Director, Division of Accounting

DelDOT; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware Department of Finance seeks a Director for the Division of Accounting to provide statewide leadership, direction and management of accounting, payroll compliance, internal control and financial reporting for all state organizations including school districts and higher education.

The role ensures timely, accurate financial information including the ACFR, leads payroll compliance statewide, and directs the ERP system and modernization initiatives in collaboration with the OneDelaware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or related field.
• Five years experience in financial reporting, general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Three years experience managing accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for financial management activities throughout state government.
• Establish and implement policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to statewide accounting and payroll systems.
• Lead ACFR preparation to ensure a clean audit and GFOA award.
• Manage statewide payroll compliance with state and IRS regulations.
• Oversee the State's Financial Accounting ERP system and related projects.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Payroll compliance

Policy development

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (preferred)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Finance seeks a Director for the Division of Accounting who will provide statewide leadership, direction and management of accounting, payroll compliance, internal control and financial reporting for all state organizations including school districts and higher education.

Summary Statement

The Director of Accounting position ensures the provision of timely and accurate financial information to management and the public, including the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the official audited financial statements of the State. The position leads the State’s payroll compliance initiative ensuring statewide adherence to IRS code and other regulatory standards. The position oversees the financial portion of the State of Delaware Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system consisting of thirteen modules recording the assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures of state organizations. The position also works with the OneDelaware team currently modernizing the State’s ERP system with a new system to be implemented in the next 3-4 years.

Selective Requirement

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

1. Governmental accounting experience and experience with an integrated ERP.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

1. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant License.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provide leadership for financial management activities throughout state government.
• Establish and implement policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to the statewide accounting and payroll systems. Advise the Cabinet Secretary and other senior officials on same.
• Lead the successful completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to ensure the State receives a clean audit and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
• Manage the statewide payroll compliance functions, ensuring state organizations’ comply with state regulations and IRS regulations relative to payroll administration.
• Provide and present a comprehensive view of the State's financial condition through regular publishing of interim financial statements and the year-end ACFR.
• Manage the oversight of the State’s Financial Accounting ERP system.
• Manage special projects such as ERP modernization, development of the statewide accounting team, and other leadership initiatives.
• Provide analysis, forecasting and tracking of expenditures for consideration by DEFAC.
• Manage the State's accounting processes, certify the validity of transactions and coordinate accounting and other financial matters with key state organization fiscal personnel.
• Serves on the Department's leadership team in the development of strategies and action plans.
• Take a lead role in ensuring all aspects of government accounting are properly applied by state organizations’ chief financial officers, end users, and customers.
• Provide training and supportive resources to state organizations to facilitate the effective and compliant use of the state’s accounting system, financial reporting tools and payroll compliance functions.
• Manage hiring and succession planning to provide human resources to support the state’s critical financial functions reporting to this position.
• Partner with the Department of Technology and Information (DTI) and 0MB to maintain and enhance the state’s integrated enterprise resource planning system.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Director, Division of Accounting Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or related field.
2. Five years experience in financial reporting, general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
3. Three years experience managing accounting operations.

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before 08/21/2026 upon filling the vacant position.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources. Applicant must complete satisfactory criminal background check, reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state tax laws, and any other required condition of employment. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail]. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.