GAAP & Audits Manager — Public Finance Leader

Illinoiscomptroller; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized Audits and Accounting Manager to lead reconciliation processes and GAAP coordination across the department's financial systems in Springfield, IL.

Under administrative direction, you will supervise staff, coordinate statewide audits, ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, and partner with the Illinois Office of the Comptroller and IT to strengthen fiscal controls and reporting for DCFS programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in accounting or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant licensure.
• Three years of progressively responsible accounting/budget experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Audits and Accounting Manager.
• Coordinates and monitors statewide audits within Budget and Finance.
• Acts as GAAP Coordinator for the Department.
• Supervises department staff.
• Collaborates with IT to ensure financial systems meet standards.
• Ensures compliance with state travel regulations.

Skills

CPA licensure

Leadership

Budget accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/economics/planning/accounting

Tools

Access

Excel

Microsoft Word

ACL

Job description

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized Audits and Accounting Manager to lead reconciliation processes and GAAP coordination across the department's financial systems in Springfield, IL.

Under administrative direction, you will supervise staff, coordinate statewide audits, ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, and partner with the Illinois Office of the Comptroller and IT to strengthen fiscal controls and reporting for DCFS programs.