Chief Technical Specialist

The Local Government Services (LGS) Staff is seeking to fill a Chief Technical Specialist (CTS) vacancy to serve the entire Division. The ideal candidate will have a strong governmental accounting background including extensive experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and knowledge of the inner workings of local governments.

Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the Chief Technical Specialist will provide technical and professional guidance related to local government accounting. The CTS will also provide technical leadership, interpret GASB/GAAP pronouncements, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Desired qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, and four years of professional experience in governmental accounting. Certification as a CPA, CGFO, or CGFM may benefit the applicant. The candidate should also have strong written and oral communication, the ability to lead teams, and the ability to understand complex technical accounting issues.