Public Sector Accounting Director: Strategy & Compliance Lead

Georgia Piedmont Technical College; Postal (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State Government is seeking an Accounting Director to administer and implement a comprehensive accounting program for a technical college, supervising staff and managing the operating budget. The role ensures GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting across departments.

The position requires a Bachelor's in accounting or a related field with 3 years of experience; a Master's in accounting and 5 years of related work is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 3 years full-time work experience.
• Master’s degree in accounting preferred with 5 years work-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers and implements accounting initiatives with GAAP and governmental standards.
• Supervises staff and manages the operating budget.
• Analyzes financial data and prepares reports in standard and specialized formats.
• Maintains internal controls and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Represents the college in accounting-related interactions with banks, auditors, vendors, and external customers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal relations

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Master's degree in accounting

Job description

Georgia State Government is seeking an Accounting Director to administer and implement a comprehensive accounting program for a technical college, supervising staff and managing the operating budget. The role ensures GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting across departments.

The position requires a Bachelor's in accounting or a related field with 3 years of experience; a Master's in accounting and 5 years of related work is preferred.