Accounting Section Manager

Henrico County Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

13 paid holidays annually

457 deferred compensation

Job summary

Henrico County Finance Department seeks an Accounting Section Manager to lead centralized accounting operations and guide a professional and paraprofessional team. This senior role focuses on accurate, compliant, and efficient financial work within a collaborative county government setting.

You will plan, assign, supervise, and optimize accounting processes, develop internal controls, and present findings to leadership and the public, ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance while advancing system

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting or business administration.
• Six years of professional accounting experience, including two in a supervisory role.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting, auditing, and budget preparation principles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, with emphasis on GASB standards.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and statistical software, and the ability to build custom reports.
• Sound professional judgment, integrity, and initiative.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, supervise, and review centralized accounting operations for the County.
• Devise, apply, and monitor effective accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Analyze and interpret fiscal data and prepare accurate statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and GASB guidance.
• Direct the setup and improvement of accounting systems and procedures; supervise, develop, and support your accounting team.
• Present recommendations clearly to staff, leadership, and the public.

Skills

Accounting principles

GAAP & GASB

Budgeting

Supervisory leadership

Reporting & analysis

Team development

Education

Four-year degree in accounting or business administration

Job description

General Information

ID

870

Main Organization

General Government

Location

Finance/Accounting - 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico

Minimum Salary

$ 95,470

Max Salary

$ 175,623

Posting Date

05-14-2026

Closing Date

09-08-2026

Job Status

Full-time

General Statement of Duties

Plans, assigns, supervises, reviews and participates in the professional and paraprofessional centralized accounting operations of the County; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

WHY THIS ROLE

Henrico County's Finance Department is hiring an Accounting Section Manager to lead our centralized accounting operations. You will plan, assign, and supervise the professional and paraprofessional accounting work that keeps county finances accurate, compliant, and running smoothly. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced accountant ready to guide a team and shape how the work gets done - within a department known for its collaborative, people-first culture.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Plan, assign, supervise, and review centralized accounting operations for the County
• Devise, apply, and monitor effective accounting procedures and internal controls
• Analyze and interpret fiscal data and prepare accurate statements and reports
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidance
• Direct the setup and improvement of accounting systems and procedures - Supervise, develop, and support your accounting team
• Present recommendations clearly to staff, leadership, and the public

WHAT YOU BRING

• A four-year degree in accounting or business administration
• 6 years of professional accounting experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Extensive knowledge of accounting, auditing, and budget preparation principles
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, with emphasis on GASB standards
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and statistical software, and the ability to build custom reports
• Sound professional judgment, integrity, and initiative
• Proven ability to supervise and develop a team

Additional Information

The expected hiring range is between $95,470.83 to $138,921.58 and is commensurate upon experience.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Minimum Requirements

Four (4) year degree in accounting or business administration, and six (6) years of related successful professional accounting experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Background Check Disclosure

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)

Benefits

At Henrico County, we prioritize your well-being with medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefits. Enjoy generous leave options, including parental, bereavement, and wellness leave, along with 13 paid holidays annually. Invest in your future with Virginia Retirement System benefits and 457 deferred compensation. Visit our website: https://henrico.gov/hr/benefits-for-employees/ to learn more!

EEO Statement

The County seeks to hire the best-qualified applicants available for each position vacancy, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, status as an organ donor, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification).