Strategic Director, Central Accounting Operations

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO); Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 177,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Accounting Operations (Director, Central Accounting Operations). The role oversees central accounting functions and advises the Deputy CFO on accounting systems, processes, and controls to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities include leading district-wide accounting operations, ensuring compliance and internal controls, guiding agencies, advising senior leadership, and managing financial

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of progressive experience in government/public-sector accounting operations.
• Expert level knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting concepts, principles, and laws.
• At least two (2) years of experience leading and managing staff at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Leading District-wide accounting operations.
• Ensuring compliance, process improvement, and strong internal controls.
• Providing guidance to agencies.
• Advising senior leadership.
• Overseeing financial reporting, staffing, and performance management.

Skills

Public sector accounting

Staff leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 24 credit hours in accounting

Job description

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Accounting Operations (Director, Central Accounting Operations). The role oversees central accounting functions and advises the Deputy CFO on accounting systems, processes, and controls to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities include leading district-wide accounting operations, ensuring compliance and internal controls, guiding agencies, advising senior leadership, and managing financial