Director of Financial Management

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the Office of Financial Management, overseeing budgeting, grants, and all fiscal operations. This role ensures integrity, transparency, and compliance with state and federal requirements while aligning financial resources with agency priorities.

Hybrid work in Virginia is offered; the position requires strategic leadership, policy interpretation, and collaboration with auditors and management to drive

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and management of finance staff and functions.
• Extensive GAAP/government budgeting and financial reporting experience.
• Ability to interpret complex federal/state regulations and Uniform Guidance.
• Experience with internal controls and audit remediation in public sector.
• Proficiency with government financial systems (Oracle, Cardinal, FAACS, LAS) and advanced Excel.
• Strong communication of financial analyses to executives and stakeholders.
• Analytical reasoning for policy and operational solutions in a large organization.
• Education or experience with CPA, MBA, or CGFM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage finance staff; plan and organize fiscal functions for the agency.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and accurate budget, grants, and reporting.
• Advise management on complex financial matters and maintain internal controls.
• Collaborate with auditors and DEQ staff to ensure compliance and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP accounting

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Finance systems

Communication

Analytical skills

Staff supervision

Public sector experience

Education

CPA certification

MBA

CGFM

Tools

Oracle Financials

Cardinal

FAACS

LAS

Job description

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.

Hiring Range:

$125,000 - $165,000

Full Time or Part Time:

FULL TIME

Additional Detail

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.