CO - P0647 - Director of Financial Management

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybride; USD 125 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in Richmond seeks a Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership over budgeting, grants administration, and financial reporting. You will ensure GAAP compliance and robust internal controls while guiding professional staff and coordinating with executives.

The role requires senior-level government financial management experience and offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office and telework options from Virginia.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and management of professional staff in budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Extensive GAAP/government accounting knowledge and fiscal operations experience.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations, administer federal grants, and ensure internal controls.

Responsabilités

• Lead finance staff and oversee budgeting, accounting, grants, and financial reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and timely reporting to executives.
• Advise management on complex financial matters and fiscal policy.
• Collaborate with auditors and DEQ management to maintain financial integrity.
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards and best practices.

Connaissances

Leadership

GAAP gov't accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Grant management

Advanced Excel

Oracle Financials

Communication skills

Regulatory interpretation

Formation

CPA

MBA

CGFM

Outils

Oracle Financials

Cardinal

FAACS

LAS

Description du poste

Hiring Range: $125,000 - $165,000

Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director of Finance reports to the Director of Administration and provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction of the Office of Financial Management. This position ensures the integrity, transparency, and accountability of the agency’s financial management by directly overseeing the Budget, Grants Administration, and all fiscal operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting. This role is responsible for aligning financial resources with organizational priorities, maintaining compliance with state and federal requirements, supporting sound decision making through accurate financial analysis, and driving efficient, effective stewardship of DEQ’s various funding sources in support of the agency’s mission.Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Finance provides leadership and management of finance staff; plans, organizes, directs, and continuously improves the fiscal and accounting functions for the agency in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable state and federal laws, and Commonwealth/DEQ fiscal policies and procedures; serves as the agency’s Fiscal Officer and is responsible for maintaining effective internal controls, safeguarding agency assets, and ensures the timely and accurate reporting of all budgetary and financial data; serves as the agency’s primary financial resource and advises management on complex financial matters while ensuring compliance with fiscal requirements; works collaboratively with agency staff, internal and external auditors, and DEQ employees and management; ensures financial policies and desk procedures remain current and consistent with applicable state and federal requirements; and maintains professional knowledge of current accounting standards, and promotes a culture of accountability, continuous learning and improvement, transparency, and professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience providing strong leadership and management competencies, including the ability to guide, develop, and motivate professional and technical staff while overseeing budgeting, accounting, grants management, and financial reporting functions.
• Extensive expertise in GAAP, governmental and fund accounting, internal controls, fiscal operations, and public sector budgeting, with proven experience in developing, executing, forecasting, and managing agency budgets and grants.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to interpret and apply complex federal and state financial regulations, administer federal grants in accordance with Uniform Guidance, implement internal controls such as ARMICS, resolve audit findings, and safeguard sensitive information.
• Demonstrated consistently in meeting statutory reporting deadlines and other fiscal performance requirements in a large, fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient with government financial systems like Oracle Financials, Cardinal, FAACS, and LAS, and possess advanced Excel skills along with the ability to enhance accounting systems and processes.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly, present analyses and recommendations to executives and stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across organizational levels.
• Skilled in analytical reasoning, applying logic to complex financial issues, interpreting regulations, and developing sound operational solutions.
• Considerable education and experience or combination of training and experience, progressively responsible financial management roles, preferably in government, and supervision of financial staff, with certifications such as CPA, MBA, or CGFM considered desirable.

ABOUT US

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication and work of over 800 employees across six regional offices and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.