Assistant Finance Director — Government Budget & ACFR Lead

Gloucester County; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester County is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to join our team. The role leads centralized accounting, financial reporting and budgeting efforts, guiding with clarity and consistency while coordinating with external auditors to prepare the ACFR.

The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and requires strong supervisory abilities, experience with governmental accounting standards, and a CPA or CPFO is preferred. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or a related field is required.
• Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible management experience in general accounting and/or governmental accounting with complex automated systems.
• Licensure as a CPA or CPFO is preferred.
• Certification from GFOA or VGFOA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Directs centralized accounting functions; ensures staff training; provides guidance and support.
• Oversees financial reporting, budgeting, and central accounting for the County; reviews procedures and controls.
• Oversees cash management, debt financing, fixed assets, grant activity, and risk management.
• Leads preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and coordinates with external auditors.
• Advises department heads on financial practices and compliance; monitors new governmental accounting standards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field

CPA or CPFO licensure

GFOA/VGFOA certification

Tools

Tyler Munis

Job description

Gloucester County is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to join our team. The role leads centralized accounting, financial reporting and budgeting efforts, guiding with clarity and consistency while coordinating with external auditors to prepare the ACFR.

The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and requires strong supervisory abilities, experience with governmental accounting standards, and a CPA or CPFO is preferred. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references.