Finance Director - GAAP & Grants Compliance (Hybrid VA)

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

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