Deputy Director of Accounting

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to provide oversight within the Division of Accounting and guidance to other divisions while adhering to applicable reporting guidelines and laws.

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
• Eight years of related experience, four years must be supervisory experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of related experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

• Assist in managing the Division of Accounting, including personnel and operations
• Ensures compliance with GASB, GAAS, GAGAS, Uniform Guidance and any other applicable federal, state, and local financial requirements
• Oversees accounts payable, payroll, general, and grants fixed and leased assets accounting
• Produces audited financial reports and statements
• Performs high-level data analytics, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and transactions
• Creates and maintains division memos, forms, policies, and procedures
• Establish and implement process improvements for increased efficiency
• Communicates complex information effectively at all levels of government
• Performs related work as assigned

CPA or MSACC preferred

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The Final date to receive applications is Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

MINIMUM COMPENSATION

• The minimum salary is $87,174.88 annually.
• This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.
• Pay Grade 529

Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by the filing deadline date.

Resumes cannot be substituted for the application, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

For further information, call, email or visit:

Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone:

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs