Chief Accountability Officer

Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Posting ID: 36209
Closing Date/Time: 04/04/2024
Salary: $9,584 - $11,250 Anticipated Monthly Starting Salary
Job Type: Salaried 
County: Sangamon; Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None 

SPSA, Option 1

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) , a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

About the Position

DCEO is seeking a professional and highly motivated individual to serve as the Chief Accountability Officer (CAO). The CAO provides critical oversight and guidance to the agency to ensure all state and federal rules and regulations are adhered to during the grant making process. The CAO is also responsible for managing agency audit responses, as well as developing and implementing corrective plans to ensure audit findings are remediated. The CAO is a critical member of the agency's leadership team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and extensive knowledge of the grant making and auditing process for the state of Illinois. We welcome qualified candidates to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Formulates and develops all aspects of policy for monitoring and accountability of the Department’s programs.

2. Coordinates all external audits for the Department.

3 . Possess authority to act and speak on behalf of the Director to implement objectives impacting Department grant administration, policy, and procedures.

4.  Develops, implements, and maintains the Department’s planning and reporting process for program performance measures.

5. Formulates budget for the Office of Accountability with full authority to allocate and control expenditures.

6.  Supervises staff.

7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in business, management, finance or closely related fields of study.

2. Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience managing programs with a full scope of responsibility and program development in a public or business organization.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

2. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

3. Requires the completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is to support and maintain a climate that enables a strong economy for our customers - taxpayers, businesses, workers, and communities - by keeping, attracting and growing businesses, maintaining a skilled workforce, and enhancing communities so that the climate here is one in which businesses, small and large, and workers, can succeed to the greatest extent possible. The Illinois Department of Commerce delivers impactful and efficient programs and services through focused on business, community, and workforce development. 

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Location: 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634

Agency Contact:  ( FOR INQUIRIES ONLY -  INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE )

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

Revolving Door:

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.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: