DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING - 48008438 1 1

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 

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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.
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