Accounting Director I (CFO)

State of North Carolina•New Hope, NC

About The Position

The Accounting Director I (CFO) serves as Chief Financial Officer and Manager of the Business Services section, reporting to the Senior Administrative Law Judge. The position is responsible for the agency’s fiscal functions in compliance with state and federal regulations and provides advice and consultation on significant budgetary and financial-resource issues associated with new or revised legislation. As a member of the executive management team, the CFO provides leadership, strategic planning, and budget oversight for the agency and manages business services functions involved in decision-making. The role supervises staff in Budgeting, Accounting, and Information Technology and manages Medicaid funds and other grants. The position performs specialized professional work in budget and management analysis, ensures accounting and budgetary compliance, and assists with coordinating and managing special projects. The Business Services section also provides fiscal management, supports top management with budget and strategic planning, organizes business functions, and manages contracts, RFPs, audits, and quality assurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Seven years of professional accounting experience in preparing and reviewing interpretive or analytical accounting, financial statements, and reports, including at least three years of supervisory or managerial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to communicate effectively and disseminate complex financial information to senior management.
Demonstrated knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes.
Demonstrated experience leading and supervising a team of professionals.
Experience interpreting and analyzing financial data and reports.
Thorough knowledge of governmental finances, programs, and institutional fund accounting, and of state and federal laws and regulations.
Experience using State of North Carolina platforms such as NCFS, FIORI, and IBIS.
Experience preparing, implementing, and managing a state agency’s Annual Budget, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Statewide Accounts Receivable Report, and Annual Internal Control Assessment (EAGLE).
Experience serving as liaison to the Office of State Controller, Department of State Treasurer, Office of the State Auditor, and Office of State Budget and Management.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Public Accountant (CPA).

Responsibilities

Serve as Chief Financial Officer and Manager of the Business Services section.
Oversee the agency’s fiscal functions in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Advise and consult on significant budgetary and financial-resource issues associated with new or revised legislation.
Provide leadership, strategic planning, and budget oversight as a member of the agency’s executive management team.
Manage business services functions involved in the agency’s decision-making process.
Supervise staff in Budgeting, Accounting, and Information Technology.
Manage Medicaid funds and other grants.
Perform budget and management analysis and ensure accounting and budgetary compliance.
Assist in coordinating and managing special projects.
Support budget and strategic planning and manage contracts, RFPs, audits, and quality assurance.