Accounting Division Director

Job Description

The incumbent in this role will provide strategic leadership and oversight in the development and implementation of the Accounting Division's strategic goals and priorities. This includes budget development and financial oversight to ensure the integrity of the County’s General Ledger, ensuring all reconciliations are completed in a timely manner, and maintaining the chart of accounts in compliance with Georgia's Uniform Chart of Accounts.

Additionally, the incumbent will oversee the annual external audit and the preparation of the County’s annual reports including the Budget Document and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Provides leadership and oversight for two teams performing the daily accounting and financial reporting functions for the County.
• Reconciles balance sheets and bank statement reconciliations.
• Performs capital asset, capital project, inventory, and property tax accounting duties.
• Prepares monthly financial reports.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots and problem solves in accordance with best practices.
• Utilizes professional judgment in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to the financial transactions of the County.
• Develops reports utilizing Oracle to provide relevant, timely data to facilitate sound decision‑making at all levels of the County.
• Leads initiatives to promote operational efficiency, transactional accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Ensures procedures are documented and maintained for all tasks in the division.
• Fosters a positive culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Works with managers to support the development and implementation of professional development plans for division staff.
• Monitors compliance with relevant accounting standards, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Reporting to County Administration leadership, departments, and community partners, as needed.
• Presentations to kick‑off year‑end close with all departments.
• Training presentations for staff, departments, and leadership, as needed.

The grade for this position is 205. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field; AND
• Nine years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including two years’ experience as a manager; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; AND
• Nine years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including two years’ experience as a manager; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Preferred applicants will have governmental accounting experience and be proficient in the preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financials.

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.