Now Hiring - Government And Public Administration Controller- Director of Business Operations in Oklahoma City, OK

Controller- Director of Business Operations

Salary- $105,000.00

The Oklahoma Tax Commission’s goal is to serve the tax payers with Excellence! We strive to ensure that your experience at OTC is both positive and rewarding. We are a team that cares deeply and have a passion to provide assistance to Oklahoma tax payers while providing an excellent work environment. Employees receive a GENEROUS monthly benefit allowance to use toward a range of options for benefits including health, dental, vision, life, fsa, dependent care and disability. For example, an employee can receive between $150 to $1,700 a month to use towards benefits. The Oklahoma Tax Commission provides employees with 15 days of annual and 15 days of paid sick leave in the first year of employment. Not to mention 11 paid Holidays! That is a total of 41 paid days off in your first year! Our Retirement Plan includes generous matching between 4 to 7%! Don’t forget about our longevity payments starting after 2 years of employment! We are looking for individuals who are willing to be a team player with strong interpersonal and networking skills to build and maintain high impact relationships across the agency. Do you have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, highly motivated and have a passion to grow with an amazing team? Then the Oklahoma Tax Commission is the place for you!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Controller will be assigned leadership responsibilities for the Oklahoma Tax Commission’s budgeting, payroll, banking, reconciliation, purchasing, payables, and inventory functions in accordance with state statutes. This role will involve professional-level work in the maintenance, analysis, interpretation and management of financial accounting data. This includes the preparation and posting of various journals, ledgers and accounts, analysis and presentation of financial data, review and approval of various vouchers and invoices for payment, analyzing budget requirements, and allocation of funds to various accounts or functions, overseeing inventory and other similar activities. The Controller will serve as a financial business partner to agency leadership and business units, working closely with them to understand their needs and to help them make informed business decisions that comply with appropriate financial laws and regulations. The Controller will perform their duties with a high degree of technical and administrative freedom to plan, develop, and organize all phases of the work necessary for completion within broad program guidelines. The Controller will also perform managerial functions including assigning and reviewing work, employee performance reviews, making recommendations on disciplinary actions, providing employee training and development, and approving time off.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS

The functions performed by employees in this position may include the following:

· Oversee and direct the day-to-day operations of the seven sections of the Business Operations Division (Payroll, Budget, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Reconciliation, Banking, and Physical Assets) with the assistance of the Assistant Controller.

• Reviews, analyzes and presents financial data, including revenue projections and expenditure reports, to determine funding requirements
• Coach, engage, and supervise the performance of junior colleagues
• Oversee the gathering and reviewing of data for preparation of budget work programs; Works with other division partners within the agency to prepare/plan for the budget process
• Plan and direct operational and financial audits and other reviews/projects to ensure financial accountability, compliance with established standards, and to enhance agency operating procedures
• Serves as a business partner with other agency divisions by focusing on internal customer service, enabling other divisions to understand core accounting and financial concepts, and simplify complex topics in a way that focuses on relevant opportunities, issues, etc
• Supports the agency strategy to modernize through innovation by providing recommendations on policies and/or procedures using risk-based analysis
• Solicits, collects, and prepares technical information to be used to create division-training materials, including lesson plans, training guides, participant manuals, videos, slides and other educational materials for division staff
• Performs all other related duties and/or projects assigned to meet the needs of the agency
• Ensuring all accounting practices follow legal guidelines and established accounting principles

· Hires, trains and leads accounting team members to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and internal controls

· Maintains current procedures and identify process improvement and cost saving opportunities

· Contributes to the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls

· Provides leadership for the implementation of accounting transformation projects

• Leads special projects, team training, and development
• Provides technical accounting support to various departments
• Assists with the development, review, and updating of accounting policies, procedures, checklists, and related documentation concerning assigned functions and responsibilities

COMPLEXITY OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of

· Governmental accounting principles and workings of the banking systems

· Financial statements, reports, accounting ledgers, and journals

· Budgeting and auditing theories and techniques

· Principles and practices of financial record keeping, audits, and accounting functions

· Title 74 – Central Purchasing Act and OAC 580:16 Administrative Rules

· State Reimbursement Travel Act

· Supervisory practices and principles

Skills in

· Computer technology related to accounting systems

· Gathering and analyzing financial data and in planning, coordinating and evaluating the activities of multiple work units

· Proficient analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

· Adept presentation and negotiation skills

· Solid time management, problem solving and research skills

Ability to

· Communicate professionally with others both verbally and in writing

· Explain concepts to others; presenting compliance standards in a way that is easy for others to follow

· Be discreet and understand the importance of confidentiality

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

· Manage own time and work in a fast-paced environment

· Prioritize, meet deadlines, and work on multiple assignments simultaneously

· Work independently as well as part of a team

· Develop a system of organization

· Supervise and direct the work of others

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of

· *A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

· PLUS, at least 5 years of relevant financial experience

o INCLUDING at least 5 years of supervisory/managerial experience

o INCLUDING at least 2 years of public accounting/auditing

* Experience may not be substituted for the required bachelor’s degree.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Strong preference may be given to candidates that have

· A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or a current CPA candidate

· A Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

· Extensive experience in State accounting, budgeting and/or financial statement preparation

· A strong financial acumen and customer service orientation

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Core work hours for the Oklahoma Tax Commission are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm. This schedule may require minor flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

Telework may be required based on the needs of the agency, division, and section. If applicable, applicant must be willing and able to BOTH work on-site and telework at an off-site location, generally in the applicant’s home. Applicant must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone (landline) or smart phone device during scheduled working hours.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• are you willing to undergo background check by fingerprinting?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• finance, supervisory, public accounting, auditing: 9 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person