Director of Fiscal Services & Financial Reporting

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services seeks an Accountant Administrator 5 to lead the Fiscal Services Section. You will oversee Financial Management, Grants Management, Cost Allocation, Cash Management, Payment Management, Travel, and Credit Card Compliance.

The role requires advanced accounting credentials or substantial experience, with oversight of compliance and external reporting, and interaction with internal and external auditors. State government experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Eight years of accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking experience.
• Six years in any field plus 24 semester hours in accounting and five years in accounting-related work.
• Bachelor's degree with 24 hours in accounting plus five years in accounting fields.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields plus five years in accounting, auditing or financial ops.
• Advanced degree in related fields plus four years of experience in accounting or finance.
• CPA license holder with three years of accounting, auditing, or banking experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily operation of the Fiscal Services Section.
• Oversees submission of the AFR and other required state or federal reports.
• Maintains CMIA compliance documentation.
• Reviews funding components for TSA and DCFS.
• Sets goals and performance standards for fiscal units and supervisors.
• Serves as liaison with internal and external auditors for financial reporting.
• Performs other duties to maintain DCFS operations.

Skills

Accounting experience

Auditing experience

Financial operations

Payroll experience

Banking experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 accounting hours

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business admin, management, economics, or statistics

Advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services seeks an Accountant Administrator 5 to lead the Fiscal Services Section. You will oversee Financial Management, Grants Management, Cost Allocation, Cash Management, Payment Management, Travel, and Credit Card Compliance.

The role requires advanced accounting credentials or substantial experience, with oversight of compliance and external reporting, and interaction with internal and external auditors. State government experience preferred.