Assistant Controller

Job Description:

Assistant Controller

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at 920 Wildwood, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you a motivated and energetic professional excited about leading a diverse team of financial experts? The Assistant Controller position is integral in overseeing a variety of fiscal duties, including the department’s grants management and financial reporting functions. If you enjoy a challenging, fast-paced environment and are willing to make decisions, this is the job for you.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay

• Perform backup functions for the Controller
• Inspire, mentor, and lead the team in their role of effectively supporting departmental operations
• Plan, organize, assign, and evaluate the work of team members performing a variety of accounting related functions
• Review all federal and state financial reports prepared by the reporting team
• Help facilitate process change with implementation of the State's new financial system
• Maintain systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage optimum performance of the team
• Provide technical support and training to department staff
• Utilize Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, Internet, and the state's financial system
• Identify issues, evaluate options and recommend solutions

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience. CPA or CGFM preferred
• Prior supervisory experience
• Highly organized, proactive and possess strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exercise independence, judgment, and initiative in the performance of their duties

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Kimberly Calvert, kimberly.calvert@health.mo.gov

Salary:

$90,816.24 per Year