| Location | Jackson, MS |
| Salary | $83,000–$94,000 Per Year |
Deputy Director of Accounting and Finance
Salary
$83,000.00 - $94,000.00 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9435-0411-20261006H
Department
0411 - MDA-MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Opening Date
10/09/2026
Closing Date
10/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$83,000.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$94,000.00
About the Agency
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the states lead economic and community development agency. MDA recruits new companies to Mississippi, helps existing companies expand and provides support to foster growth and new opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy, small and minority business, trade, film, retiree recruitment and more. Additionally, MDA attracts millions of visitors to the state each year through Visit Mississippi, the tourism division of the agency. MDA also supports pass-through funding and provides support for a variety of grant programs and non-profits, such as Innovate Mississippi and Mississippi Main Street Association.
About the Position
This is a Non-State Service X-16 position. The Accounting Supervisor serves as the Deputy Director of the Accounting and Finance Division for the Mississippi Development Authority. This position provides senior-level support to the Director of Accounting and Finance and assists with the leadership, coordination, and oversight of key financial and administrative functions within the division. The position is responsible for ensuring effective financial operations, supporting internal controls, promoting appropriate segregation of duties, and assisting with the resolution of complex accounting, budget, procurement, contract, purchasing, travel, and related financial matters. The incumbent must exercise sound reasoning, analytical judgment, and strong business decision-making skills. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with executive management, agency leadership, internal staff, external partners, vendors, and control agencies on a wide variety of projects and financial matters. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Supervise preparation, review, coordination, and submission of the agency's annual budget request; manage budget tracking, monthly reconciliations, and adjustments in MAGIC; and recommend changes based on spending trends, projections, and agency needs. • Direct purchasing and procurement operations, including RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and RFAs, and administer the Procurement Card and Travel Card programs. • Oversee preparation and processing of agency leases in BRICKS. • Lead the contracts unit-preparing, reviewing, routing, tracking, monitoring, reporting, and managing renewals-and review third-party contracts for compliance with state law and agency policy, obtain required control-agency approvals, and advise executive management on contracting requirements and applicable laws. • Monitor legislation during session that affects budgeting, contracting, purchasing, or related functions. • Serve as Deputy Director of the Accounting and Finance Division: support the Director, resolve issues, handle cross-functional matters, and act in the Director's absence as needed. • Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
What youll need to be Successful
To be successful the candidate will need strong analytical, decision making, excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to work with staff, and executive management on a wide variety of projects.
Preferred Qualifications
The minimum qualifications in this job class are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions of the job. Experience demonstrating the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position is beneficial. Education and Experience Requirements: Typically requires a bachelor's degree and six to seven years of related experience. Hiring agency Preferred Experience: • Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field. • Experience with governmental budgeting, accounting, purchasing, procurement, contracting, travel, payroll, payables, budget reconciliations, budget adjustments, or related financial operations. • Experience supervising staff, reviewing work products, assigning duties, coaching employees, and maintaining accountability within a financial or administrative work unit. • Experience preparing or reviewing contracts, procurements, budget requests, reconciliations, budget adjustments, or related financial documents; working with control agencies, executive management, vendors, and other stakeholders; and maintaining internal controls and appropriate segregation of duties. • Experience using MAGIC, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SPAHRS, and Microsoft Word.
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Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406