Deputy Director - Accounting
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- Public Health, Georgia Department of - DPH
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- Apr 08, 2026 Post Date
Pay Grade: Q
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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
- Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
Reporting to the Director of the Accounting unit, the Deputy Director will support the development, implementation and monitoring of General Ledger and Grants Management Office activities for a department, agency or facility. Oversees a diverse range of support, operational, and programmatic activities for a department, agency or facility. Recommends and implements policies and procedures. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff. The Deputy Director will prepare a full range of financial and grant related reports, analyze financial information and make recommendations to management for efficient operations within the Grants Management Office.
Job Responsibilities:
- Serves as a job expert or organization resource in assigned area.
- Conducts or participates in the development, review, revision, interpretation, and/or implementation of policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
- Coordinates interaction between department, agency, and facility operating units, other programs and/or external customers as appropriate.
- Prepares and completes all year-end financial reporting.
- Completes assigned year-end financial reports within the established deadlines.
- Researches variances and prepares adjusting entries as needed.
- Prepares and reviews supporting documentation for all journal entries.
- Assists and trains managers with preparing financial reports for month end close.
- Ensures all entries are processed timely and accurately in the financial system.
- Assists with various reconciliations for Concur, revenue, and labor transactions.
- Reviews financial reports for completeness and accuracy.
- Assists with updating departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains well organized files for supporting documentation and general ledger files.
- Mainains comprehensive knowledge of State Accounting Office (SAO) policies and procedures for assigned area.
- Oversees the development and on-going management of one or more programs or projects consistent with agency goals and objectives.
- Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.
- As delegated by the Director, manages fiscal and other administrative functions and performs other assignments as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes six (6) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or ten (10) years of related professional experience which includes six (6) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or six (6) years of experience required at the lower level Sr Mgr 2, Business Ops (GSM013) or position equivalent.
Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the minimum qualification possess the following:
- 5+ years experience federal grant and accounting experience.
- 3-5 years PeopleSoft financial environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook).
- 3-5 years’ supervisory and team management experience, demonstrating ability to positively impact strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
- Master’s degree in business, public administration or related degree.
- 4 years of experience performing fiscal planning and analysis, operational cost containment, allocations, budget management.
- Experience with nonprofit/public finance and accounting regulations.
The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance is not provided.
In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
ADA Statement
DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-ADA@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
BENEFITS
Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.
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