CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (Accountant Administrator 2)
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 5751 - 11284
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections
Corrections Services
OF CORRECTIONS PRISON ENTERPRISES
Baton Rouge LA
At the Louisiana Department of Corrections our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair professional and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity accountability and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.
This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety where professionalism resilience and teamwork are essential.
This position serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Prison Enterprises and is responsible for directing the agencys financial planning accounting operations and overall fiscal management. This role oversees and coordinates all accounting and related financial functions for Prison Enterprises statewide. The position manages complex financial operations involving multiple funding sources and diverse enterprise activities within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The CFO ensures effective fiscal oversight compliance and strategic financial management in support of agency operations and organizational goals.
Why work for DOC
- Culture:DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
- Growth:Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
- Benefits:DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan health insurance that is also available post retirement at least 10 paid holidays sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week a deferred compensation plan a flexible benefits plan alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC our facilities and our mission.
Minimum Qualifications
Eight years of experience in accounting auditing financial operations payroll or banking; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus five years of experience in accounting auditing financial operations payroll or banking; OR
A bachelors degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus five years of experience in accounting auditing financial operations payroll or banking; OR
A bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration management economics or statistics plus five years of experience in accounting auditing financial operations payroll or banking; OR
An advanced degree in accounting finance business administration management economics quantitative methods or statistics plus four years of experience in accounting auditing financial operations payroll or banking; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus three years of experience in accounting auditing financial operations payroll or banking.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Plans directs and coordinates all accounting and related financial functions for Prison Enterprises.
- Oversees financial operations for a statewide agency with multiple and diverse business activities.
- Manages accounting processes involving a variety of funding sources and financial reporting requirements.
- Ensures accurate financial oversight and compliance across dissimilar Prison Enterprises operations within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
- Develops and implements financial procedures controls and reporting practices to support agency operations.
- Provides strategic financial management and guidance to support operational and organizational objectives.
- Coordinates complex accounting activities associated with multiple enterprise functions and statewide programs.
- Monitors and evaluates fiscal operations to ensure efficiency accountability and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:PROBATION or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
- Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
- An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
- This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment should a permanent position become available the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
Compensation:The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career andNOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.Other Important Information:
- IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment by answering YES to the PREA question.
- Any degree certificate special license or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available clickHERE.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
Forfurtherinformation about this vacancy contact:
Megan Coco
Human Resources Department
Required Experience:
Chief
- Culture:DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
