State Agency CFO and Budget Strategy Leader

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services in Pearl, MS is seeking an Accounting Manager / Chief Financial Officer to direct all finance and accounting functions for the agency. You will shape fiscal policies, procedures, and GASB-compliant practices in collaboration with the executive team.

The role requires leading budgeting efforts, responding to partners and state governments, and ensuring compliant financial operations across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7-8 years of experience are typically required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all finance and accounting functions for a large, complex agency.
• Formulate fiscal policies and operating procedures to comply with laws, rules, GASB.
• Prepare and administer agency budgets in cooperation with agency executive team.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial management

Policy formulation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services in Pearl, MS is seeking an Accounting Manager / Chief Financial Officer to direct all finance and accounting functions for the agency. You will shape fiscal policies, procedures, and GASB-compliant practices in collaboration with the executive team.

The role requires leading budgeting efforts, responding to partners and state governments, and ensuring compliant financial operations across programs.