Accounting Controls & Reporting Manager

Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

Financial and Business Services

Job Classification Title

Accounting Manager II (NS)

Position Number

60009527

Grade

NC20

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to lead the Agency’s accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with state, federal, and governmental accounting standards. The role oversees preparation of major statewide reports, directs grant and receivable management, maintains accounting policies and systems, and serves as a key liaison with auditors and oversight authorities. It also provides leadership for staff within the Accounting Controls and Reporting Section and serves on the Agency Financial Services Leadership team which provides leadership for the office.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead DPI’s accounting and financial reporting activities, including state appropriations, federal grants, School Nutrition funds, and multiple revenue sources.

Coordinate preparation of DPI’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and agency financial statements encompassing more than 325 public school units.

Ensure compliance with Office of State Budget & Management (OSBM), Office of the State Controller (OSC), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and DPI financial policies.

Design, implement, and monitor effective internal controls, including oversight of the EAGLE internal control risk assessment process, to reduce audit risk and questioned costs.

Serve as the primary liaison with state auditors, internal auditors, OSC, and other external stakeholders, coordinating audit responses and financial compliance efforts.

Manage and develop a team of professional accounting and finance staff while leading accounting system modernization and automation initiatives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruiting Range: $70,478.00 - $119,974.00

Management Preference:

• Experience leading governmental accounting and financial reporting functions
• Experience coordinating audits and managing internal control environments
• Experience supervising and developing professional accounting staff

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Supplemental Information:

Agency Financial Services (AFS) provides statewide financial leadership and operational support for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI). The division oversees financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, grants administration, purchasing, and audit coordination to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance for public education programs statewide. AFS serves as DPI’s primary point of contact for internal and external audits and plays a critical role in safeguarding public funds while supporting the department’s mission to serve students, educators, and communities across North Carolina.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and six years of professional accounting experience in the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements, and reports; of which at least two is supervisory; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require certification as a Public Accountant.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Alberson Pineda Urrego

Recruiter Email:

ALBERSON.PINEDAURREGO@DPI.NC.GOV