What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDOC / Deputy Controller position at State of Colorado?
JOB
Who May Apply: Colorado residents who meet the minimum requirements listed on this announcement.Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.Our Vision..."Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow".CORE ValuesCommunity SafetyDignity, Diversity and RespectOpportunityCollaborative partnerships If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This Controller II position leads and manages the technical accounting and fiscal rule compliance functions for the Department and to maintain an adequate system ofinternal controls over the assets of the Department. This includes the lead role in creating and implementing Department accounting and fiscal policies and procedures, and monitoring financial transactions for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, state fiscal rules and policies, and Departmental Administrative Regulations. This position is responsible for interpreting, applying, and explaining financial matters and regulations to DOC management and financial staff to clarify needs and develop solutions to financial matters.Primary duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: Plan and oversee year-end closing, review quarterly and annual financial results and diagnostic reports for compliance with state fiscal procedures, and respond to state and federal auditor questionnaires and inquiries in a complete and timely manner;Prepare Departmental requests for annual roll-forwards of appropriations and any necessary over expenditures or transfer requests;Lead the accounting and financial functions for the Department including maintaining responsibility for the design, implementation, and accuracy of the Department’s inputs, procedures, and security access related to the management of the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE);Interview accounting employees needed to adequately operate the accounting functions to ensure fiscal reporting requirements are met;Provides effective measures of supervision and accounting oversight including mentorship, specialized training to accounting staff, planning, evaluation, goal-setting, and measurements. Provides guidance to management level positions to resolve problems, makes decisions for complex issues, and develops recommendations relating to program policy and procedures relative to achieving staff and program success;Design, implement, modify and continually evaluate account structures and subsystems for diverse and complex operating entities, management, and financial reporting needs;Monitor financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with generally-accepted accounting principles;Ensure that expenditures do not exceed appropriations from the State Legislature, from available fund balance and grant funds by interpreting data from the state financial reporting system and applying this to the most appropriate control or adjustment;Deputy Controller duties include being the Security Administrator for CORE, ONBASE, and CPPS;The Deputy Controller approves contract modifications such as option letters to increase or decrease contract services and to extend contracts for optional years of service;Perform other job related duties as assigned or required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address info@governmentjobs.com It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Molly Halbach . SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Andersen, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-723-3998. ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
Who May Apply: Colorado residents who meet the minimum requirements listed on this announcement.Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.Our Vision..."Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow".CORE ValuesCommunity SafetyDignity, Diversity and RespectOpportunityCollaborative partnerships If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This Controller II position leads and manages the technical accounting and fiscal rule compliance functions for the Department and to maintain an adequate system ofinternal controls over the assets of the Department. This includes the lead role in creating and implementing Department accounting and fiscal policies and procedures, and monitoring financial transactions for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, state fiscal rules and policies, and Departmental Administrative Regulations. This position is responsible for interpreting, applying, and explaining financial matters and regulations to DOC management and financial staff to clarify needs and develop solutions to financial matters.Primary duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: Plan and oversee year-end closing, review quarterly and annual financial results and diagnostic reports for compliance with state fiscal procedures, and respond to state and federal auditor questionnaires and inquiries in a complete and timely manner;Prepare Departmental requests for annual roll-forwards of appropriations and any necessary over expenditures or transfer requests;Lead the accounting and financial functions for the Department including maintaining responsibility for the design, implementation, and accuracy of the Department’s inputs, procedures, and security access related to the management of the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE);Interview accounting employees needed to adequately operate the accounting functions to ensure fiscal reporting requirements are met;Provides effective measures of supervision and accounting oversight including mentorship, specialized training to accounting staff, planning, evaluation, goal-setting, and measurements. Provides guidance to management level positions to resolve problems, makes decisions for complex issues, and develops recommendations relating to program policy and procedures relative to achieving staff and program success;Design, implement, modify and continually evaluate account structures and subsystems for diverse and complex operating entities, management, and financial reporting needs;Monitor financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with generally-accepted accounting principles;Ensure that expenditures do not exceed appropriations from the State Legislature, from available fund balance and grant funds by interpreting data from the state financial reporting system and applying this to the most appropriate control or adjustment;Deputy Controller duties include being the Security Administrator for CORE, ONBASE, and CPPS;The Deputy Controller approves contract modifications such as option letters to increase or decrease contract services and to extend contracts for optional years of service;Perform other job related duties as assigned or required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address info@governmentjobs.com It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Molly Halbach . SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Andersen, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-723-3998. ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
