Deputy Director of Finance

City of Williamsburg, Virginia; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The City of Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance to lead the finance team, ensure accurate reporting, and support strategic financial planning for the local government.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting, 7+ years in local government accounting, a Virginia driver's license, and strong Excel and communication skills; CPA/CPFO and Tyler Enterprise ERP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a local government finance department or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Govt accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Tyler Enterprise ERP

Job description

The City of Williamsburg's Finance Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Director of Finance.

At a Glance

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a local government finance department or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).
• Experience implementing or administering Tyler Enterprise ERP.
• Experience with governmental financial system modernization, process improvement initiatives, and implementation of new GASB standards.
• Experience supervising professional finance staff and leading organizational change.

The City of Williamsburg is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.