-time experience in an administrative, supervisory, or management capacity applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that 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
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- 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 in 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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
