Chief Technical Specialist

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Local Government Services (LGS) Staff is seeking to fill a Chief Technical Specialist (CTS) vacancy to serve the entire Division. The ideal candidate will have a strong governmental accounting background including extensive experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and knowledge of the inner workings of local governments. Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the Chief Technical Specialist will provide technical and professional guidance related to local government accounting. The CTS will also provide technical leadership, interpret GASB/GAAP pronouncements, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. With a statewide staff of more than 800 auditors and other professionals, the Auditor of State's office is responsible for auditing all public offices in Ohio, (nearly 6,000 entities). This includes cities, counties, villages, townships and schools. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• Strong governmental accounting background including extensive experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and knowledge of the inner workings of local governments.
• Strong written and oral communication
• Ability to lead teams
• Ability to understand complex technical accounting issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Four years of professional experience in governmental accounting

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a CPA, CGFO, or CGFM

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and professional guidance related to local government accounting.
• Provide technical leadership.
• Interpret GASB/GAAP pronouncements.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees