Controller - AF050

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pre-tax spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Holidays

Vacation

Leave benefits

Wellness programs

State retirement plan with employer-mn

Supplemental bus passes

Ride share

Parking

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Department of General Services (DGS) in Virginia is seeking a Controller to lead the Office of Fiscal Services, directing financial reporting, general accounting, asset and grant accounting, and compliance with state regulations. The role partners with the CFO and program managers to provide critical financial insights.

Located in Richmond with a potential hybrid telework option, this position requires extensive government finance experience and CPA credentials.

Qualifications

• Finance, business, and accounting experience including fund, fixed asset, and lease accounting.
• Extensive, progressive financial management experience incl. planning and auditing operations.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB, and federal/state laws and public finance trends.
• Experience with accrual and cash basis accounting.
• Experience with complex financial structures, revenue, and cash resources.
• Experience with monthly and year-end closing.
• Ability to lead teams and develop policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting operations with proper internal controls.
• Oversee grant reporting including fund drawdown and federal/state reporting.
• Set schedule for monthly and annual closing of the DGS financial system.
• Prepare year-end statements and schedules with coordination.
• Ensure timely financial reports and audits with analyses.
• Review and approve monthly, quarterly, yearly reports.
• Assist in updates to internal accounting processes to comply with regulations.
• Assist CFO and managers with internal financial reporting.

Skills

Financial management

GAAP / GASB knowledge

Auditing experience

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Education

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Word processors

Job description

Are you a leader with extensive financial management experience with complex financial structures, revenue, and cash resources?

Do you have extensive knowledge of regulations, standards, and trends in government and public finance?

Come join DGS as our Controller!

Title: Controller - AF050

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager II

Hiring Range: $145,000 - $155,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: Richmond, VA

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

The Department of General Services (DGS) Office of Fiscal Services is hiring for a Controller. DGS is a statewide service agency that supports the mission of state and local governments by delivering quality, cost-effective, timely, safe and secure services for other state agencies, local governments, and citizens. DGS serves as the infrastructure for state government by providing laboratory testing, engineering and architecture services, real estate management, centralized procurement services, vehicle management, and more.

As part of the Office of Fiscal Services, the Controller supports this by leading and managing agency-level financial activities, including financial reporting, general accounting, fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, and grant accounting. The Controller is also responsible for overseeing the implementation and operation of procedures and systems that provide the agency the ability to comply with all financial requirements, providing direct support to the Chief Financial Officer, agency division directors, program managers and staff, and external stakeholders such as the Department of Accounts and Department of Planning & Budget.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee Accounting and Financial Reporting operations of Fiscal Services including issue resolution, interfaces to the state financial system, and timely handling of processes and that proper internal controls exist.
• Oversee grant reporting to include fund draw down, federal and state reporting, and financial oversight and planning.
• Set the schedule for and oversee timely monthly and annual closing of the DGS financial system and report package distribution to DGS divisions.
• Oversee preparation of reports and documentation needed for preparation of year-end financial statement and accompanying schedules, including coordinating year-end assignments to ensure all statewide reporting deadlines are met.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all required internal and external financial reports and financial audits, including providing DGS Management with timely and accurate financial analyses.
• Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
• Assist in the development and/or implementation of changes to DGS’ internal accounting processes in order to comply with state and standard-setting body regulations and ARMICS standards.
• Assist Chief Financial Officer and work with business unit managers to develop internal financial management reporting package that provides information critical to making sound business decisions.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions.

This position is located in Richmond, Virginia and eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) after the completion of a Telework Agreement.

We’ve got great benefits!

• excellent health benefits at affordable pricing
• pre-tax spending accounts
• paid life insurance
• paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
• paid holidays
• vacation
• other leave benefits
• wellness programs
• a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching
• supplemental bus passes
• ride share
• parking
• DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in finance, business, and accounting, including fund (general and non-general) accounting, fixed asset accounting, and lease accounting.
• Extensive and progressive financial management experience, including experience planning and auditing operations.
• Knowledge of financial policies and requirements such as GAAP and GASB, federal and state laws and regulations, and trends in government and public finance.
• Experience with both accrual and cash basis accounting.
• Knowledge of complex financial structures, revenue, and cash resources.
• Experience preparing financial statements, attachments, and schedules.
• Experience with monthly and year-end closing.
• Experience training and leading teams.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to explain complex and diverse financial data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex diverse financial data and the ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, all levels of management, government officials at all levels, and vendors.
• Considerable skill in the use of computer software applications including accounting software, spreadsheets, and word processors.

Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

The selected candidate must also pass a criminal background check.

Additional Considerations

• Certified Public Accountant
• Experience with reporting and compliance assurance with state and federal guidelines and regulations in a governmental environment.
• Knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s business practices, the Commonwealth Accounting Policies & Procedures (CAPP) Manual, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Knowledge of capital outlay process and accounting.
• Experience developing and implementing fiscal procedures and policies.
• Experience managing professional accountants and staff.Cardinal Financials experience.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

From July 1, 2026, through January 21, 2029, applicants who were terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025 due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency may be eligible for HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration. Applicants seeking HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration must identify themselves within the state application process and provide supporting documentation, including a Standard Form 50 (SF-50), verifying their eligibility.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.