Assistant Director of Accounting

Assistant Director of Accounting

A large, established organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Accounting to help lead accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and a team of accounting professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting leader with government, education, public-sector, or similar complex-organization experience who is ready to take on broader responsibility and make an impact across the organization.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

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• High-impact leadership role within a large, complex organization
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• Lead, mentor, and develop a talented accounting team
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• Significant involvement in financial reporting, audits, and accounting systems
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• Opportunity to strengthen processes, controls, and accounting operations
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• Partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional departments
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• Play an important role in financial system improvements and organizational initiatives
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• Stable environment with strong long-term growth potential
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• Meaningful opportunity to use your accounting expertise to support the broader community
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What You'll Be Responsible For:

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• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and general ledger activities
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• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes
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• Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP, GASB, and applicable regulations
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• Oversee internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
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• Review reconciliations and financial activity for accuracy and compliance
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• Oversee accounting related to organizational assets
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• Lead, coach, and develop accounting and support staff
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• Participate in hiring, performance management, training, and employee development
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• Partner with IT and leadership on financial system enhancements, upgrades, and implementations
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• Coordinate annual audits and related financial reporting
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• Serve as a financial resource to internal departments and organizational leadership
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• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, standardize procedures, and improve efficiency
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• Support strategic initiatives and special accounting projects
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What We're Looking For:

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• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
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• 3+ years of experience managing or supervising accounting professionals
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• Government, education, or public-sector accounting experience strongly preferred
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• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices
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• Understanding of GAAP, GASB, internal controls, and financial reporting
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• Experience working with large, integrated financial systems
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• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent advanced training
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• CPA preferred
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• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
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• Hands-on and collaborative management style
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• Comfortable leading teams through change, system improvements, and process enhancements
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Salary: $103K–$125K

If you're an accounting leader looking for a role where you can lead a team, improve financial operations, and make a meaningful organizational impact, we'd love to connect.

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