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Assistant Director

  • Golden, CO
  • $103,000 — $125,000
  • Golden, CO, USA

We’re Hiring: Assistant Director

We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Director to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and a team of accounting professionals. This is a great opportunity for someone with an education or government background who is ready to step into a high-impact accounting leadership position.

Why This Opportunity?

  • High-visibility accounting leadership opportunity

  • Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals

  • Opportunity to improve accounting processes and internal controls

  • Work within a large and complex organization

  • Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams

  • Significant involvement in financial reporting, audits, and systems

  • Stable organization with strong long-term growth potential

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through financial leadership

Assistant Director Responsibilities

  • Manage daily accounting operations and general ledger activities

  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

  • Ensure accounting activities comply with GAAP, GASB, and applicable regulations

  • Oversee internal controls and accounting procedures

  • Review and approve reconciliations and financial activity

  • Oversee accounting for organizational assets

  • Manage and develop accounting and support teams

  • Handle hiring, performance management, training, and employee development

  • Partner with IT and leadership on financial system upgrades and improvements

  • Coordinate annual audit activities and financial reporting

  • Provide financial guidance to internal departments and stakeholders

  • Standardize procedures and identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency

  • Support organizational initiatives and special projects

Assistant Director Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting experience

  • 3+ years of experience supervising staff

  • Education or government accounting background strongly preferred

  • Strong governmental accounting knowledge and experience

  • Experience with large, complex computerized/integrated financial systems

  • Strong understanding of GAAP, GASB, internal controls, and financial reporting

  • Experience managing and motivating accounting professionals

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced training in Accounting or a related field

  • CPA preferred

  • Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Hands-on, collaborative leadership style

  • Comfortable leading teams through change and process improvement

Salary Range

$103,000-$125,000

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