NR26-79 0310PA0034 Classified-Exempt Position Law Enforcement/Charleston HQ This position holds full authority over day-to-day financial reporting for the Law Enforcement Section and provides leadership in purchasing, grant tracking, compliance reviews, and the development of financial training and guidance for section staff. The employee independently resolves routine fiscal issues, ensures spending aligns with requirements, and manages all grant-related processes to maintain the section's strong financial standing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Fiscal Oversight Oversee daily financial reporting for the Law Enforcement Section. Ensure all financial documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with agency, state, and federal requirements. Resolve routine fiscal issues independently and implement corrective actions when needed. Monitor spending patterns to ensure alignment with approved budgets and regulatory guidelines.
Purchasing & Expenditure Management Make purchasing decisions within approved limits and ensure proper documentation and justification. Review and verify expenditures for accuracy, compliance, and appropriate use of funds. Coordinate purchasing activities with internal staff and external vendors as needed. Grant Tracking & Documentation Manage all grant-related processes, including tracking, reporting, documentation, and compliance monitoring.
Maintain complete and accurate grant files to support audits, reimbursement requests, and regulatory reviews. Ensure grant spending aligns with grant conditions, timelines, and allowable cost requirements. Internal Compliance & Process Improvement Conduct internal compliance reviews to ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures. Identify areas for improvement and implement processes that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
Interpret financial policies and apply them consistently across section operations. Training, Guidance & Staff Support Develop financial training materials, guidance documents, and tools for section staff. Provide ongoing support and clarification on financial procedures, reporting requirements, and compliance expectations. Promote consistent, accurate financial practices across the section. Performs related work as required.
Regular attendance required. Qualifications Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and may require up to 24 semester hours in accounting. Preference may be given to applicants with CPA certification, a Master of Professional Accountancy or a Master of Business Administration. AND Experience: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in preparing or auditing GAAP based audited financial statements or maintaining accounting systems which support the preparation of GAAP based audited financial statements which included substantial experience with applicable software.
OR Substitution: Graduate course work in the above areas from an accredited college or university may substitute at a rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of required experience. Supplemental Information PG: 15 $41,194 - $71,789 Market Rate: $63,870
Job description provided by State of West Virginia.
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