Job Description

Requisition No: 873266

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING - 48008438 1 1

Pay Plan: Contract FTE (BenEl)

Position Number: 48008438

Salary: $68,793.98 - $76,293.98

Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2026

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Director of Accounting

BOT (Board of Trustees)

Position Number 48008438

Department: Comptroller’s

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

Lead With Purpose. Serve With Impact.

Director of Accounting (On‑Campus)

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) – St. Augustine, Florida

Are you an accomplished accountant ready to take the next step in leadership? Do you thrive in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment where your expertise directly supports educational excellence and public trust? FSDB invites you to bring your experience, judgment, and passion for governmental accounting to a role where your work truly makes a difference.

This is a fully on‑campus position located at our historic St. Augustine campus and does not offer remote or hybrid work. We are seeking a hands‑on leader who values presence, collaboration, and mentorship.

How You Will Make an Impact

Reporting directly to the Comptroller of FSDB, this critical leadership role serves as both the manager of Accounting Operations and the primary back‑up to the Comptroller. You will guide and motivate a team of professional accountants while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of FSDB’s financial operations in accordance with governmental accounting standards.

You will exercise independent judgment, contribute to policy development, and help shape accounting practices that directly support the School’s mission and the effective stewardship of public funds.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logistical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and supervise three professional staff accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development of staff.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Comptroller, particularly when addressing complex or unusual accounting matters.

Governmental Accounting & Financial Oversight

• Serve as the lead financial accountant, overseeing all entries in the State’s accounting systems (FLAIR / PALM) in compliance with GAAP, GASB, FSDB policies, and Board of Trustees directives.
• Independently audit, prepare, and post journal entries; process vouchers; and oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Monitor accounting projects, budget allocations, fund distributions, and reporting across multiple funds.
• Reconcile expenditures, receiving reports, invoices, and monthly fund activity, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies promptly.

Financial Reporting & Audit Support

• Compile and produce monthly financial statements, budget status reports, and reconciliations.
• Play a key leadership role in the annual financial audit, working closely with the Comptroller, Auditor General staff, internal auditors, and independent CPAs.
• Ensure audit readiness year‑round and clearly communicate policies and procedures to staff and auditors.

Policy Development & Organizational Effectiveness

• Analyze accounting operations and internal controls, identifying improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance, and effectiveness.
• Assist in developing and implementing new accounting policies and procedures with Comptroller approval.
• Collaborate across campus departments to support sound fiscal management and ensure compliance with state regulations.

Acting Comptroller Responsibilities

• Function as the primary back‑up to the Comptroller, acting on their behalf within established authority when absent.
• Support campus leadership while ensuring consistency, compliance, and fiscal integrity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise combined with strong leadership and interpersonal skills:

• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles under GAAP, GAAS, GASB, and FASB
• Strong understanding of fund accounting, internal controls, and State of Florida accounting requirements
• Working knowledge of Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, and develop professional accounting staff
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Experience preparing financial statements, workpapers, reconciliations, and audit schedules
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and accounting systems
• Ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative team leader
• Ability to complete required CPR training

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting
• Experience in state government or public-sector accounting
• Prior experience serving as a lead accountant or supervisor

Salary and Schedule

Hiring Salary Range for this 12 month position: $68,793.98 - $76,293.98 annually (paid biweekly over 26-pays). This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

Hours Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm

Why FSDB?

At FSDB, your work supports a mission far greater than numbers. You will help ensure the financial strength and accountability of an organization dedicated to educating and empowering students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or deafblind. Here, leadership matters, teamwork is valued, and your expertise will have a lasting impact.

If you are an experienced governmental accountant ready to lead from the front, mentor a skilled team, and partner closely with executive leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Our benefits include:

• Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
• Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.
• Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
• Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more.
• Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
• Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.
• Biweekly accrual of (8.15) hours of annual leave and two (2) hours of sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

Condition of employment

Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation. Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level via the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website https://info.flclearinghouse.com FSDB is a drug-free workplace.

To apply

Applications accepted through People First only.

An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

To access additional information please log on to https://jobs.myflorida.com/joblist.html and in Keywords enter 48008438

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.