Accounting Director jobs in Iowa

Job Description

As the Accounting Director at IFA (Iowa Finance Authority), you will play a critical role in financial management, reporting, and compliance. You’ll lead various accounting functions, collaborate with internal teams, and ensure adherence to government regulations. If you’re a detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial excellence, we encourage you to apply!

About the Iowa Finance Authority: 

The Iowa Finance Authority was created in 1975 to advance affordable housing opportunities for Iowans. Since that time, we’ve helped thousands of Iowans purchase their first homes or find rental homes in which their families can thrive.

The Iowa Finance Authority has grown to provide a wealth of resources for Iowans, including low-cost water quality financing for communities, assistance for beginning farmers to establish their farming operations, homelessness assistance for Iowans in need, and residential and commercial title protection.

…And we’re just getting started. Are you the perfect candidate to help us assist even more Iowans?

Duties: 

Leads and supervises our team of Accounting Managers and Accounting Staff to meet organization goals and expectations.

Annual Budget:

Establish the annual budget schedule in consultation with management.

Outline tasks, allocate resources, engage management, and produce documentation.

Present the budget to the IFA Board for approval.

Address budget-related inquiries throughout the year.

Implement and upgrade software solutions to enhance budgeting processes.

Monthly Financial Reporting:

Ensure monthly financial reporting schedule is followed.

Assign responsibilities and communicate reporting formats.

Present financial reports to the IFA Board for approval.

Loan Servicing Group Management:

Maintain policies and procedures manual for loan servicing.

Collaborate with general counsel to develop and maintain standard loan documents.

Prepare loan reserve and valuation estimates following government accounting guidelines.

Oversee support staff in collecting and tracking insurance and financial statements, ensuring timely follow-up with borrowers.

Internal Control Framework (ICF):

Lead the creation, maintenance, and documentation of the ICF.

Ensure adherence to the ICF across the organization.

Provide a Management Representation Letter on internal controls during the annual financial audit.

Annual Audit Process:

Oversee audit work and review work papers. Manage auditor relationships.

Prepare and submit the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

Federal and State Reporting:

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

Submit required information for the State of Iowa Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit.

Facilitate federal agency information requests and program audits.

Join us in making a positive impact on Iowa’s communities! Apply today and be part of our mission to promote affordable housing and economic development across the state.

Ideal candidates:

• Have extensive experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Have strong knowledge of government accounting principles and regulations.
• Exhibit excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Exemplify our core values:

INNOVATIVE - We inspire people with our ideas, turn those ideas into reality and know how to replicate success.

MISSION ORIENTED - We keep a constant focus on the Iowans our programs benefit.

PURPOSEFUL - We nurture a culture of outstanding work, collaboration and diligence

ACCOUNTABLE – We accept responsibility, are trustworthy in our commitments, respectful to one another, and transparent in our actions.

CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUS – We are courteous, responsive and respectful and serve as a reliable resource for our clients and constituents.

THOUGHT LEADERS – We are imaginative visionaries who find creative ways to reveal opportunities and leverage data to help drive decisions.

The Accounting Director position is a non-merit, non-contract covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an IFA Comptroller. This position is exempt (salaried) per FLSA regulations. 

As an employee of the Iowa Finance Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:

• Insurance – Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability
• IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Leave – Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the benefits web page.

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Applicant must pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment will be extended.

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

IFA is an EEO/AA Employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Finance Authority . Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.