Salary : $6,585.00 - $12,920.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
Department: DVA-Department of Veterans' Affairs
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

The Accountant Administrator 3 serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA), a cabinet-level state agency with an annual budget of approximately $108 million and a workforce of approximately 850 employees. This position performs highly responsible professional administrative and executive-level fiscal management functions and provides leadership and oversight of the following agency's financial operations:
Agency 130: Administrative (LaVetCorps AmeriCorps Grant, Military Family Assistance Fund, LA Honor Medals, Communications and other Outreach and Military Affairs Activities), Contact Assistance, Appeals, Cemeteries, and State Approving Agency, plus all operating budgets of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Long Term Care Facilities:

Agency 131: Louisiana Veterans Home in Jackson, LA

Agency 132: Northeast Veterans Home in Monroe, LA

Agency 134: Southwest Veterans Home in Jennings, LA

Agency 135: Northwest Veterans Home in Bossier City, LA

Agency 136: Southeast Veterans Home in Reserve, LA
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Demonstrating Business Acumen: The ability to apply business insight, data, and strategy to make informed decisions and achieve organizational goals.
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:

Eight years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR

A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

To include but not limited to:

• Directs the fiscal office and all fiscal activities including budget preparation and the annual financial statement for the agency.
• Sets fiscal and performance objectives; monitors accomplishment of objectives.
• Consults with external and internal auditors, state, and federal and local officials regarding the financial operations of the entity.
• Directs, coordinates and administers the financial accounting and fund management activities for 10 budget programs.
• Directly supervises the Accountant Managers at the Veterans Homes and all financial operations.

Position-Specific Details:
An ideal candidate will possess:

• Working knowledge of the LaGov financial system and state accounting and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, fiscal management, or financial administration.
• Experience providing executive-level financial guidance and overseeing complex fiscal operations.

Appointment Type: The position will be filled by a probational appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee.
Work Location: Baton rouge, Louisiana - Downtown/Galvez Building
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jodeci Alsobrook
Human Resources

[email protected]
01

Do you currently hold an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the license number, issue date, and expiration date. If no, please type N/A.
03

Have you completed twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

04

If you indicated that you have completed 24 semester hours in accounting, please list each course using the format below:Course acronym and number - Course title - Credit hours - InstitutionExample:ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 credit hours - LSUIf not applicable, enter "N/A."
05

Do you possess a master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your experience serving in a senior-level financial leadership role. Please explain your responsibilities for providing financial guidance to agency leadership, executive management, boards, commissions, or other decision-making bodies.
07

Describe your leadership experience and provide an example of how you handled a challenging personnel issue.
08

Please indicate your level of experience with LaGov or a comparable state governmental financial management system.No experienceLess than 1 year1-3 years3-5 yearsMore than 5 yearsPlease describe your experience.
09

Please indicate your level of experience with governmental accounting, budgeting, fiscal management, or financial administration.No experienceLess than 3 years3-5 years5-10 yearsMore than 10 yearsPlease describe your experience and the scope of your responsibilities.
10

AD: Acting Decisively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
11

AD: Acting Decisively - How well do you make timely, confident decisions using sound reasoning?

• I avoid making decisions, rely on others, and struggle to stay confident under pressure.
• I make decisions with help, second-guess myself, and tend to stick with familiar methods.
• I make timely decisions, take responsibility for the outcome, and explain my reasoning clearly.
• I make bold decisions, adapt quickly, and help lead others through uncertainty.

12

AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty-even when it's difficult or inconvenient?

• I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment.
• I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps.
• I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly.
• I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams.

13

AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
14

DBA: Demonstrating Business Acumen - How well do you use business insight, data, and strategy to meet goals and support stakeholders?

• I lack business awareness, miscommunicate ideas, and overlook stakeholder needs.
• I recognize trends and communicate ideas with basic planning.
• I plan around trends, meet stakeholder needs, and explain strategy.
• I shape long-term strategies, win support, and build stakeholder partnerships.

15

DBA: Demonstrating Business Acumen - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
16

UD: Using Data - How do you work with data to generate insights or inform decisions?

• I struggle to collect, analyze, or use data effectively, and I may misuse or present sensitive information incorrectly.
• I can work with basic data, but I may miss key trends, present it unclearly, or need help applying insights.
• I collect accurate data, identify patterns, share insights clearly, and use data to make informed, ethical decisions.
• I use advanced techniques to uncover insights, tell clear data stories, and proactively protect sensitive information.

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UD: Using Data - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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