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?

• High-visibility accounting leadership opportunity
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Opportunity to improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Work within a large and complex organization
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Significant involvement in financial reporting, audits, and systems
• Stable organization with strong long-term growth potential
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through financial leadership
  
  

Assistant Director Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations and general ledger activities
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Ensure accounting activities comply with GAAP, GASB, and applicable regulations
• Oversee internal controls and accounting procedures
• Review and approve reconciliations and financial activity
• Oversee accounting for organizational assets
• Manage and develop accounting and support teams
• Handle hiring, performance management, training, and employee development
• Partner with IT and leadership on financial system upgrades and improvements
• Coordinate annual audit activities and financial reporting
• Provide financial guidance to internal departments and stakeholders
• Standardize procedures and identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency
• Support organizational initiatives and special projects
  
  

Assistant Director Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience
• 3 years of experience supervising staff
• Education or government accounting background strongly preferred
• Strong governmental accounting knowledge and experience
• Experience with large, complex computerized/integrated financial systems
• Strong understanding of GAAP, GASB, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Experience managing and motivating accounting professionals
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced training in Accounting or a related field
• CPA preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style
• Comfortable leading teams through change and process improvement
  
  

Salary Range

$103,000-$125,000

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