Director of Accounting

Job Information

Job Title:

Director of Accounting

Agency:
Department of Community Affairs

Job Requisition

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

OUR MISSION To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.

We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state agency dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in the quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference.

Team members are at their best when they collaborate and support one another as they perform challenging and dynamic work.

DCA is seeking one qualified Accounting Director candidate. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the agency's financial operations, general ledger activities, reporting compliance, comprehensive accounting, and financial activities. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff. Performs a variety of complex studies, research, and reporting. Assumes responsibility for the Office of Accounting and performs other related work as required.

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university AND Six years of experience in general management, accounting, or budgeting.
• OR An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis and two years of which in fiscal analysis work in a budgeted function.

• Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the entry qualifications, possess 2 or more of the following:
  Five years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Three or more years leading or managing an accounting or finance department in a Georgia State Government Agency.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex financial data.
• Experience in progressive government accounting and budgeting, sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the finance department to direct, perform and coordinate work within the department
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Knowledge and experience with GAAP.
• Experience working in Workday.
• Completion of Governmental Accounting Certification Program.

• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Manages and develops a comprehensive accounting program, which integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures;
• Analyzes financial statistics and other accounting data to identify trends impacting fiscal position of the agency;
• Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff.
• Reviews and…