Assistant Director

We're Hiring: Assistant Director

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Director to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and a team of accounting professionals. This is a great opportunity for someone with an education or government background who is ready to step into a high-impact accounting leadership position.

Why This Opportunity?

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• High-visibility accounting leadership opportunity

  
  
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• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals

  
  
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• Opportunity to improve accounting processes and internal controls

  
  
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• Work within a large and complex organization

  
  
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• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams

  
  
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• Significant involvement in financial reporting, audits, and systems

  
  
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• Stable organization with strong long-term growth potential

  
  
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• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through financial leadership

  
  
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Assistant Director Responsibilities

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• Manage daily accounting operations and general ledger activities

  
  
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• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

  
  
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• Ensure accounting activities comply with GAAP, GASB, and applicable regulations

  
  
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• Oversee internal controls and accounting procedures

  
  
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• Review and approve reconciliations and financial activity

  
  
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• Oversee accounting for organizational assets

  
  
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• Manage and develop accounting and support teams

  
  
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• Handle hiring, performance management, training, and employee development

  
  
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• Partner with IT and leadership on financial system upgrades and improvements

  
  
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• Coordinate annual audit activities and financial reporting

  
  
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• Provide financial guidance to internal departments and stakeholders

  
  
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• Standardize procedures and identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency

  
  
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• Support organizational initiatives and special projects

  
  
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Assistant Director Qualifications

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• 5+ years of accounting experience

  
  
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• 3+ years of experience supervising staff

  
  
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• Education or government accounting background strongly preferred

  
  
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• Strong governmental accounting knowledge and experience

  
  
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• Experience with large, complex computerized/integrated financial systems

  
  
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• Strong understanding of GAAP, GASB, internal controls, and financial reporting

  
  
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• Experience managing and motivating accounting professionals

  
  
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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced training in Accounting or a related field

  
  
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• CPA preferred

  
  
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• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  
  
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• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style

  
  
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• Comfortable leading teams through change and process improvement

  
  
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Salary Range

$103,000-$125,000

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