Accounting Supervisor

Douglas County; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plans

Benefits overview available

Job summary

Douglas County is seeking an Accounting/Finance Supervisor to lead complex financial duties and supervise professional staff. The role collaborates with the Assistant Finance Director in ACFR preparation, works with auditors, and helps implement new government accounting standards.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business admin, finance, or related field is required, with four years of professional experience including at least one year in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related field.
• Four years of professional level experience with at least one year in supervision.
• Governmental accounting experience and/or CPA with audit experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train assigned staff.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Finance Director on ACFR preparation and publication.
• Work with auditors and support adoption of new governmental accounting standards.
• Establish and maintain Finance Department policies and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and Chart of Accounts; support special projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Governmental accounting experience

CPA certification / audit familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field

CPA certification with audit experience desirable

Job description

Douglas County is welcoming applications for an Accounting/Finance Supervisor. This is highly responsible work performing a variety of complex financial duties as well as supervising other professional staff. While not all inclusive, this position is responsible for supervising and training assigned personal, collaborating with the Assistant Finance Director in the preparation and publication of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), working with auditors, assisting Finance Department leadership support new governmental accounting standards, establishing and maintaining Finance Department policies and procedures, is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and Chart of Accounts, and for supporting the department by completing work and special projects as assigned.

The Accounting Supervisor requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field. Four (4) years of professional level experience including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Governmental accounting experience and/or a CPA with audit experience is highly desirable. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

This position requires successful completion of a drug screen, reference checks, and a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

Generally, the hiring range is $80,000.00-$100,000.00 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

Your future is important to us.

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and

overall well-being. View the full Employee Benefits Guide.