Controller

DelDOT; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Family Court is seeking a Controller to oversee its fiscal program and supervise technical staff. The role requires managing payroll, revenue, vendor payments, fines, procurement and contract administration while coordinating with state agencies and vendors.

The Controller leads financial operations, including federal grants, IV-D/IV-E funding, restitution disbursement, and policy development, reporting to the Court Administrator.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in analyzing financial problems and advising management.
• Three years' experience interpreting laws, rules, and procedures.
• Six months in financial administration, budgeting and internal control.
• Six months in budget administration with strategic planning.
• Six months of staff supervision including evaluation of others.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, reconcile and consolidate vouchers, records, journals and ledgers.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with budgets.
• Review transactions and codes for standard procedures.
• Prepare reports for state and federal funded programs.
• Develop cost projections and advise on fiscal policies.
• Apply GAAP and maintain internal accounting controls.
• Review policies and suggest revisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget administration

Staff supervision

Internal controls

Job description

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.

Summary Statement

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

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Controller

1. Three years' experience in analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.


2. Three years' experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.


3. Six months experience in financial administration such as comprehensive analysis of programs, budgets, projects, services, alternatives, and costs; financial planning, revenue generation, revenue forecasting, expenditure forecasting, cash flow management and establishing internal control.


4. Six months experience in budget administration which includes managing, developing, analyzing and implementing budgets; developing strategic plans and establishing internal control.


5. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Additional Posting Information

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.

Conditions of Hire

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.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call [phone]. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.