MFT AUDIT SERVICES UNIT CHIEF - NORTHERN (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)

​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager V
Closing Date/Time: 12/20/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,519 Monthly; Full Range $6,519 - $10,831 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters

*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition policy.

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  43382 - IPR# 47424

 

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the northern Illinois area of the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Audit Services Unit whose core objective is to perform timely standardized audits of local public agencies (LPAs) receiving MFT funds for proper compliance with state laws, rules, policies, and procedures. 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
 

 

Essential Functions

• Provides timely and accurate audit services that ensure compliance with laws, rules, policies, and GAGAS.
• Advises and makes recommendations to the Financial Review and Investigations Section Manager regarding any changes to laws, rules, and policies related to MFT programs.
• Develops, implements, and maintains appropriate standardized audit procedures including maintaining and updating the audit program and audit manual.
• Ensures accurate and timely distribution of the MFT fund audits, prioritization plan, and schedule.
• Reviews and approves audit reports, certifications of compliance forms, and other published audit data.
• Develops various high level complex technical spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and reports.
• Serves as the department’s MFT audit services liaison responding to audit inquires.
• Performs management reviews of prepared audit reports, certification of compliance statements, and various other audit documents.
• Prepares high level complex technical spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and reports and provides data for departmental management, external auditors, and various state agencies.
• Establishes performance measures for the Motor Fuel Tax Audit Services Unit.
• Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinates to ensure a well-developed staff in accomplishing auditing assignments and established performance measures.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.  Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in accounting or finance plus three years of experience with financial auditing activities, financial review of documents, program compliance, or a combination thereof, OR Eleven years of experience with financial auditing activities, financial review of documents, program compliance, or a combination thereof.<