GAAP Financial Reporting Manager – Public Sector

Illinoiscomptroller; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 1,406,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Finance, Bureau of Fiscal Operations, seeks a General Accounting and Technical Support Section Manager to lead GAAP reporting and staff supervision. The role requires strong fiscal management, accounting, and budgeting skills within state government.

The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, implement policies, and coordinate data across bureaus, ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance and effective use of SAMS systems.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of GAAP and accounting practices.
• Four years of college with courses in fiscal management, accounting, budgeting.
• Experience in accounting, auditing, or budget planning with supervisory capabilities.
• Advanced degrees or certifications preferred for senior level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GAAP reporting processes for the department.
• Supervise staff and coordinate financial data collection.
• Establish accounting policies and ensure compliance with GAAP/GASB.
• Monitor automated accounting systems and interfaces with SAMS.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Supervisory experience

Financial reporting

Policy implementation

Education

Four-year college

Master's degree preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

SAMS system

GAAP reporting tools

Job description

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Finance, Bureau of Fiscal Operations, seeks a General Accounting and Technical Support Section Manager to lead GAAP reporting and staff supervision. The role requires strong fiscal management, accounting, and budgeting skills within state government.

The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, implement policies, and coordinate data across bureaus, ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance and effective use of SAMS systems.