Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: ACCTMGR1 - 090126 - WW
Department: Gov-LA Comm Law Enforce Adm Crim Justice
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical fiscal professional with strong leadership experience and comprehensive knowledge of state accounting systems, federal grant management, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate possesses a proven background in supervising accounting staff, managing complex multi-fund budgets, and navigating intricate state and federal financial frameworks. Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential to successfully oversee daily financial operations, interface with internal and external auditors, and advise agency leadership on fiscal matters.
Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus two 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

Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Oversees and manages the daily operations of the agency's fiscal unit, supervising an Auditor, Accountant, Accounting Technician, and periodic student workers while handling staff performance evaluations, mentoring, and scheduling.
• Authorizes and approves all accounting transactions within LaGov (ERP, ECC, and SRM), including vendor payments, subgrantee disbursements, travel reimbursements, and bank statement reconciliations.
• Directs all cash management functions, including cash deposits, Federal fund drawdowns, revenue classification, and forecasting, while making independent decisions regarding short-term cash flow management.
• Oversee all audit activities, coordinating with external and federal officials, and developing corrective action plans for audit findings.
• Monitors general fund matching, federal budgets, and cost distribution changes, while overseeing the monthly reconciliation of internal ledgers with LaGov and Egrants financial reports.
• Assists in the preparation of annual financial statement packages, monthly management financial reports, and quarterly federal financial status reports across multiple funding sources.
• Directs contractual administration for the agency, acting as a liaison to the State Office of Contractual Review and advising the Contractual Review Committee to ensure all agreements are legally and fiscally sound.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to take a probational appointment if selected for this position.

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment 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 this job title 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 posting, please contact:
Whitley Williams
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
01

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

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A. Example: Acct 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU
03

If you have a current certified public accountant (CPA) certificate, list the certificate number, issue date, and expiration date. If you do not, enter N/A.
04

If you are qualifying for this position with one of the degree options provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor in biology at Louisiana State University May 2012)If you are not qualifying under a degree option enter N/A.
Required Question