DEPUTY CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER

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TERM APPOINTMENT / AGENCY (4-YEAR)

Job Requisition ID: 58055 Opening Date: 08/13/2026 Closing Date: 08/27/2026 Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $11,000 - $13,000 monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency Agency Statement: Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan.IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments. 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. Position Overview Lead critical fiscal operations for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), providing financial leadership during State Emergency Operations Center activations, emergency deployments, and periods of organizational transition. This position oversees fiscal and procurement activities, supports Finance Bureau operations, develops policies and training, manages fiscal records and communications, and serves in an acting leadership capacity when needed. This position provides support to the Fiscal Division of IEMA-OHS and manages day to day fiscal and accounting budgets. This position will be responsible for the preparation, execution and delivery of the annual operating budget for the entity, formulating Budget, Personnel & Management Approvals, and the budgeting and fiscal requirements for the IEMA-OHS and local agencies. The overall budget however, it is organized based on processes normative with a state of the State of Illinois and the requirements to the overall budgets. The annual budget has to be elicited from each functional group and the IEMA the obvious players. Essential Functions Subject to administrative direction, performs special fiscal projects and provides advanced analytical support to the Fiscal Division, including fiscal reporting, process improvement, research and analysis, and compliance oversight. Serves in an organizational leadership capacity to ensure continuity of Fiscal Bureau operations, including SEOC Finance leadership, accreditation compliance oversight, and acting management coverage during absences orvacancies. Serves as full line supervisor. Manages customer outreach activities to ensure effective communication and strong working relationships between Fiscal and other IEMA divisions. Ensures the agency follows compliance with the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget ACFR Internal Control Unit requirements, as well as Fiscal responsibilities tied to Statutory Mandate and Agency Responsibility Tracker (SMART) requirements. Supervises the Fiscal staff assigned to these functions. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work inaccounting, business or public administration. Requires experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative financial experience in a public or business organization. Preferred Qualifications Prefers four (4) years of professional experience working with public accounting, fiscal management, standards, andtechniques. Prefers four (4) years of professional supervisory experience managing a professional staff. Prefers four (4) years of experience managing complex or multi-source governmental funds or similar relatable experience. Prefers four (4) years of experience working with financial compliance, regulatory requirements, auditing or internal controls. Prefers three (3) years working with governmental oversight bodies, external agencies, or cross functional stakeholders on financial matters or similar responsibilities in a professional setting. Prefers a graduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field. Prefers four (4) years of experience with financial system Application and Products (SAP) including Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) or comparable financial systems. Prefers three (3) years of professional experience developing policies, procedures, and performance standards, both independently and in conjunction with other entities. Conditions of Employment Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires the ability to use state issues equipment such as cell phone or laptop. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires the ability to drive a state-supplied vehicle as needed, including having a valid and current driver's license and a valid and current insurance policy. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends. Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties. 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. 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. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. 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. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 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. Term Appointment: Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Agency's discretion. 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois Comptroller