Director Of Accounting

Requisition No:873266

Agency:
School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title:

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING -  1 1

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FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre‑K and K‑12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0‑5 and their families.

The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

Are you an accomplished accountant ready to take the next step in leadership? Do you thrive in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment where your expertise directly supports educational excellence and public trust? FSDB invites you to bring your experience, judgment, and passion for governmental accounting to a role where your work truly makes a difference.

This is a fully on‑campus position located at our historic St. Augustine campus and does not offer remote or hybrid work. We are seeking a hands‑on leader who values presence, collaboration, and mentorship.

Reporting directly to the Comptroller of FSDB, this critical leadership role serves as both the manager of Accounting Operations and the primary back‑up to the Comptroller. You will guide and motivate a team of professional accountants while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of FSDB’s financial operations in accordance with governmental accounting standards.

You will exercise independent judgment, contribute to policy development, and help shape accounting practices that directly support the School’s mission and the effective stewardship of public funds.

• Lead, mentor, and supervise three professional staff accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development of staff.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Comptroller, particularly when addressing complex or unusual accounting matters.
• Serve as the lead financial accountant, overseeing all entries in the State’s accounting systems (FLAIR / PALM) in compliance with GAAP, GASB, FSDB policies, and Board of Trustees directives.
• Independently audit, prepare, and post journal entries; process vouchers; and oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Monitor accounting projects, budget allocations, fund distributions, and reporting across multiple funds.
• Reconcile expenditures, receiving reports, invoices, and monthly fund activity, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies promptly.

• Compile and produce monthly financial statements, budget status reports, and reconciliations.
• Play a key leadership role in the annual financial audit, working closely with the Comptroller, Auditor General staff, internal auditors, and independent CPAs.
• Ensure audit readiness year‑round and clearly communicate policies and procedures to staff and auditors.

• Analyze accounting operations and internal controls, identifying improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance, and effectiveness.
• Assist in developing and implementing new accounting policies and procedures with Comptroller approval.
• Collaborate across campus departments to support sound fiscal management and ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Function as the primary back‑up to the Comptroller, acting on their behalf within established authority when absent.
• Support campus leadership while ensuring consistency, compliance, and fiscal integrity.