Controller - TP60083598

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Tryon Palace Historic Sites , Gardens

Job Classification Title

Business Officer I (NS)

Position Number

60083598

Grade

NC14

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

Description of Work

The position provides leadership in accounting services to initiate and administer all accounting systems at Tryon Palace. The position provides accurate and timely data and reports for management and board use in making informed financial and business decisions.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Prepare financial statements, applying complex federal and state fiscal regulations.
• Design and prepare custom reports for multiple stakeholders, i.e, management, state, boards.
• Analyze and present financial data to Finance and Executive Committees.
• Train Branch Heads and staff on financial and budget management aspects of their positions.
• Prepare worksheets, spreadsheets, reconciliations, and supporting data for separate annual independent audits for the Tryon Palace Commission, Tryon Palace Stores, and the Tryon Palace Foundation.
• Assist management with recording and tracking state funded expenditures.
• Assist in the annual budget process, providing calculations and projections for funding sources and expenditure requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $52,592.00 - $69,620.00

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant

• Demonstrated experience managing and tracking required business reports

• Demonstrated experience in financial operations within a government agency

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8AM - 5PM

• Must be able to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

This position is located at:

529 Front Street

New Bern, NC 28562

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, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution AND two years of progressive related experience, one year of which should be in a supervisory role, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Division Description

Tryon Palace welcomes, inspires, and engages all visitors and patrons to discover eastern North Carolina’s rich and dynamic history. At Tryon Palace, North Carolina’s first permanent colonial and state capitol, we interpret the history of our community and state using living history, programming, and exhibits to present an authentic view. With scholarship and integrity, we preserve and interpret buildings, landscapes, collections, and gardens that tell the story of One History, Many Voices. https://www.tryonpalace.org/

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Supplemental and Contact Information 

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence. 

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. 

Application Process

 Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting.  Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.  Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.  

Degree/College Credit Verification 

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. 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. 

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference 

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. 

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. 

ADA Accommodations 

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. 

 

Employment Eligibility 

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). 

CONTACT INFORMATION:  

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 

Phone: 919-814-6670

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:

Melissa Riley

Email:

[email protected]