Director of Accounting

This is professional level work, providing leadership, management, coordination and implementation of accounting, budgetary, auditing and administrative functions of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA). With the benefit of hands-on oversight of all department functions, the Director of Accounting provides leadership support to the Chief Financial Officer by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems that ensure legal/regulatory compliance for the overall accounting and financial reporting functions. Work requires seasoned understanding and application of accounting and financial management theories, principles and practices gained through a combination of education, training and substantial on-the-job experience. Work is performed in an office environment using word processing, spreadsheets, databases and various accounting software. Work is performed under executive direction and is performed following clearly defined management principles, subject to operating plans, objectives, functional policies and precedents. Work requires frequent use of judgement in search of appropriate solutions to any challenges facing the finance department.

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, PLUS 10 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing a finance or accounting function in a medium-to-large-sized company, AND a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license AND Advanced proficiency in Accounting Systems, including Microsoft Excel OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.