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**The Office of Executive Inspector General (OEIG) is an independent executive branch State agency which functions to ensure accountability in State government and the four regional transit boards. The OEIG\'s primary role is to investigate allegations of misconduct and to make reports of its findings to affected public agencies and officials. The OEIG is devoted to the highest standards of quality and professionalism and is committed to safeguarding governmental operations, which directly impacts those we serve.

Come work for the OEIG, an organization that has:**

a mission-driven focus whose work provides significant impact;

**a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and

accessibility;

**a hybrid work schedule; and

**paid time off in the form of personal days, sick time, vacation

days, and paid holidays.

Learn more at https://oeig.illinois.gov/.**

POSITION SUMMARY:

Subject to the management approval and direction of the Executive Inspector General (EIG), serves as the Chief Fiscal Officer and Operations Manager. The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and administering all finance functions including: administering an annual budget in excess of \$10 million; working closely with the EIG to manage budget, financial, and compliance issues; preparing annual budget and appropriation requests; and managing expenditures and the budget to meet operational needs. Manages the fiscal year-end close process, ongoing analysis of financial operations, and internal accounting systems and records. Manages administrative operations of the Chicago office, including building maintenance, inventory and supplies, and fleet management. This position involves working with information of an extremely sensitive and confidential nature.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as the principal budget and accounting advisor to the EIG and senior management, and performs all assigned duties in a timely manner and within the timeframes (deadlines) set by senior managers or sufficiently prior to the due date so that senior managers have an appropriate amount of time to review the work product. Responsible for timely development, management, and analyses of all matters related to accounting, and management of financial reporting, budget, and appropriations. Responsible for being aware of, tracking, and complying with all governing laws, rules, regulations, policies, and mandates relating to financial matters, such as, but not limited to, the State Finance Act, the Procurement Code, and the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act (FCIAA) so that the OEIG complies with all rules or laws. Identifies cost savings opportunities, prepares cost/benefit analyses and recommendations to senior management, and tracks costs and benefits of recommendations that are implemented. Assists in preparing biennual Illinois Auditor General compliance examination responses relating to all duties and responsibilities. Responsible for mandatory fiscal reporting requirements, including but not limited to reporting under FCIAA), the Public Accountability Report (PAR), Annual Real Property Utilization Report (ARPUR), travel headquarters report (TA2), annual inventory certification and year-end GAAP reports. Oversees and monitors all compliance examinations, federal financial participation, and contract administration so that the OEIG complies with all rules and laws. Seeks guidance from appropriate external subject matter experts to resolve issues as required. Consistently assesses all OEIG fiscal operations, internal accounting controls, and compliance processes to identify needed changes. Makes written recommendations to the EIG and/or General Counsel to improve controls, efficiency, financial reporting, or compliance and provides reasons or a basis for proposed recommendations. Manages all agency expenditures, authorizes payments through the Comptrollers Office, and manages and disburses petty cash. Ensures that all financial transactions are adequately documented and appropriately recorded and that OEIG internal controls are followed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (cont\'d):

Responsible for procurement of goods and services for the OEIG pursuant to State procurement rules and laws. Files and maintains required documentation in the State electronic procurement system. Communicates with the State Procurement Officer or Chief Procurement Officer to obtain necessary approvals of procurements.
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