Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting

The minimum salary is $ annually. This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.
Pay Grade 532

The Final date to receive applications is Monday, March 30, 2026.

The purpose of this classification is to provide management and oversight within the Division of Accounting and guidance to other Divisions while adhering to applicable reporting guidelines and laws.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (Master's Degree preferred)
• Eight (8) years of public-sector financial management or related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of related experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

• Manages and leads the Division of Accounting, including personnel and operations
• Implements standards of and ensures compliance with GASB, GAAS, GAGAS, Uniform Guidance and any other applicable federal, state, and local financial requirements
• Establishes fiscal policies, procedures and finance system standards, lead modernization initiatives and system design/enhancements
• Designs, implements and evaluates internal control frameworks, ensures compliance with laws, regulations and standards and agency financial integrity statutes
• Maintain integrated accounting systems, ensure timely monthly/annual reports and statutory filings, certify fund availability and fiscal control
• Compiles the Annual Comprehensive Financial report, publishes audited financial reports, coordinates external audits, implements continuous improvement across finance functions
• Produces financial reports and analysis for the Division, Administration, and Council
• Oversees, supervises, and evaluates the operations of accounts payable, payroll, general, and grants accounting, fixed and leased assets accounting
• Reconciles various cash accounts, inter-fund balances and audits calculations performed at divisional levels
• Recruits, develops, mentors staff, fosters customer service, and present complex financial information in public settings and work sessions
• Performs related work as assigned

CPFO, CPA or CPA eligible desired

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16

Submit LFUCG electronic application throughlexingtonky.gov/jobsand attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled 'Application Questionnaire' has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

*** APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone:
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: jobs