Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Albemarle County; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Albemarle County seeks an experienced Assistant Chief Financial Officer to lead the Department of Finance and Budget, ensuring financial integrity, operational excellence, and exceptional public service.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will oversee the Controller, Grants & Agreements, Management & Budget, Procurement, Real Estate, Revenue Administration, Insurance Programs, Shared Services, and Investment & Debt Management, and may serve as Acting CFO when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in public administration, budget development, financial, audit, or business management, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of management experience leading staff, addressing complex organizational issues, presenting to governing bodies or executive leadership, and leading significant projects or strategic initiatives.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to meet the County's driver eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight and strategic leadership over a portfolio of Department of Finance and Budget offices.
• Partner with elected officials, executive leadership, employees, and the public to maintain fiscal integrity and excellence in service.
• May serve as Acting CFO in the absence of the CFO.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams and drive organizational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Strategic project leadership

Communication with officials

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Albemarle County is seeking an experienced and collaborative finance leader to serve as its next Assistant Chief Financial Officer. This position plays a critical leadership role within the Department of Finance and Budget and serves as a key partner in ensuring the County's financial integrity, operational excellence, and commitment to exceptional public service.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant CFO is responsible for operational oversight and strategic leadership over a portfolio of Department of Finance and Budget offices including the Controller, Grants & Agreements, Management & Budget, Procurement, Real Estate, Revenue Administration, Insurance Programs & Shared Services, and Investment & Debt Management, as assigned. The position may serve as Acting CFO in the absence of the CFO.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished financial professional with experience leading complex work groups, developing high-performing teams, and communicating effectively with elected officials, executive leadership, employees, and the public. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong technical expertise in governmental finance, strategic problem solving, and organizational leadership.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a combination of education, experience, and leadership capabilities that demonstrate readiness to serve as a senior finance executive in a complex local government organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in public administration, budget development, financial, audit, or business management , or a related field.
• Two (2) years of management experience leading staff, addressing complex organizational issues, presenting to governing bodies or executive leadership, and leading significant projects or strategic initiatives.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to meet the County's driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CGFM, CPFO, CMA, or similar credential.
• Experience in local government finance, budgeting, accounting, auditing, treasury management, grants administration, or financial operations.
• Experience presenting complex financial information to elected officials, executive leadership, and community stakeholders.
• Experience leading organizational change, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional projects.

For more information about the position, the Department of Finance and Budget, and the pay and benefits package, see the attached brochure.