Accounting Manager Jobs in Louisiana
Accounting Manager jobs in Louisiana concentrate heavily in energy, healthcare, and financial services, with steady demand across public accounting firms, hospital systems, and oil and gas companies at every level from senior accountant stepping up to director of finance. The largest hiring activity is in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where employers such as Entergy, Ochsner Health, and Turner Industries maintain ongoing accounting management needs. Cost accounting, grant accounting for nonprofit and government-funded organizations, and financial reporting under Louisiana's unique tax structure are the most in-demand specialties. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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OFSS 110226 ERG
Division of Administration
Office of Finance and Support Services
11/02/2026
11/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The Division of Administration/Office of Finance and Support Services has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-624. This position is located in the Cash Disbursements Section.
The Office of Finance and Support Services provides comprehensive accounting services, including financial reporting, analysis, budget development and preparation for the Division of Administration and various offices and agencies within the executive Department. The services provided by OFSS involve a range of agency responsibilities for implementing financial operational policies and procedures, preparing and monitoring all budget functions and providing monthly and annual financial statements to ensure accurate and timely financial services. The work is performed in compliance with state, federal, grant specific and office rules, policies, and procedures and are reviewed on the basis of results, reports and outside Independent audit, both federal and state.
The Accountant Manager 4 serves in directing the financial accounting and management systems and all fiscal operations within Office of Finance and Support Services Cash Disbursements Section for the Division of Administration and all client entities.
The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:
- Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
- Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
- Development of the state budget
- Providing technology services
- Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
- Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes
Minimum Qualifications
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 Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Directs the implementation of financial system accounting structure necessary to record, report, and draw funds based on expenditures and developing policies and procedures to ensure proper financial controls are in place.
Responsible for directing and coordinating all matters related to cash disbursements, travel, purchase cards, travel cards, CBA and accounts payable activities for client agencies.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent status Division of Administration employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $3,191.20 biweekly.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
Email: Erica.Gay@la.gov
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting manager jobs across Louisiana.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Louisiana State Board of CPAs
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibility
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience preparing financial statements and audits
- Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes for a mid-size organization
Accounting Manager Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a accounting manager in Louisiana?
The most direct path is earning a CPA license through the Louisiana State Board of Certified Public Accountants, which requires a bachelor's degree with sufficient accounting credits, passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam, and completing the required hours of supervised experience. Louisiana employers strongly prefer or require CPA licensure for accounting manager roles. Building experience in public accounting or within a Louisiana industry such as energy or healthcare then positions candidates well for their first management role.
Which companies hire accounting managers in Louisiana?
Louisiana accounting manager roles are posted by BDO, CLECO, and SCP Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Louisiana's concentration of energy companies, large hospital systems, and state government agencies means accounting manager demand remains consistent outside of economic downturns.
Which Louisiana cities have the most accounting manager jobs?
Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Mamou are the Louisiana cities with the most accounting manager openings. New Orleans and Baton Rouge anchor the market, driven by healthcare systems, petrochemical headquarters, and state government finance offices, while Shreveport draws demand from regional hospital networks and gaming and hospitality companies that require dedicated accounting management.
Are there remote accounting manager jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, and more than most fields, since accounting management is largely desk-based and analytical work that translates well to remote environments. About 50% of accounting manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across the profession. Financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliation duties are the functions most commonly performed fully remote, while roles tied to on-site audits or plant-level cost accounting tend to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a accounting manager in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior accountant or staff accountant role into a team lead or assistant controller position before pursuing an accounting manager title. Large Louisiana employers such as Ochsner Health and Entergy regularly post internal development and rotational finance programs that give early-career accountants exposure to multiple accounting functions. Sitting for the CPA exam while in a staff role signals commitment and accelerates promotion timelines. Adjacent roles in internal audit, financial analysis, or accounts payable supervision at a Louisiana public accounting firm or government agency also build the supervisory experience hiring managers require.
Where can I find and apply to accounting manager jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to accounting manager jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to those positions.
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