Division of Business and Finance

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures

Main Office Location: 100 N. 15th Ave. Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $105,000 - $115,000 

Grade: 27

Open Until Business Needs Are Met (1st Review of Resumes 4/24/2026)  

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance, is seeking a Statewide Accounting Manager to join the AZ360 Financial management team. In this leadership role, the successful candidate performs high-level management duties associated with the AZ360 Financial system, specifically focusing on Federal and Cost Accounting areas. The manager carries critical responsibility for essential statewide federal reporting requirements, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), the Single Audit, the Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA), and the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP).

This position serves as a primary technical advisor, providing professional interpretations and recommendations to ensure the integrity of statewide financial data. The manager is tasked with establishing clear goals, objectives, and timetables for their assigned area while planning for program requirements based on an extensive financial background. Beyond technical oversight, the role involves managing subordinate staff to drive enhancements in statewide accounting procedures and reporting systems. The Statewide Accounting Manager also acts as a vital liaison, offering research and guidance to various state agencies, boards, commissions, and legislative offices to resolve complex financial situations.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Conducting meetings with management, staff, and directors statewide as defined by your area of assignment.
• Managing the preparation of statewide information and reports for the assigned area.
• Managing, through subordinate staff, enhancements for improvements to accounting and reporting systems, procedures, policies, and methods for inclusion in the statewide automated financial systems.
• Finalizing recommendations for policy and procedure changes to assure the integrity of statewide financial data and consistency in the application of statutes and other related laws or regulations for submission to the State Comptroller.
• Providing direction to agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the JLBC and OSPB, by providing guidance and research necessary to resolve problems or situations.
• Making recommendations for improvement by applying knowledge and skills of a technical specialty.
• Performing other duties as assigned related to the position.
  

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and other related publications.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting, audit methodologies, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management.
• Extensive knowledge of the methods and techniques of development of data processing related to large financial systems.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), and applicable agency manuals including the ADOA General Accounting Office Statewide Accounting and System manuals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of complex research methodologies, quality assurance, and final technical report referencing as well as spreadsheet techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of legal requirements impacting the area of assignment.
• Extensive knowledge of CGI financial system 3.11 or higher or other large financial information systems.

Skills in:

• Management of work organization and accomplishment.
• Management of subordinate staff.
• Oral and written communication.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal relationships with internal and external individuals of varying status within state and federal agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and Google Suite.

Ability to:

• Manage professional level staff.
• Understand complex systems and data.
• Serve as a primary contact for problem resolution and information gathering regarding daily work assignments.
• Be a self-starter, multi-task, and work independently.
• Speak in public.
  

• CPA License

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 24 credit hours in accounting is required
• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer