State of Wyoming
Overview
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Are you a seasoned financial professional looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership role? Do you want to use your expertise to make a meaningful difference for the state and its families? The Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) is seeking a dedicated Budget and Audit Manager to join our Financial Services Division in Cheyenne, WY. We're offering a fantastic opportunity to lead a team, shape the agency's fiscal strategy, and contribute to our mission of serving Wyoming communities. This is a full-time position that comes with the great benefits of state employment!
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why we offer:
Competitive Compensation
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
State Retirement plan
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
A potential hybrid remote work arrangement is available
Human Resource Contact:
Michelle Johnson / michelle.johnson@wyo.gov
Essential Functions The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
The essential duties of this position are to oversee the budget and audit operations of the agency by managing and directing staff, as well as providing expert fiscal advice to leadership. This role is crucial to the financial health of the Department of Family Services.
Manage and direct the Budget and Audit team within Financial Services, including delegating, guiding, and reviewing work, conducting interviews, hiring, and performing performance appraisals. This includes overseeing the agency's fiscal procurement processes and the B-11/NAFR processes, both of which are performed by one of this position’s direct reports.
Provide advice and guidance to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Director, administrators, and program managers on fiscal matters, including budget and expenditure tracking, and policy and procedure changes.
Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving budget issues with business partners, state agencies, and government agencies.
Develop, prepare, and manage the agency's biennial budget using the state's IBARS software system and the state’s WOLFS accounting system in collaboration with agency leadership. This includes acting as the agency SME (subject matter expert) for both systems in relation to budget transactions.
Oversee the internal review and audit functions of all DFS programs and contracts, including the enforcement of auditing standards and the development of a comprehensive audit program.
Manage the setup and tracking of all agency funds, ensuring compliance of expenditures and collections with state and federal regulations.
Serve on various teams and committees as a fiscal representative.
Advise and confer regularly with agency personnel, including leadership, to clarify, guide, and resolve budget questions, policies, and processes.
Other duties as assigned.
Preferences Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in accounting and/or CPA certification and previous auditing experience.
Knowledge
Skill in oral and written communications.
Perform well under pressure and adjust to changes in work schedule.
Ability to work with consultants and computer programmers in developing new systems.
Knowledge of generally accepted principles as they are applied to governmental accounting transactions.
Knowledge of WOLFS accounting system.
Knowledge in BI Intelligence (formerly InfoAdvantage).
Knowledge in Excel & Access database at an expert level.
Knowledge of general accounting.
Knowledge of computers, designing and using complex spreadsheets, and word processing applications.
Knowledge of 10-key data entry.
Knowledge of Wyoming Statutes, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting standards (FAS).
Knowledge in Cost Accounting and 2 CFR 200.
Knowledge in Federal Requirements of a Public Assistant Cost Allocation Plan.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques necessary for hiring purposes.
Knowledge of state and federal policies, laws, and regulations, state and federal legislative and government processes.
Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and policies.
Knowledge in State Personnel Rules and associated federal laws.
Knowledge in internal controls over accounting applications.
Knowledge of government management including human resources, accounting and general management.
Knowledge in project management.
Knowledge of federal grant application, progress reporting and financial reporting.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor\'s Degree (typically in Finance)
Experience:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Principal Accountant
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Principal Accountant
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Physical Working Conditions This position is in a typical office environment. Occasional travel to a conference or DFS office in the state may be required.
Notes
FLSA: Exempt
All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigations, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Are you a seasoned financial professional looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership role? Do you want to use your expertise to make a meaningful difference for the state and its families? The Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) is seeking a dedicated Budget and Audit Manager to join our Financial Services Division in Cheyenne, WY. We're offering a fantastic opportunity to lead a team, shape the agency's fiscal strategy, and contribute to our mission of serving Wyoming communities. This is a full-time position that comes with the great benefits of state employment!
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why we offer:
Competitive Compensation
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
State Retirement plan
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
A potential hybrid remote work arrangement is available
Human Resource Contact:
Michelle Johnson / michelle.johnson@wyo.gov
Essential Functions The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
The essential duties of this position are to oversee the budget and audit operations of the agency by managing and directing staff, as well as providing expert fiscal advice to leadership. This role is crucial to the financial health of the Department of Family Services.
Manage and direct the Budget and Audit team within Financial Services, including delegating, guiding, and reviewing work, conducting interviews, hiring, and performing performance appraisals. This includes overseeing the agency's fiscal procurement processes and the B-11/NAFR processes, both of which are performed by one of this position’s direct reports.
Provide advice and guidance to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Director, administrators, and program managers on fiscal matters, including budget and expenditure tracking, and policy and procedure changes.
Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving budget issues with business partners, state agencies, and government agencies.
Develop, prepare, and manage the agency's biennial budget using the state's IBARS software system and the state’s WOLFS accounting system in collaboration with agency leadership. This includes acting as the agency SME (subject matter expert) for both systems in relation to budget transactions.
Oversee the internal review and audit functions of all DFS programs and contracts, including the enforcement of auditing standards and the development of a comprehensive audit program.
Manage the setup and tracking of all agency funds, ensuring compliance of expenditures and collections with state and federal regulations.
Serve on various teams and committees as a fiscal representative.
Advise and confer regularly with agency personnel, including leadership, to clarify, guide, and resolve budget questions, policies, and processes.
Other duties as assigned.
Preferences Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in accounting and/or CPA certification and previous auditing experience.
Knowledge
Skill in oral and written communications.
Perform well under pressure and adjust to changes in work schedule.
Ability to work with consultants and computer programmers in developing new systems.
Knowledge of generally accepted principles as they are applied to governmental accounting transactions.
Knowledge of WOLFS accounting system.
Knowledge in BI Intelligence (formerly InfoAdvantage).
Knowledge in Excel & Access database at an expert level.
Knowledge of general accounting.
Knowledge of computers, designing and using complex spreadsheets, and word processing applications.
Knowledge of 10-key data entry.
Knowledge of Wyoming Statutes, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting standards (FAS).
Knowledge in Cost Accounting and 2 CFR 200.
Knowledge in Federal Requirements of a Public Assistant Cost Allocation Plan.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques necessary for hiring purposes.
Knowledge of state and federal policies, laws, and regulations, state and federal legislative and government processes.
Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and policies.
Knowledge in State Personnel Rules and associated federal laws.
Knowledge in internal controls over accounting applications.
Knowledge of government management including human resources, accounting and general management.
Knowledge in project management.
Knowledge of federal grant application, progress reporting and financial reporting.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor\'s Degree (typically in Finance)
Experience:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Principal Accountant
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Principal Accountant
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Physical Working Conditions This position is in a typical office environment. Occasional travel to a conference or DFS office in the state may be required.
Notes
FLSA: Exempt
All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigations, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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