Accounting Director ICAFRA Director

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER

Job Classification Title

Accounting Director I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC24

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The purpose of this position is to function as the Section Chief for Cost Analysis/Federal Financial Reporting/Administrative Services for the Office of the Controller for the DHHS and to represent the Controller in the absence of the Controller on all related financial matters for the Cost Analysis/Federal Financial Reporting/Administrative Section as issued by the Department.

DHHS which is one of the largest more complex agencies in the State of North Carolina with a budget of over $28 billion and over 17000 employees calculates federal funding needs processes federal draws and allocates costs for more than 200 different Federal grants.

The Section Chief reports to the DHHS Controller and is responsible for establishing departmental accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures in supervising cost allocation and federal reporting which support the financial operations of the Department. The Section Chief has primary responsibility for the management coordination and supervision of the financial staff within respective branches of the section.

The position is responsible for providing direct supervision and management to one Accounting Manager and two Financial Managers. This position has broad management responsibilities to develop interpret and implement policy for the CAFRA Section and its impact on other areas within the Department.

This position requires extensive knowledge of cost allocation principles as defined in federal regulation OMB Circular 2 CFR and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for administering/accounting for grants. The Controller relies heavily on this Section Chief to conduct special projects on matters with high visibility to ensure they are taken care of in an efficient and effective manner.

This position deals with a variety of State agencies (such as the Office of the State Controller the Office of State Budget and Management the State Auditors Office etc.) to ensure that the Department is creating accurate and reliable financial data that will be used by many areas such as the General Assembly Fiscal Research Division State and Division Budget Offices and DHHS management staff.

It is this positions responsibility to interpret define and communicate the financial requirements for cost allocation rate setting and federal grants. The position provides direction and oversight to ensure that financial controls are in place for accurate timely and complete reporting.

Also the Section Chief communicates with Federal agencies and is the liaison with the Federal Cost Allocation Services. The position also maintains relationships with non-profit organizations and provider associations.

The Section Chiefs responsibilities cross all divisions and offices within DHHS which include the following DHHS Divisions and Facilities:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $87740.00 - $171095.00

Recruitment Range: $125000.00 - $155000.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Management Preferences

• Candidates with demonstrated supervisory experience and direct experience in governmental accounting at a management level.

• Candidate with management or exposure to a wide variety of departments and/or services.

• Candidate with experience in writing reviewing and implementing policies and procedures.

• Candidate that is customer-service focused and forward thinking.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh NC

The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) guiding the Departments mission to improve the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership the Secretarys Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned resources are used responsibly and services are delivered with equity and impact.

The Office of the Controller sets and interprets all accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the Office of the State Controller and state statutes and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS.

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website forState Benefits.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 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.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• 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.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.

• 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.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your 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 at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

  • 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 the 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) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS 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.

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  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.

  Bachelors degree in accounting or a degree in business administration finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and seven years of professional accounting experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting financial statements and reports; of which at least three are supervisory/managerial; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require certification as a Public Accountant

  EEO Statement

  The 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:

  Dreisa Yvonne Johnson

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