<p>Lead a high-performing team responsible for managing the State's debt portfolio and overseeing complex financing initiatives. This leadership role partners with executive leadership, financial advisors, bond counsel, underwriters, and state agencies to execute bond issuances, oversee debt programs, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate has strong debt management experience, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the issuance and administration of general obligation and revenue bonds.</li><li>Manage debt programs, including master lease financing and revolving loan programs.</li><li>Oversee debt operations, financial reporting, audits, legislative reviews, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys, financial advisors, underwriters, trustees, and state agencies on financing initiatives.</li><li>Develop and improve policies, procedures, documentation, business continuity plans, and cross-training efforts.</li><li>Conduct financial research, analyze legislation, and present recommendations to executive leadership.</li><li>Supervise and develop a team while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is looking for an experienced accounting leader to guide financial operations and help shape the long-term fiscal direction of the organization. This role blends strategic planning with active oversight of day-to-day accounting, reporting, compliance, and grant-related finance activities. The Director of Accounting will work closely with executive leadership to deliver sound financial insight, strengthen controls, and support sustainable growth across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s accounting function, including ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and develop multi-year forecasts that support operational priorities and future growth plans.</p><p>• Prepare and present recurring financial reports for leadership, offering analysis that supports planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee the annual audit and ensure financial records, documentation, and reporting practices remain accurate, timely, and audit-ready.</p><p>• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and reserve oversight to maintain liquidity and support responsible financial stewardship.</p><p>• Provide leadership for grant budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with funding requirements.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to improve consistency, accountability, and scalability.</p><p>• Supervise and develop finance staff, providing direction, coaching, and quality oversight for daily operations.</p><p>• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to financial systems, workflows, and related administrative support activities as organizational needs evolve.</p>