Director, Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management

Salary: $131,189.00 - $182,651.00 Annually Location : Dauphin County, PA Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number: N-2026-44469 Department: Executive Offices Division: EX OB Bur of Acctng Fin Mgmt Opening Date: 03/06/2026 Closing Date: 3/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 03090 Position Number: 00025361 Union: Non-Union Bargaining Unit: A3 Pay Group: ST13 Bureau / Division Code: 00815010 Bureau / Division: BAFM/EX OB Bur of Acctng Fin Mgmt Worksite Address: Forum Place, 9th Floor Worksite Address: 555 Walnut Street City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code: 17101 Contact Name: Lori Hepler Contact Email: THE POSITION Are you a results-driven financial leader with a passion for public service and operational excellence? If so, consider taking on this challenging yet rewarding senior management role within the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management. As the Director, you will guide, plan, and manage a bureau comprised of 115 professional staff members responsible for several major financial functions. If you are interested in embarking upon an innovative career path where your hard work and dedication will help ensure fiscal integrity while providing quality financial services to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Office of Budget has the perfect job for you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As the Director of the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM), you will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the development and provision of centralized financial policy, systems, support, recording, reporting, and technical services to provide for the accountability and effective management of Commonwealth funds. Work also involves collaborating with the Directors of all Bureaus within the Office of the Budget to gather, analyze, and report financial and finance-related data that may affect budgetary, operating, and proprietary accounts as well as subsidiary ledgers. Your insight will be instrumental in making recommendations on matters such as: Personnel management Redeployment of critical resources to address workload demand Escalation and reporting of critical issues Planning and implementation of statewide financial management projects Our ideal candidate is an experienced, innovative leader willing to lead and support staff through ever changing operations. They will also have the ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of governmental GAAP, internal control frameworks, and federal uniform grant guidance. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Seven years of professional accounting experience, including three years in a supervisory capacity, and a bachelor's degree which includes twenty-four credits in accounting. Special Requirements: This position requires possession of a valid certification by the State Board of Accountancy, or equivalent certifying agency of other states, as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Additional Requirements: You must have at least seven years of professional finance experience that includes at least five years in a senior leadership role. You must have at least five years of experience with Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and statewide federal Single Audits. You must have the ability to think strategically and drive organizational change. You must have strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy. You must have the ability to manage multiple, complex, and/or high-priority projects and initiatives in a fast-paced dynamic environment. You must have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. You must have the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization to integrate risk management practices into business processes and decision-making. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): Experience with conducting training and providing strategic advisory support to senior business stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to measure performance, monitor trends, and proactively identify risks to support data-driven decision-making. Experience with SAP as an enterprise solution. Advanced degree in business, accounting, finance, or a closely related field. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply. 01 Do you hold a valid certification by the State Board of Accountancy, or equivalent certifying agency of other states, as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)? Yes No 02 If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your CPA license number. If you answered no to the above question, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Do you have at least seven years of full-time professional accounting experience, including three years in a supervisory capacity? Yes No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 Do you possess a bachelor's degree which includes twenty-four credits in accounting? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. Yes No 06 Additional Requirement- Do you have at least seven years of professional finance experience that includes at least five years in a senior leadership role? Yes No 07 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 08 Additional Requirement- Do you have at least five years of experience with Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and statewide federal Single Audits? Yes No 09 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 10 Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience conducting training and providing strategic advisory support to senior business stakeholders? Yes No 11 Preferred Criteria- Do you have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to measure performance, monitor trends, and proactively identify risks to support data-driven decision-making? Yes No 12 Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience with SAP as an enterprise solution? Yes No 13 Preferred Criteria- Do you possess an advanced degree in business, accounting, finance, or a closely related field? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-08