[Hiring] State Controller Financial Specialist @State of North Carolina

Role Description

The mission of the Office of the State Controller (OSC) is to protect the financial integrity of the State and promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner.

• Maintain the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) for changes to the State's operating environment
• Consult and advise OSC management and agency fiscal staff related to accounting and reporting issues and solutions
• Lead implementation and research activity related to assigned governmental accounting standards, new legislation, and related changes to NCFS
• Train agency fiscal staff related to accounting and financial reporting for the State of North Carolina
• Develop and document statewide financial reporting policies and procedures
• Review State agency financial reports for compliance with OSC reporting policies and procedures
• Create financial statements and note disclosures included in the State's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Develop and produce interim, annual, and special reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 credit hours of accounting coursework
• Three years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preference will be given to applicants who are Certified Public Accountants

Requirements

• Proven, documented skills and ability to apply in-depth knowledge to interpret and implement Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB); state and federal laws related to financial reporting in the state government environment
• Proven, documented ability to apply in-depth knowledge to the development and/or implementation of accounting policy changes
• Proven, documented ability to coordinate the development of accounting/financial training and educational opportunities
• Proven leadership skills related to working independently on projects within established guidelines and standards
• Proven, documented skills in the evaluation of systems of internal control, and the ability to recommend improvements

Benefits

• Full-time position with State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement
• 40 hours of continuing professional education (CPE)
• Capability to be 100% remote

Company Description

The State Controller serves as an independent resource to protect the financial integrity of the State and to promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner through its accounting, disbursing, payroll, internal controls, data management, eCommerce, and financial reporting systems that serve state agencies, employees, and the public.

• Foundational principles: Integrity/Ethics, Objectivity, and Accountability
• Goals: Optimize operational execution, manage risk effectively and efficiently, and foster a high-performance culture
• Commitment to excellent customer service