FINANCIAL CONTROL ANALYST - SES - 48001385

Requisition No: 846431 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: FINANCIAL CONTROL ANALYST - SES - 48001385

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48001385 

Salary:  $52,859.88 - $78,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/24/2025 

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Anticipated Vacancy

Florida Department of Education

Division of Finance & Operations

Bureau of the Comptroller

Tallahassee Turlington Building

Financial Control Analyst (Select Exempt Service)

Salary Range: $52,859.88 - $78,000.00

 

Every day the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. The department’s site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.

 

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

 

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

 

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

 

1. Higher Student Achievement
2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
4. Quality Services

 

The mission of the Bureau of the Comptroller is to provide service in the areas of grants management, accounting, financial management information, payroll, and travel reimbursement to the department's program administrators, employees, and project recipients.

 

www.fldoe.org/finance/comptroller

www.fldoe.org/finance/financial-aid-scholarships

 

For additional information regarding the position, please contact:

 

Tara Kent Jackson

OMC Manager

Bureau of the Comptroller

Tara.Jackson@fldoe.org or 850-245-0401

 

Employees of the Department of Education are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

 

Job Description                      

 

This position is located within the Bureau of the Comptroller, Office of Student Financial Assistance Financial Payments Section. This is highly technical and specialized work performing financial quality control functions on financial and accounting issues relating to administration of the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Primary responsibilities encompass performing internal audits and reviewing and evaluating audit reports generated by and for the Florida Department of Education, the State of Florida, the United States Department of Education and other outside parties, and coordinating the resolution of financial inquiries and resolving consumer-related complaints regarding financial management of the FFELP.

 

Specific Responsibilities

 

• Handles the maintenance of various specialized accounting records to account for collection or refund of borrower payments and other accounting transactions for the FFELP.
• Reviews bureau reports and audits on FFELP financial issues for completeness, technical accuracy, and overall quality of presentation.
• Monitors the quality control of reports and audits within the bureau and by state, federal and outside auditors.
• Ensures consistency concerning report and audit standards and the overall quality of financial information disseminated regarding the FFELP.
• Coordinates the resolution of inquiries by bureau and Department management and by state, federal and outside auditors regarding FFELP financial and accounting issues.
• Monitors and performs quality control regarding timeliness, content and presentation of all FFELP internal and external financial and accounting reports.
• Directs the monitoring of federal funds disbursed, received and allocated in coordination with the state comptroller.  Assists in coordination of activities.
• Oversees preparation of financial statements, monthly, quarterly, and annual state and federal financial reports.
• Produces specialized financial reports at the request of bureau and Department management and state, federal and outside auditors.
• Complete financial analysis to determine trends and identify causes and results.
• Prepare financial analysis of all areas of the FFELP including use and status of the guaranty agency trust fund, claim payments and collections.
• Prepare income statement for the operating trust fund on a quarterly basis or as requested by upper management.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

• Knowledge of student financial assistance loan programs.

• Knowledge of general student financial aid program administration.

• Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data.
• General understanding of data processing and application methods.

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

 

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

• Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first):
  • Any and all State of Florida jobs
  • Any and all Florida University jobs
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • Periods of unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more*
  • Education
  • Volunteer Experience

 

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

 

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

* State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)	* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year	* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
* Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)	* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)	* Ongoing comprehensive training provided
* Career Growth	* Highly skilled, professional environment
*Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

 

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We care about the success of our clients.

 

LEAVE INFORMATION: SMS/SES

• • Annual Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
  • Sick Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.

 

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

 

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

                                                            

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

 

Selective Services System (SSS)

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Salary : $52,860 - $78,000