Director of General Accounting

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers, Department of Accounts, Richmond, VA, seeks a seasoned Director of General Accounting to lead the General Accounting Unit, oversee the General Ledger of Cardinal, and ensure data integrity and timely distributions.

This senior state role requires GAAP expertise, strong policy development, and proven leadership of a accounting team in a complex environment. Hybrid work with at least three days in the downtown Richmond office is required.

Qualifications

• Progressive professional experience in Accounting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and accounting regulations.
• Experience developing policies with strong internal controls.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; analyze complex financial data.
• Experience managing a complex financial or accounting operation.
• Proven ability to lead a team of accounting professionals.
• Experience evaluating business process improvements and risk management.
• Experience communicating reporting metrics to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, manage, and direct the General Accounting Unit and General Ledger across Cardinal.
• Propose policies to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and maintain data integrity.
• Ensure accurate and timely distributions and serve as Data Custodian for Cardinal data.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls development

Effective communication

Leadership in accounting ops

Process improvement/risk management

Reporting to senior management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft Cardinal

Tableau

Alteryx

UIPath

Power Automate

RPA tooling

Job description

Title: Director of General Accounting

State Role Title:Financial Services Manager III

Hiring Range: $145,000 - $175,000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of Accounts

Location:Main Street Centre 600 E. Main St. Richmond, VA 23219

Agency Website: https://doa.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

This recruitment is limited to CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This position requires working a minimum of 3 days per week in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.

The Department of Accounts (DOA) is now recruiting for an experienced state accounting professional to join their team as the Director of General Accounting!

DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Job Duties

To plan, develop, manage, and direct the activities of the agency's General Accounting Unit which oversees the General Ledger of the State's Commonwealth Accounting and Reporting System Cardinal, maintains and enhances the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) program, Financial Certification system, Universal Descriptor Table (UDT) system and any similar systems as required. Propose policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and maintain data integrity and control. Ensures the Commonwealth's General Ledger is accurate and balanced and that, distributions are made timely and accurately. Appointed as Data Custodian over Cardinal data in the aforementioned duties. Responsible for protecting the data in their possession from unauthorized access, alteration, destruction, or usage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Progressive professional experience in Accounting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience applying, GAAP, accounting practices and regulations.
• Experience developing policies and procedures that incorporate sound internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally, and in writing; direct the analysis of complex financial data or transactions; and plan, organize and direct diverse accounting functions.
• Experience working in, and proven ability to fill a management role, in a complex financial or accounting operation.
• Experience successfully leading a team of accounting professionals.
• Experience evaluating and implementing business process improvements and risk management.
• Experience communicating key reporting metrics and other financial information to senior management and other stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

• Considerable knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures for accounting and reporting, financial and accounting systems, and systems development cycle preferred.
• Experience relating to governmental accounting and Oracle PeopleSoft Financial applications (Cardinal or other), preferred.
• Certification in accounting/financial field preferred.
• Exposure to technological tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, UIPath, Power Automate, and Robotic Process Automation, etc., preferred.
• Completion of Statement of Economic Interests required upon hire and annually thereafter.

Special Instructions

• This position has a hybrid schedule and a minimum of 3 days per week must be worked in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.
• There are certain times of the year when limited time off will be approved due to various responsibilities such as year-end close, ARMICS testing, and the legislative monitoring during the General Assembly session. In addition, this position may occasionally require additional hours to be worked outside of your normal schedule, sometimes with little or no notice, due to operational responsibilities, critical deadlines, or unexpected events.
• May be required to work when the agency is closed to ensure the continuation of operational duties for unit.
• May be required to assist in the event of an emergency.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.