Accounting Director I (CFO)

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Administrative Hearings invites applications for the Accounting Director I (CFO) to serve as Chief Financial Officer and Manager of the Business Services section. You will oversee all fiscal functions, advise on budgets, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations as part of the agency's executive management team.

Responsibilities include leading budgeting, accounting, and IT staff; managing Medicaid funds and other grants; and coordinating with the State Controller,

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate complex financial information to senior management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes.
• Experience leading and supervising a team of professionals.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing financial data and reports.
• Thorough knowledge of governmental finances, programs and fund accounting.
• Experience with state platforms such as NCFS, FIORI and IBIS.
• Experience with preparation/management of Annual Budget, ACFR, Statewide AR report and EAGLE.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Financial Officer and Manager of the Business Services section for the agency.
• Provide fiscal leadership and budget oversight; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supervise staff in Budgeting, Accounting and Information Technology.
• Advise on budgetary resources and legislative impact.
• Collaborate with the Office of State Controller, Department of State Treasurer, Office of the State Auditor and Office of State Budget and Management.

Skills

Effective communication

Budgetary processes

Leadership and supervision

Financial data analysis

Government finances

NC platforms (NCFS, FIORI, IBIS)

Budget, ACFR, EAGLE experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Seven years of professional accounting experience with supervisory/managerial

Tools

NCFS

FIORI

IBIS

Job description

Job Details

Agency Office of Administrative Hearings Division Administration Job Classification Title Accounting Director I (NS) Position Number 60088573 Grade NC24

About Us

An independent forum for prompt and impartial resolution of administrative law contested cases involving citizens and state agencies, investigation of alleged unlawful employment practices in state government, and codifying administrative rules.

Description of Work

The Office of Administrative Hearings is inviting applications for the Accounting Director I (CFO) position

This position serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Manager of the Business Services section reporting to the Senior Administrative Law Judge. This position is responsible for all fiscal related functions in compliance with State and Federal regulations and provides advice and consultation regarding issues of significant budgetary and financial resources associated with new or revised legislation.

As a member of the agency's executive management team, this position provides leadership, strategic planning and budget oversight for the agency as well as managing the business services functions involved in the decision-making process. This position supervises staff in Budgeting, Accounting and Information Technology, manages Medicaid funds and other grants.

Recruitment Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and disseminate complex financial information to senior management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes.
• Demonstrated experiencing 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, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Experience using State of NC platforms such as NCFS, FIORI and IBIS.
• Experience with the preparation, implementation and management of a State agency's Annual Budget, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Statewide Accounts Receivable Report and the Annual Internal Control Assessment (EAGLE).
• Experience serving as the liaison to the Office of State Controller, Department of State Treasurer, Office of the State Auditor and Office of State Budget and Management.

Management Preferences

• Certification as a Public Accountant (CPA).

About

The mission of the Office of Administrative Hearings is to serve as an independent forum for prompt and impartial resolution of administrative law contested cases involving citizens and state agencies, investigation of alleged unlawful employment practices in state government, and codifying administrative rules. The basis for OAH's authority is statutory.

Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The mission of the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is to serve the citizens of North Carolina with quality and efficiency by providing an independent forum for prompt and impartial resolution of administrative law contested cases involving citizens and state agencies; functioning as the State's codifier, publisher, and reviewer of all administrative rules; and investigating alleged acts of unlawful discrimination in employment and housing. The basis for OAH's authority is statutory.

About the Division

The Business Services section provides the fiscal management necessary for OAH to accomplish its mission. This division oversees a major component of fiscal operations, assists top management with budget and strategic planning, organizing business functions, manages contracts, RFP's, audits and quality assurance. This position performs specialized professional work in budget and management analysis; ensures accounting and budgetary compliance, assists in coordinating and managing special projects as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience: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; and seven years of professional accounting experience in the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting, financial statements and reports; of which at least three are supervisory/managerial; or equivalent combination of education and experience.