Illinois Department of Natural Resources
ACFR Financial Officer
Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
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Location: Springfield, IL, 62702
Date: Jan 9, 2026
Closing Date: 01/26/2026
Job Requisition ID: 52288
Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under
My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM‑designated degree program for F‑1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please
do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials .
Position Overview The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) Financial Officer for The Office of Fiscal Management. This position will oversee and direct staff in the accurate and timely preparation of all financial statements, GAAP packages, operating reports, and other required financial reports; formulate, develop, and implement agency policies, programs, and procedures for financial management and financial reporting, and accounting; testify in legislative hearings and committees if needed; has principal administrative responsibility for the determination and execution of financial management and accounting policies; provide guidance and oversight to DNR’s Chief Fiscal Officer to ensure compliance with stated goals and objectives. Serves as liaison to the ACFR reporting unit at GOMB (Government Office of Management & Budget). We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.
Essential Functions
Subject to management approval of the Chief Financial Officer, serves as Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Financial Officer or the Agency.
Plans, organizes, directs, reviews, and makes decisions in exercising principal programmatic responsibilities in coordination with the IDNR Internal Auditor, with responsibility for the development and implementation of a financial management reporting program to comply with the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act (FCIAA).
As chief custodian of the agency’s accounting records, oversees and directs staff in the accurate and timely preparation of all financial statements, GAAP packages, operating reports, and other required financial reports.
Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of program operations utilizing mainframe and PC‑based accounting and financial applications and programs.
Serves as a full‑line supervisor to subordinate managers and staff.
Prepares special reports, correspondence, and information for legislative and Governor’s office inquiries.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Requires prior experience equivalent to four years progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting and/or financial management.
Requires incumbent to be a registered or licensed Certified Public Accountant.
Preferred Qualifications
Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in preparation of complex financial statements and reports.
Four (4) years of professional experience supervising professional and paraprofessional staff in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting and financial statement preparation.
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GAAP financial reporting.
Four (4) years of professional experience with preparation and development of complex and comprehensive accounting, financial, and budgeting reports and statements.
Four (4) years of professional experience analyzing administrative programs and adopting effective courses of action.
Extensive knowledge of the State of Illinois or similar Accounting Systems and processes, the State Finance Act, and agency policies, rules, and regulations.
Four (4) years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Working knowledge in the use of spreadsheet computer software applications to develop comprehensive accounting, financial, and budgeting reports.
Prefers a master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Conditions of Employment
Requires completion of a background check and self‑disclosure of criminal history.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime.
Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment (i.e., cell phone, laptop, etc.).
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A‑101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5‑45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non‑State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non‑State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
Division Statement — Office of Fiscal Management The Office of Fiscal Management develops budgets, processes payroll, administers workers compensation, manages audits, collects and records cash and receivables, tracks inventory and assets, processes vouchers, and conducts procurements, and holds responsibility for monitoring much of the Department’s operational procedures, to include the review of fiscally related procedures to ensure compliance with all rules, regulations and accounting standard.
Work Hours Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm (1 hr. lunch)
Headquarter Location IDNR, 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact Vicky Fowler Email: Vicky.fowler@illinois.gov Phone: (217) 785‑5387
Posting Group Leadership & Management
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Location: Springfield, IL, 62702
Date: Jan 9, 2026
Closing Date: 01/26/2026
Job Requisition ID: 52288
Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under
My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM‑designated degree program for F‑1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please
do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials .
Position Overview The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) Financial Officer for The Office of Fiscal Management. This position will oversee and direct staff in the accurate and timely preparation of all financial statements, GAAP packages, operating reports, and other required financial reports; formulate, develop, and implement agency policies, programs, and procedures for financial management and financial reporting, and accounting; testify in legislative hearings and committees if needed; has principal administrative responsibility for the determination and execution of financial management and accounting policies; provide guidance and oversight to DNR’s Chief Fiscal Officer to ensure compliance with stated goals and objectives. Serves as liaison to the ACFR reporting unit at GOMB (Government Office of Management & Budget). We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.
Essential Functions
Subject to management approval of the Chief Financial Officer, serves as Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Financial Officer or the Agency.
Plans, organizes, directs, reviews, and makes decisions in exercising principal programmatic responsibilities in coordination with the IDNR Internal Auditor, with responsibility for the development and implementation of a financial management reporting program to comply with the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act (FCIAA).
As chief custodian of the agency’s accounting records, oversees and directs staff in the accurate and timely preparation of all financial statements, GAAP packages, operating reports, and other required financial reports.
Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of program operations utilizing mainframe and PC‑based accounting and financial applications and programs.
Serves as a full‑line supervisor to subordinate managers and staff.
Prepares special reports, correspondence, and information for legislative and Governor’s office inquiries.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Requires prior experience equivalent to four years progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting and/or financial management.
Requires incumbent to be a registered or licensed Certified Public Accountant.
Preferred Qualifications
Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in preparation of complex financial statements and reports.
Four (4) years of professional experience supervising professional and paraprofessional staff in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting and financial statement preparation.
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GAAP financial reporting.
Four (4) years of professional experience with preparation and development of complex and comprehensive accounting, financial, and budgeting reports and statements.
Four (4) years of professional experience analyzing administrative programs and adopting effective courses of action.
Extensive knowledge of the State of Illinois or similar Accounting Systems and processes, the State Finance Act, and agency policies, rules, and regulations.
Four (4) years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Working knowledge in the use of spreadsheet computer software applications to develop comprehensive accounting, financial, and budgeting reports.
Prefers a master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Conditions of Employment
Requires completion of a background check and self‑disclosure of criminal history.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime.
Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment (i.e., cell phone, laptop, etc.).
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A‑101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5‑45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non‑State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non‑State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
Division Statement — Office of Fiscal Management The Office of Fiscal Management develops budgets, processes payroll, administers workers compensation, manages audits, collects and records cash and receivables, tracks inventory and assets, processes vouchers, and conducts procurements, and holds responsibility for monitoring much of the Department’s operational procedures, to include the review of fiscally related procedures to ensure compliance with all rules, regulations and accounting standard.
Work Hours Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm (1 hr. lunch)
Headquarter Location IDNR, 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact Vicky Fowler Email: Vicky.fowler@illinois.gov Phone: (217) 785‑5387
Posting Group Leadership & Management
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