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Leads the accounting and financial operations of a unit, department or agency. Recommends and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with government regulations. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff. Analyzes financial statistics and other accounting data. 

Coordinates auditing operations with departmental accounting, budgetary, administrative support, and programmatic function to support the department's mission.

Develops and directs a comprehensive accounting program which integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures.

Directs operational analyses of accounting systems, subsystems and/or procedures. Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges accounting/financial employees. 

Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for accounting/financial employees. Plans and directs in-depth financial audits and investigations. Provides professional guidance and assistance in the solution of complex accounting and financial problems. 

Represents the financial interests of the State in accounting-related interactions/negotiations with other parties, such as banks, vendors and external auditors

Qualifications - 

Bachelor's degree in accounting and four (4) years of professional accounting job-related experience, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Mgr. Accounting (FIM010) or equivalent position.

Benefits:

Vacation - 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service

Sick Leave – accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

Holidays – the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays

Retirement - 401(k) with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Available Insurance – Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & Dependent Life

Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare & Childcare

*Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards: 

1.     Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.

2.     Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.

3.     Eligible to work in the U.S.

4.     Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

 **High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution**