Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

OSHR Director's Office

Job Classification Title

Agency Chief Financial Officer III (NS)

Position Number

60035307

Grade

NC26

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

***INTERNAL TO STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY***

Recruitment Range: $97,040- $195,000

The role of the OSHR Chief Financial Officer is to provide leadership and oversight of accounting, budgeting, cash management, and procurement. This position oversees the development and interpretation of policies and procedures to meet the needs of the Business Operations Office and is the lead contact with the Office of the State Controller, Office of State Budget and Management, Department of State Treasurer, and Office of the State Auditor for the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). This position has responsibilities in the following areas:

Financial Management/Accountability

Evaluates and develops the financial controls within the General Fund,

Special Revenue Fund, and Internal Service funds for recording budgets,
revenues, expenditures of state appropriation, and other receipts.

Provides accurate and timely guidance to OSHR leadership and staff.

Serves as primary contact with the Office of the State Controller (OSC).

Ensures that all OSC policies, procedures, and directives, including OSC’s
annual memoranda are implemented.

Oversees the preparation of the department’s financial statements and

footnotes (ACFR).

Responsible for quarterly and annual receivable (AR) reports. Responsible

for preparing and submitting to the Office of State Controller (OSC) the
annual cash management plan and other required reports.

Manage the requirements of the state-sponsored internal accounting

control program and oversee the Enhancing Accountability in Government
through Leadership and Education (EAGLE) to ensure adequate internal
accounting and management controls are established.

Serves as primary contact with the Office of State Budget and Management

(OSBM). Ensures that OSBM policies, procedures, and directives, including
OSBM’s annual memoranda are implemented.

Responsible for preparing and submitting annual required reports, including

the annual fee report and the salary report.

Serves as primary contact with the State Auditor’s Office for annual

statewide financial statement or other audits conducted of OSHR.

Policy/Procedure Development

Interprets, communicates, and advises OSHR employees on fiscal and

administrative policy issues.

Advises OSHR executive staff on issues related to budgets, expenditures,

laws and regulations regarding OSHR funds.

Develops, interprets, and advises the Business Operations staff on policies

resulting from legislative action, audit requirements, and mandates from IT
procurement, the DOA-Division of Purchasing and Contract, OSBM, and OSC
that impact the financial and administrative practices of Business
Operations.

Budget Development/Execution

Oversees the preparation of the base budget for all OSHR budget codes

which provides for the baseline operating budget for each year of the
biennium.

Prepares the certified budget for all OSHR budget codes.

Oversees the execution of the OSHR budget, including allotments and

budget revisions prepared in accordance with the State Budget Act and
State Budget Manual.

Analyzes the operating budget and develops and manages Cost

Management Reporting to provide projections, guidance, knowledge, and
understanding of spending data for decision-making to OSHR leadership.

Evaluates and monitors lapsed salary and salary reserve balances, ensuring

a sound fiscal condition. Authorizes salary amounts and approves
personnel actions in the BEACON system.

Procurement Oversight

Ensure the OSHR provides effective and efficient procurement services

when purchasing goods and services.

Ensure an effective and efficient IT/Legal/Procurement and non-IT services

workflow, templates, and procedures are established.

Guide the IT/Legal/Procurement contract review team as IT contracts are

submitted.

Ensure that agency-wide needs are communicated to OSHR leadership.

System Administrator

Responsible for assigning, assisting, revoking, and/or resume access to

users at OSHR (P-Cards administrator and manages security access of
Core-banking, Bank of America-Works, NCFS, NCIBIS, and NC e-
Procurement systems).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Capable of leading, collaborating, and inspiring within a team-focused, cooperative setting.

Familiarity with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), North Carolina Integrated Budget Information System (NC IBIS), North Carolina Integrated HR-Payroll System, and North Carolina E-Procurement.

Understanding of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to State government budgeting and accounting, such as the State Budget Act.

Demonstrated success in facilitating consensus on organizational change and/or policy development.

Strong written and verbal communication abilities, capable of conveying ideas in both business-friendly and user-friendly terms.

Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and team-building capabilities.

Skilled in establishing and managing priorities effectively within a team context.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive accounting, finance, and/or budgeting experience, including three years of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirement: May require a Certified Public Accountant certification.

The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to
the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.

We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits
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All applicants must complete and submit a state employment application by 11:59 pm the night before the closing date; otherwise, the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be accepted.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.
To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are " Under Review " and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.
The hiring process may take several weeks.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact the individual listed on this posting at 984.236.0800.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), OSHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OSHR will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Natalie A Montague

Recruiter Email:

NATALIE.MONTAGUE@NC.GOV

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