Director, Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management

Full Job Description

Requirements

As the Director of the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM), you will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the development and provision of centralized financial policy, systems, support, recording, reporting, and technical services to provide for the accountability and effective management of Commonwealth funds.

Work also involves collaborating with the Directors of all Bureaus within the Office of the Budget to gather, analyze, and report financial and finance-related data that may affect budgetary, operating, and proprietary accounts as well as subsidiary ledgers.

Your insight will be instrumental in making recommendations on matters such as:

• Personnel management
• Redeployment of critical resources to address workload demand
• Escalation and reporting of critical issues
• Planning and implementation of statewide financial management projects

Our ideal candidate is an experienced, innovative leader willing to lead and support staff through ever changing operations. They will also have the ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of governmental GAAP, internal control frameworks, and federal uniform grant guidance.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Seven years of professional accounting experience, including three years in a supervisory capacity, and a bachelor’s degree which includes twenty-four credits in accounting.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid certification by the State Board of Accountancy, or equivalent certifying agency of other states, as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Additional Requirements:

• You must have at least seven years of professional finance experience that includes at least five years in a senior leadership role.
• You must have at least five years of experience with Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and statewide federal Single Audits.
• You must have the ability to think strategically and drive organizational change.
• You must have strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• You must have the ability to manage multiple, complex, and/or high-priority projects and initiatives in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• You must have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• You must have the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization to integrate risk management practices into business processes and decision-making.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience with conducting training and providing strategic advisory support to senior business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to measure performance, monitor trends, and proactively identify risks to support data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with SAP as an enterprise solution.
• Advanced degree in business, accounting, finance, or a closely related field.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.