Accountant Administrator 5 (Financial Services)

DOTD Financial Services Administrator

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Accountant Administrator 5 to serve as the Financial Services Administrator within the Office of Management and Finance. This position serves as the Section Head of the Financial Services Section and plays a critical role in financial decision-making, cash management, disbursements, financial reporting, and audit coordination for one of the largest state agencies in Louisiana.

This position oversees major financial activities involving approximately $3 billion in capital and operating expenditures and provides functional authority over accounting operations across DOTD's districts and sections statewide. The selected candidate will advise executive leadership on fiscal policies, financial initiatives, reporting requirements, and matters impacting the department's financial operations.

This role is ideal for a financial professional who thrives in a high-level, compliance-driven environment and is comfortable leading staff, managing complex financial operations, and providing guidance on matters that impact statewide transportation programs.

Applicants with experience in governmental accounting, financial reporting, disbursements, cash management, audits, federal funds, grants, or large-scale fiscal operations are encouraged to apply.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

Salary: $7,540.00 - $14,792.00 Monthly

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Classified

Opening Date: 05/19/2026

Closing Date: 6/3/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Job Number: 15/50386654/AA5/5.19.26-LR

Department: DOTD-Administration

Division: Section 15

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above: Eight years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Duties and Other Information:

Job Duties:

• Directs financial services operations for DOTD, including fiscal control, accounting operations, disbursements, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Oversees financial activities involving capital and operating expenditures and ensures compliance with applicable laws, accounting standards, Division of Administration guidelines, and departmental policies.
• Manages the disbursement of department funds, including payments to contractors, vendors, and other financial partners.
• Administers billing, expenditure tracking, and reporting related to federal funds, grants, and other funding sources.
• Serves as a primary liaison with external and internal auditors, state and federal agencies, vendors, financial institutions, legal representatives, and consultants regarding fiscal operations.
• Provides financial guidance, analysis, and recommendations to executive leadership to support high-level fiscal decision-making.
• Directs the preparation of financial statements, required disclosures, and reports for various budget units and funding sources.
• Oversees cash management activities, including warrant draw processes, deposits, accounts receivable tracking, and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Supervises financial data management for active DOTD projects through LaGov and ensures proper oversight of long-term projects with multiple funding sources.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, including responsibilities related to emergency and disaster response efforts.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, promotion, or by detail to special duty.

Compensation: Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Brad D. Doucet

Deputy Undersecretary

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.