Internal Control Officer

Job Description

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Job ID: 31276
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Location: Pierre, SD - Negotiable
Salary: $75,352.79 - $89,700.48 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: L
Closing Date: 05/12/2025

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit https://dot.sd.gov/ .

Introduction:
Ready for a rewarding career that provides exciting and meaningful work? Looking for a place that values innovation and teamwork? In need of schedules and benefits that make it possible to both support and enjoy your family?

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has a perfect opportunity for you as an Internal Control Officer!

Job Description:
The SDDOT is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team in the role of Internal Controls and Financial Systems Specialist. This unique position is responsible for overseeing and strengthening the department's internal control framework across finance, operations, inventory and other key functions. The role ensures adherence to financial regulations, mitigates risk, and promotes efficiency by developing control policies, conducting thorough risk assessments and continuously enhancing business processes within the SDDOT.

Position location is negotiable.

What You Bring to the SDDOT:

• Growth mindset
• Vision and creativity
• Team-oriented attitude
• Confident, action-oriented personality
• Attention to detail and a passion for organization
• Commitment to fostering high ethical standards

What the SDDOT Offers:

• Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental, Vision and Health Savings Account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems

Duties and Responsibilities:
Document, provide oversight, and report regularly to the executive team on department-wide internal control processes.

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective internal control framework across finance, operations, inventory and other key functions.
• Provide information, guidance, and training to department staff on internal controls and financial systems.
• Perform risk assessments and internal control testing to regularly work with each DOT division to ensure adherence to department policies and federal/state requirements.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Identify and leverage opportunities to support the department in achieving its financial and operational objectives.
• Design accounting and financial processes that enhance analytical capabilities and streamline operations.
• Serve as a technical resource to the department by applying specialized knowledge and expertise of internal control policies and best practices.
• Take initiative to gain exposure to special projects and problems to continuously refine and upgrade technical and business skills and knowledge.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge:

• basic understanding of risk management principles and internal controls;
• experience with complex automated systems.

Skills:

• technical proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel;
• attention to detail;
• problem-solving and analytical abilities;
• exhibit ethical behavior and guide others to adhere to high ethical standards.

Abilities:

• communicate clearly and effectively;
• adapt and prioritize;
• detect conflict or anticipate when it may arise and is able to facilitate resolution.

Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field; minimum of 2 years of experience in internal controls, risk management, auditing, or related field preferred.

Compensation:
The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Internal Control Officer is approximately $99,126.00 annually.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach a cover letter and resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1JY
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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