Introduction
The Department of Finance seeks a Director for the Division of Accounting who will provide statewide leadership, direction and management of accounting, payroll compliance, internal control and financial reporting for all state organizations including school districts and higher education.
Summary Statement
The Director of Accounting position ensures the provision of timely and accurate financial information to management and the public, including the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the official audited financial statements of the State. The position leads the State's payroll compliance initiative ensuring statewide adherence to IRS code and other regulatory standards. The position oversees the financial portion of the State of Delaware Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system consisting of thirteen modules recording the assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures of state organizations. The position also works with the OneDelaware team currently modernizing the State's ERP system with a new system to be implemented in the next 3-4 years.
Selective Requirement
Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.
1. Governmental accounting experience and experience with an integrated ERP.
Preferred Qualification
Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.
1. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant License.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
• Provide leadership for financial management activities throughout state government.
• Establish and implement policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to the statewide accounting and payroll systems. Advise the Cabinet Secretary and other senior officials on same.
• Lead the successful completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to ensure the State receives a clean audit and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
• Manage the statewide payroll compliance functions, ensuring state organizations' comply with state regulations and IRS regulations relative to payroll administration.
• Provide and present a comprehensive view of the State's financial condition through regular publishing of interim financial statements and the year-end ACFR.
• Manage the oversight of the State's Financial Accounting ERP system.
• Manage special projects such as ERP modernization, development of the statewide accounting team, and other leadership initiatives.
• Provide analysis, forecasting and tracking of expenditures for consideration by DEFAC.
• Manage the State's accounting processes, certify the validity of transactions and coordinate accounting and other financial matters with key state organization fiscal personnel.
• Serves on the Department's leadership team in the development of strategies and action plans.
• Take a lead role in ensuring all aspects of government accounting are properly applied by state organizations' chief financial officers, end users, and customers.
• Provide training and supportive resources to state organizations to facilitate the effective and compliant use of the state's accounting system, financial reporting tools and payroll compliance functions.
• Manage hiring and succession planning to provide human resources to support the state's critical financial functions reporting to this position.
• Partner with the Department of Technology and Information (DTI) and 0MB to maintain and enhance the state's integrated enterprise resource planning system.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Director, Division of Accounting
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
1. Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or related field.
2. Five years experience in financial reporting, general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
3. Three years experience managing accounting operations.
Additional Posting Information
This posting may be closed on or before 08/21/2026 upon filling the vacant position.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement, selective requirement, and, if applicable, the preferred qualification. Please include employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
