Strategic Public Finance Leader - Assistant CFO

County Of Albemarle; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Albemarle invites a seasoned finance leader for the Assistant Chief Financial Officer role in Charlottesville. You will oversee the Department of Finance and Budget, drive financial integrity and service excellence, and partner with elected officials and executives to deliver strategic results.

The ideal candidate has extensive public finance experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage complex budgets, audits, and cross‑functional initiatives within local government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Eight (8) years of public finance or budget management experience.
• Two (2) years of staff leadership and project oversight.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility meeting County requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Department of Finance and Budget operations.
• Provide strategic leadership and financial governance.
• Coordinate with elected officials and executive leadership.
• Act as CFO in CFO's absence when required.

Skills

Leadership

Public finance

Strategic planning

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Economics / Public Administration / Business Administration / Finance

Master's degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Finance

Tools

Budgeting software

Public sector accounting software

Job description

County of Albemarle invites a seasoned finance leader for the Assistant Chief Financial Officer role in Charlottesville. You will oversee the Department of Finance and Budget, drive financial integrity and service excellence, and partner with elected officials and executives to deliver strategic results.

The ideal candidate has extensive public finance experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage complex budgets, audits, and cross‑functional initiatives within local government.