Assistant Director

CFS; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Assistant Director in Golden, Colorado, to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. You will guide a team of accounting professionals in a high-impact leadership role within a large organization.

Education or government accounting background is preferred, with GAAP and GASB expertise. This role offers growth, cross-functional collaboration, and involvement in audits and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience; 3+ years supervising staff.
• Education or government accounting background strongly preferred.
• Strong GAAP, GASB knowledge and internal controls.
• Experience with large, complex computerized financial systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to lead through change and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and general ledger.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and regulations.
• Oversee internal controls and procedures.
• Coordinate annual audit activities and reporting.
• Develop and mentor accounting staff.
• Partner with IT on financial system upgrades.
• Provide guidance to departments on financial matters.

Skills

Accounting experience

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Integrated financial systems

Job description

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.

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