Supervisory Accountant

This position covers the position of Director of the Office of Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), in the Bureau of Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), which is responsible for directing the Office staff in the design, development, establishment, preparation and analysis of the Department of State's (DOS') highly significant financial statements and reports.

Serves as the Department's senior authority for financial accounting, financial reporting, and related financial management policies.

Exercises full managerial and supervisory authority over the Financial Accounting and Reports Office, supervisors, team leads, professional accountants, financial analysts, and administrative personnel.

Represents the Department in interactions with OMB, Treasury, GAO, OIG, independent auditors, and other Federal entities concerning accounting policies, financial reporting issues, audit matters, and Government-wide financial management initiatives.

Provides executive oversight of financial management modernization initiatives, accounting processes, data governance activities, and system improvements designed to enhance compliance, efficiency, and accountability.