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Director of Accounting (On‑Campus) at Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) in St. Augustine, Florida. This is a fully on‑campus position. Reporting directly to the Comptroller, this critical leadership role serves as both the manager of Accounting Operations and the primary back‑up to the Comptroller. You will guide and motivate a team of professional accountants while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of FSDB's financial operations in accordance with governmental accounting standards.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, mentor, and supervise three professional staff accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Responsible for hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development of staff
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Comptroller, particularly when addressing complex or unusual accounting matters
Serve as the lead financial accountant, overseeing all entries in the State's accounting systems (FLAIR / PALM) in compliance with GAAP, GASB, FSDB policies, and Board of Trustees directives
Independently audit, prepare, and post journal entries
process vouchers
and oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
Monitor accounting projects, budget allocations, fund distributions, and reporting across multiple funds
Reconcile expenditures, receiving reports, invoices, and monthly fund activity, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies promptly
Compile and produce monthly financial statements, budget status reports, and reconciliations
Play a key leadership role in the annual financial audit, working closely with the Comptroller, Auditor General staff, internal auditors, and independent CPAs
Ensure audit readiness year-round and clearly communicate policies and procedures to staff and auditors
Analyze accounting operations and internal controls, identifying improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance, and effectiveness
Assist in developing and implementing new accounting policies and procedures with Comptroller approval
Collaborate across campus departments to support sound fiscal management and ensure compliance with state regulations
Function as the primary back-up to the Comptroller, acting on their behalf within established authority when absent
Support campus leadership while ensuring consistency, compliance, and fiscal integrity
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Master's Degree in Accounting
Experience in state government or public-sector accounting
Prior experience serving as a lead accountant or supervisor
What we offer:
Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System
Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage
$25 per pay period for employee only
Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions
Employees may purchase additional coverage
Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more
Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost
Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities
Biweekly accrual of (8.15) hours of annual leave and two (2) hours of sick leave
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year