Fiscal Manager

DGS Office of External Affairs; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

York/Poquoson Local Department of Social Services is seeking a Fiscal Manager in Virginia to lead the financial operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role directs accounting, budgeting, procurement, and fiscal management while supervising staff and coordinating with state and county agencies.

The position requires a strong background in public sector finance, problem solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex policies and manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or public administration or related field.
• Experience supervising professional accountants or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Valid Virginia driver's license without restrictions and ability to live within 1-hour drive from agency.
• Experience with financial management systems such as Munis and Thomas Brothers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fiscal and budget operations in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Direct accounting, budgeting, procurement, and fiscal management functions.
• Supervise staff and provide leadership to the finance team.
• Serve as fiscal liaison to state and county entities.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or public administration

Tools

Munis

Thomas Brothers

Job description

The Fiscal Manager serves as a management-level position within the Local Department of Social Services in York/Poquoson, Virginia, responsible for overall management, administration, and oversight of fiscal and budget operations. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations while directing accounting, budgeting, procurement, and fiscal management functions. The Fiscal Manager supervises staff, manages complex accounting work, serves as a fiscal liaison to state and county entities, and assists with internal and external audits.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or public administration or related field
• Experience supervising professional accountants or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex regulations, policies, and procedures
• Valid Virginia driver's license without restrictions and ability to live within 1-hour drive from agency
• Experience with financial management systems such as Munis and Thomas Brothers preferred