Public Sector Finance Director — Accounting & Reporting

ADAMH Board of Franklin County; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Life insurance

11 paid holidays

OPERS pension

Wellness benefits

Benefits information available

Job summary

ADAMH Board of Franklin County seeks a Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting to lead monthly and annual financial statements, internal controls, and audits. You will supervise staff, maintain the chart of accounts, and manage expenditures across federal, state, and local funds with leadership collaboration for accuracy and compliance.

The role demands strong analytical capabilities, data-driven decision making, and clear stakeholder communication in a public-sector context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting/finance/public administration or equivalent combination.
• Three years of public sector accounting experience.
• Three years of statistical analysis and business management experience.
• Three years of experience with various computer software including spreadsheets, databases and word processing.
• Three years of management and supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Expert team management and organizational skills.
• Expert knowledge of ERP systems (MUNIS).
• Expert knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial reporting including balance statements, revenue/expenditure statements and cash flow analyses.
• Maintain internal controls ensuring compliance with financial policies.
• Coordinate annual audit development and review of financial statements and MD&A.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting department activities including payments, deposits, invoicing and payroll.
• Maintain and revise the chart of accounts.
• Monitor administrative budget classifications and provide analyses to team leads.
• Monitor appropriation authority with Senior Finance Director and recommend amendments.
• Guide expenditures and revenue management of federal, state, and local funds.
• Develop, review and edit contracts, purchase orders and board actions.
• Review accounting policies and procedures and evaluate software/systems.
• Collaborate with Fiscal Systems Manager on data governance for financial data.
• Ensure ERP access controls restrict system access to authorized users.
• Collaborate with team to achieve objectives and pursue continuous quality improvements.
• Supervise and train staff, overseeing daily operations and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Public Administration

Tools

MUNIS ERP

MS Office

PM tools

Job description

ADAMH Board of Franklin County seeks a Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting to lead monthly and annual financial statements, internal controls, and audits. You will supervise staff, maintain the chart of accounts, and manage expenditures across federal, state, and local funds with leadership collaboration for accuracy and compliance.

The role demands strong analytical capabilities, data-driven decision making, and clear stakeholder communication in a public-sector context.